Granville – Saint-Malo : Mont St-Michel and Emerald Coast

Program

Day 1

Granville

Arrival in Granville and installation at the hotel. If the weather allows you, don’t hesitate to wander through the streets of the one that is nicknamed my “Monaco du Nord”.

Day 2

Granville to Saint-Jean-Le-Thomas (14 km)

Hike along the GR223 coastal path and beaches, from which you can see the Chausey archipelago, made up of 52 islands. You will then climb to the top of the cliffs of Champeaux, where the Cabane Vauban stands. Along the way, you’ll enjoy superb views of Mont Saint-Michel and its bay.
18 km – ascent 260 m – descent 255 m

Day 3

Saint-Jean-Le-Thomas to Beauvoir (17 km)

Crossing the shores of Mont Saint-Michel with a certified ferryman. After crossing the dunes of Dragey, where many species of seabirds nest, a certified ferryman will take you to Mont Saint-Michel via the shores and the rock of Tombelaine, which is steeped in the history of pilgrimages as well as legends. A 3h/3h30 crossing with the Mont Saint-Michel as a permanent focal point, walking barefoot on freshly washed sand: an experience not to be missed! At the end of the day, free visit of the Mont, the village and its abbey.
17 km – ascent 50 m – descent 100 m

-> The course of this day depends on the schedule of the crossing.

Day 4

Beauvoir – Roz-sur-Couesnon (14 km)

Crossing the polders, fertile land reclaimed from the sea in the 19th century. The vastness of the landscape stretches out in front of you, a paradise for “pre-salted” sheep that only the raised huts of old fishermen and the gabions of hunters disturb. The itinerary leads you to the foot of the ancient cliffs of Roz-sur-Couesnon overlooking the polders.
14 km – no ascent

Day 5

Roz-sur-Couesnon – Dol de Bretagne (22 km)

Woods, small ponds and charming hamlets (Roz/Couesnon, Saint-Marcan, Saint-Broladre) mark out your route. Your tour continues through a wooded valley, overlooking the polders and the bay. In Dol-de-Bretagne, a well-preserved medieval town, Saint-Samson Cathedral, one of the most beautiful in Brittany, is the subject of an interpretation center unique in Europe: the “cathédraloscope” (visit not included).
23 km – ascent 240 m – descent 225 m

Day 6

Dol de Bretagne – Cancale (21 km)

The hike starts opposite Mont-Dol, a promontory in the middle of the countryside which, like its cousin Mont Saint-Michel, is a small granite island the subject of many legends. You then join the coastal path, which you follow all the way to Cancale, passing through Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes and the Pointe des Roches Noires.
21 km – ascent 135 m – descent 120 m

Day 7

Cancale – Guilmorais (18 km)

From the famous oyster port of Cancale you follow the customs path to the Pointe du Grouin, the scene of the highest tides in Europe. Along the way, you’ll discover Port Briac, Port Picain and Port Mer, havens of rest turned seaside resorts, nestled in coves protected by high cliffs. Your walk ends in the Duguesclin cove, a superb beach of golden sand. Transfer and night in Saint-Malo.
18 km – ascent 340 m – descent 310 m

Day 8

La Guimorais- Saint-Malo (17 km)

From the cove of Touesse, you can then access the harbor of Rothéneuf, a cove that dries up completely at low tide. You will cross sandy coves and peninsulas, but also superb rocky points (Meinga), clusters of Sculpted Rocks (visit with a fee) and pine forests. Arrival in the corsair town of Saint-Malo. End of the stay after the hike. Possibility of booking an extra night in Saint-Malo.
17 km – ascent 240 m – descent 175 m