During spring tides, they say the water rises at the speed of a galloping horse… come observe and listen to the rising tide to the rhythm of the tidal bore*.
This outing is only offered during spring tides. After crossing the tidal flats (about 3.5 hours), you’ll enjoy a short break at Mont-Saint-Michel.
Accompanied by your guide, you’ll witness the spectacle of the wave advancing through the rivers and channels like a cavalry front. This wave, known as the “tidal bore” or the “barre” in Normandy, floods the river at the foot of Mont-Saint-Michel and signals the arrival of the sea. According to legend, it progresses “at the speed of a galloping horse.”
You then return by shuttle and then by bus (1 hour 30 minutes), with your guide.
After a guided walk on the mudflats, the guide concludes by discussing the astonishing phenomenon of tides, which are very powerful in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. They will allow you to fully and safely experience the fascinating spectacle of the sudden arrival of the sea in the rivers at the foot of the Mont, particularly impressive during spring tides.
*Mascaret: a long breaking wave that occurs when the river’s current is opposed by the incoming tide.
