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Walk Across the Bay
A guided barefoot walk across the sands at low tide, the way pilgrims came, to the island of Tombelaine and back.
- Open
- Most of the year, depending on the tides
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Address
- Genêts, 50530 MancheDirections
- Getting There
- Walks start from Genêts or from the Mont itself; book with a licensed guide.
Why Go
The bay has some of the largest tides in Europe, with up to 15 meters between high and low water. Guides lead walkers across the sands, explaining the quicksand and the tide, which can come in faster than a person can walk.
Tips
- Never cross alone; bring shorts and a towel, as you may wade through channels.
Nearby in Mont-Saint-Michel
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