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Mont Saint-Michel – Grande Rue loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

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Mont Saint-Michel – Grande Rue loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

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Mont Saint-Michel – Grande Rue loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

02:26

9.64km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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After 2.64 km for 83 m

Closed: • during high tide (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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306 m

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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2.23 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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2.43 km

Mont Saint-Michel

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The - probably worldwide - most famous sanctuary dedicated to Archangel Michael is this French "Mont St. Michel" on a small, very impressive monastery island off Normandy, which is even …

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2.57 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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2.68 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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2.88 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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5.06 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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5.69 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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9.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

3.87 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.11 km

3.92 km

964 m

574 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

28°C

16°C

30 %

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Comments

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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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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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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December 7, 2022,🇫🇷 7.Tag Roadtrip - Normandie & Bretagne - Le Mont-Saint-Michel

🇫🇷 9/1/2022 - Must Sees in Normandy. The island of Mont Saint-Michel is really beautiful with its narrow streets and medieval flair. If you can, you should walk there at low tide and hike around the island.
We started very early from a free parking lot.

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June 7, 2023,Mont St. Michel.

Yes, it was very nice... Thx, @Deleted User Didn't you walk or cycle today?

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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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September 4, 2024,le Mont Saint Michael

A prime example of the saying "Faith moves mountains..."

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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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Mont Saint-Michel – Grande Rue loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

Footbridge to Mont Saint-Michel

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

Mont Saint-Michel

Grande Rue

The Paths of Mont Saint-Michel

The mountain

Beautiful view of Mont-Saint-Michel (Barrage)

Cycle path along the Couesnon River

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