The guide's

practical tips

The guide's tips

  • Due to the distance, unstable ground, and crossing of waterways, the crossings require good physical condition. For your safety and that of the group, the guide may refuse your participation.
  • Due to the risk of falling, participation by pregnant women is not recommended.
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash. They are not permitted on packages that include bus transportation (nor on the shuttles between the parking lot and Mont Saint-Michel).
  • The bay is a protected natural site—do not litter.

Equipment

for tours and crossings

Summer season

April to November

Equipment: outings are traditionally done barefoot and in shorts/leggings, warm clothing for the upper body (depending on the weather), a waterproof windbreaker.

In your backpack: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat/cap, water, snacks.

You can also bring something to dry/wash your feet upon arrival (only Bec d’Andaine has faucets): small towel, empty bottle to fill when crossing waterways.

Avoid disposable wipes, which are a source of pollution.

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Winter season

November to March

Activities are done in neoprene booties that fit snugly around the ankle or in boots.
Subject to available sizes, we can lend you booties (disinfected after each use). If you would like to use this service, please call us at least 24 hours before the outing.

Equipment: warm clothing for the upper body, waterproof and windproof jacket, gloves, hat, scarf.

In your backpack: water, snacks.

The outing may change depending on the state of the bay and water releases.

Difficulty levels

STARTING POINTS

for bay crossings and tours

 

Genêts, Bec d’Andaine
Genêts 50530, 1.5 km from the village, follow Bec d’Andaine. GPS position 48.6906351,-1.497139

  • Ticket office: green building, right window "Bay Discovery".
  • Parking: paid from April 1 to October 31 - €6.00 per day - the first 2 hours are free.
  • Restrooms: free.
  • Foot baths: from April to October.

Mont Saint-Michel, village
50170 Le Mont Saint Michel. GPS position 48.635631,-1.511208

  • Ticket office: meet in front of the main entrance to Mont Saint-Michel, outside on the right, at the foot of the ramparts. Please note, allow 45 minutes access time between the parking lot and Mont Saint-Michel within the walls.
  • Parking: paid parking located 3 km from the village, regular departures of free shuttles.
  • Restrooms: free at the C.I.T. near the shuttle departure point. Paid at the entrance to Mont Saint-Michel.
  • Washing feet: bring a water bottle and a small towel. Avoid wipes.

Vains Saint Léonard, Parking reserved for crossings

“La Bergère” 50300 VAINS-SAINT-LEONARD or
“Route des Moires” 50300 VAINS-SAINT LÉONARD.
GPS position 48.667593226394835, -1.4418711354736633
Follow the signs “bay crossings departure”.

  • Ticket office: meet at the "Bay Discovery" flag, at the bottom of the field.
  • Parking: free grass parking, reserved for crossings.
  • Food: no shops on site. Picnic tables (uncovered area) are freely accessible at Pointe du Grouin du Sud, a few hundred meters from the meeting point.
  • Restrooms: there are no restrooms on site, however if you pass through Vains, next to the community hall les dimes, facing the church, you will find public restrooms.
  • Washing feet: bring a water bottle and a small towel. Avoid wipes.