Trailhead to Mont St Michel loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

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Trailhead to Mont St Michel loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

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Trailhead to Mont St Michel loop from Barrage du Mont Saint-Michel

01:23

5.53km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Baie du Mont Saint Michel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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86 m

Mont Saint-Michel Causeway and Dam

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The tidal dam over the Couesnon not only offers an interesting technical aspect, but also a wonderful setting for hiking and cycling in the region around Mont Saint-Michel. The dam …

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118 m

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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287 m

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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338 m

Defensive structure at Mont-Saint-Michel

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The weir on the river **Couesnon** in front of Mont-Saint-Michel is part of a major project to restore its original island character. It regulates the flow of the Couesnon and …

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3.34 km

Murals around the building

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impressive murals. Preferably around the building. Even the walls are painted ;-)

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5.53 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

248 m

224 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

549 m

117 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

13°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 15, 2022,Abendspaziergang (15.5.22 Teil 2)

After the thunderstorm with hail I had to go out again with a bright blue sky and go for an evening walk. So before tomorrow's onward journey, one last look at the imposing Mont Saint Michel.

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