The dam on the Couesnon – The mountain loop from Beauvoir

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The dam on the Couesnon – The mountain loop from Beauvoir

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The dam on the Couesnon – The mountain loop from Beauvoir

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10.3km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.80 km for 83 m

Closed: • during high tide (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.05 km

The dam on the Couesnon

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The footpath along the Couesnon to the dam already offers an impressive view of Mont-Saint-Michel. From here, the path with an unobstructed view leads across the salt marshes and the …

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1.26 km

Beautiful view of Mont-Saint-Michel (Barrage)

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From the Couesnon dam bridge, you have a wide-angle view of Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay. Make a short stop before setting off on the long road to Rennes.

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6.64 km

The Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy is a fascinating rocky tidal island and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. What makes it special is the spectacular combination of a unique natural phenomenon and impressive medieval architecture.

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6.84 km

The Paths of Mont Saint-Michel

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Mont Saint-Michel is not only impressive from the outside, but also inside, a labyrinth of paths, steps, and narrow alleys that spiral around the granite rock up to the famous …

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6.90 km

King's Gate (Porte du Roi), Mont Saint-Michel

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The King's Gate was built in the 15th century as part of the extensive fortifications that made Mont Saint-Michel a virtually impregnable fortress during the Hundred Years' War. Behind the …

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

3.32 km

786 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.35 km

2.31 km

2.09 km

796 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

11°C

2°C

12 %

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Comments

June 17, 2022,Mont Saint Michel

We've always wanted to see him. And on our Normandy trip, of course, the time had come. Parking in the high season about 16 euros (low season 10 euros). Easy to find, then well signposted walk to the information center.
From there you can take different paths to Mont, we are along the canal, but ultimately not much nicer than …

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October 10, 2025,Mont St. Michel

Today, the "real" Mont St. Michel.
It's quite a bit more impressive than its English counterpart.
On the other hand, it's also considerably more touristy.
A half-liter of beer here easily cost €12.
There was also nowhere to sit and enjoy the view of the Mont.
In early October, the crowds were limited, though.
Definitely do the tour of the …

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August 20, 2024,🇫🇷 Le Mont Saint Michel

A few impressions from the visit to Le Mont Saint Michel with a beautiful sunset and sunrise. We were there late in the evening and early in the morning. There are simply fewer people around 😅

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June 23, 2025,Joëlette au Mont-Saint-Michel avec Run Handi Mouv de la Réunion et le Cjf Handisport Saint-Malo

300 steps in the joëlettes. We weren't cold! 🥵😉
What a joy to accompany these people with disabilities on their visit to Mont-Saint-Michel. 🥰

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September 21, 2026,Von Le Mont-Saint-Michel nach Beauvoir

Short summary of our hike along the coast of Normandy.
It had everything. Great landscapes and chatted with nice people and lots of weather, so sun, rain and storm. Beautiful hiking trails and sometimes endless country roads.
What you should consider when hiking the GR223 is that there are long stages and there is nothing there. There are no grocery …

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July 31, 2023,Wanderung Mont Saint Michel

The shuttle bus brought us back, so deduct two kilometers and forgot the average speed 😜 highly recommended to visit, there are also beautiful mudflat hikes with a guide. We also saw a seal, but unfortunately too far away for a photo

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May 13, 2025,Le Mont Saint Michel

This is my third visit to the Mont, after 1983 and 2014. It's always impressive. Not much has changed since the last time, though. The number of visitors seems to have grown even larger. That's why I'm always happy to go there in the morning.

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October 15, 2024,🇲🇫 Mont Saint - Michel

Le Mont Saint-Michel!
An absolute highlight and of course a MUST if you are in the area!!
You need extra tickets for the cathedral and dogs are not allowed there.

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