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The dam on the Couesnon – Grande Rue loop from Pontorson

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The dam on the Couesnon – Grande Rue loop from Pontorson

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The dam on the Couesnon – Grande Rue loop from Pontorson

03:25

13.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.50 km for 83 m

Closed: • during high tide (otherwise open)

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2.50 km

Cycle path along the Couesnon River

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The Couesnon is a small coastal river that flows into the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. As you walk along its banks, approaching the coast, views of the incredible monument unfold one after another.

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4.07 km

The dam on the Couesnon

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This is a tidal dam that prevents sea water from flowing into the river. There is also a bridge into the polder areas.

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4.28 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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6.54 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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6.64 km

Grande Rue

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In a medieval “decor”, the Grande rue transports you to another era. It is generally busy if you go in high season. Try to take it at the very beginning …

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6.69 km

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

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The King's Gate is a gate of the city fortifications of Saint-Mont-Michel

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6.87 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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6.95 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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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

4.36 km

3.78 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

3.92 km

732 m

523 m

521 m

249 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 July

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Comments

June 25, 2024,Mont-Saint-Michel

We started hiking from a free parking lot 🅿️ and saved €25 👍🏻
And had an exciting view that we hadn't seen before.
We were there at 10am and it filled up really quickly.
The abbey now costs €13 per adult, but we skipped it as we'd already seen it twice. The view from above is of course great, so …

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August 6, 2023,🇫🇷 Sonnenuntergang Le Mont-Saint-Michel

As if we hadn't walked enough today... But sometimes it just has to be. It was a beautiful evening atmosphere. The path was beautiful, very impressive when you walk towards Le Mont-Saint-Michel.

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September 29, 2025,Mont Saint Michel

Today's autumn tour took us to Mont Saint Michel ⛰️
What an impressive structure. You can see it from afar from the highway. Finding a parking spot was completely problem-free thanks to the off-season and the day of the week.
We cycled and cycled and didn't seem to get any closer to the giant 🤣
I was very impressed by …

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June 8, 2022,Besuch des Mont Saint-Michel

Tested yesterday and made today. The question was how to get there and, above all, how to get back. There is a bus that runs regularly. If there are a lot of people on the road, it can take two or three cycles before you can get away again. Riding a bike up to it is actually not desirable. However, …

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September 4, 2023,Zum „Merveille de l'Occident“ 🛕

An impressive building, unfortunately very full despite Monday and the end of the holiday in France... so don't go into the monastery, but just around it 👍🏻 très impressionant 😍

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July 29, 2024,Le Mont Saint Michel

The day began with a quiet promise: sun, salt, and a hint of adventure. When I arrived in the small Normandy town in the morning, the air already held that familiar scent of sea and history that only old port towns know.

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September 28, 2022,Mont-Saint-Michel

You could have taken the shuttle bus, but it was very crowded

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May 11, 2023,🇫🇷Le Mont St. Michel 11.5.2023

Part 1 of the most famous sight in France.
Today from the outside, halfway around and only a few steps...
Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay have been part of the "UNESCO World Heritage Site" since 1979. Its bay is the scene of the strongest tides in Europe. Since 2015, the famous monastery hill in Normandy has regularly become an island again. …

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The dam on the Couesnon – Grande Rue loop from Pontorson

Cycle path along the Couesnon River

The dam on the Couesnon

Beautiful view of Mont-Saint-Michel (Barrage)

The Paths of Mont Saint-Michel

Grande Rue

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

The mountain

Footbridge to Mont Saint-Michel

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