The dam on the Couesnon – Salt Marsh Meanders loop from Courtils

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The dam on the Couesnon – Salt Marsh Meanders loop from Courtils

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The dam on the Couesnon – Salt Marsh Meanders loop from Courtils

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30.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.6 km for 1.85 km

Dismount required: • May-September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 14.8 km for 1.85 km

Dismount required: • May-September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.8 km

Breathtaking view of Mont Saint-Michel

Highlight • Historical Site

From the Pontaubault - Mont Saint-Michel cycle route you have a breathtaking view of the most visited French monument. From here, you see all the layers of the landscape with fields, marshes, and Mont Saint-Michel

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12.4 km

Trailhead to Mont St Michel

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Start of a raised roadway bridge for pedestrians and bikers who can now visit the famous monastery island more swiftly also at high tide. It also makes authorized deliveries or emergency vehicle access possible at all times.

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14.2 km

Shuttle Bus to Mont Saint-Michel

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Nice thing. You can get almost to the city and it is included in the parking ticket. But walking is neither difficult nor far

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14.6 km

Parking à vélos sécurisé

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Secure bicycle parking at Mont Saint-Michel

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14.8 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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16.9 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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17.1 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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