Brittany: Mont St-Michel & The Emerald Coast
Starting in Normandy and ending in Brittany (Bretagne in French), this magnificent self-guided walking adventure takes you in the footsteps of the ancient pilgrims, eternal travelers and dreamers, which used the coastal trails of The Emerald Coast centuries ago, and continue doing so in recent days. Great cultural heritage is combined with stunning natural beauty on this legendary hiking trail. Walk along the rocky headlands, wildflower carpeted beaches and woodland valleys with seagulls as fellow travelers along this legendary walking route.
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Destination
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Duration8 Days I Level: 2 (of 5)
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What is included2-3* hotels incl. breakfast (en-suite rooms); Dinner on Day 4 (halfboard supplement for the rest days (5x, except Saint Malo) payable extra; check the Rates & Remarks tab for details); Detailed roadbook (route notes in English and walking maps); Guided tour crossing the bay; Luggage transfers; Emergency hotline;
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What is not includedDrinks, other meals and transfers
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Best periodApril, May, June, July, August, September, October
Day 1: Arrive in Granville
Day 2: Granville to Saint-Jean-Le-Thomas (18km, 6hrs, +200m/-200m)
Day 3: Saint-Jean-Le-Thomas to Beauvoir (17km, 5,30hrs, +155m/-110m)
After crossing the dunes of Dragey, where many species of sea birds nest, a certified guide will take you to Mont Saint-Michel sharing stories of its pilgrimage past as well as legends. 2,30-3hrs trek with permanent focus on Mont Saint-Michel, walking barefoot on the sand freshly washed by the sea: it's an experience not to be missed! At the end of the day you will be able to explore on your own the Mont, the town and its abbey. Proceed on foot to your next hotel in Beauvoir. (N.B. The guided tour for this day depends on the sea tide; check with us for details)
Day 4: Beauvoir - Roz-sur-Couesnon (14km, 4,30hrs, +0m/-0m)
Day 5: Roz-sur-Couesnon - Dol-de-Bretagne (22km, 5,30hrs, +270m/-250m)
Day 6: Dol-de-Bretagne - Cancale (21km, 5,30hrs, +180m/-180m)
Day 7: Cancale - La Guimorais - Saint-Malo (22km, 5,30hrs, +530m/-490m)
Day 8: La Guimorais - Saint-Malo; Departure (17km, 4,30hrs, +240m/-270m)
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