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Couesnon dike – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pontorson

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France
Manche
Avranches
Pontorson

Couesnon dike – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pontorson

Hard

4.9

(7)

559

runners

Couesnon dike – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pontorson

01:42

15.7km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.05 km for 1.07 km

Closed: • during high tide (otherwise open)

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2.67 km

Couesnon dike

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The Couesnon dike connects the mainland to Mont-Saint-Michel by crossing the polders. By bike, it offers a unique perspective of the bay and its expanses. This rolling, windy section gives the approach to the Mont its character.

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4.72 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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6.97 km

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pretty here, very pretty

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8.24 km

Footbridge to Mont Saint-Michel

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Since 2014, the footbridge has replaced the old dike-road which led to Mont-Saint-Michel. It is part of the operation to restore the maritime character of Mont-Saint-Michel. Carried out from 2005 …

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15.7 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.14 km

3.08 km

2.94 km

1.88 km

404 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.25 km

3.23 km

2.92 km

2.06 km

1.85 km

325 m

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Friday 25 September

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