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Gorgeous coastal views while hiking in the Channel Islands

Jersey, Guernsey and Sark

Wild and romantic Channel Islands

7 Days / 6 Nights
Moderate Walking
Gorgeous coastal views while hiking in the Channel Islands

The essentials at a glance

Explore the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, and Sark on this self-guided walking tour. Discover secluded coves, charming fishing villages, and spectacular rock formations along well-marked coastal paths. Daily walks range from 2.5 to 5.5 hours (7-19 km) with moderate difficulty. Highlights include Saint Peter Port, the sandy bay of Saint Brelade, the rocky coast of L'Etacq, and car-free Sark island. Ferry transfers between islands included.

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Just off the French coast, three small islands rise out of the sea. A pleasant climate, beautiful bays and romantic fishing villages make the Channel Islands a small hiker's paradise. Your hiking tours will first take you across the largest island of Jersey, where fine sand, a diverse flora and steep cliffs await you. Further on you will go to Guernsey with its wonderful views of the glittering sea and deserted bays. On the smallest island of Sark, time seems to stand still. A wonderfully diverse week of hiking off the coast of France awaits you.

The starting point of your hiking tour is St. Hélier, the capital and also largest city on the island of Jersey. On the day of your arrival, you can explore the capital of the largest Channel Island in a relaxed manner according to your wishes. The following day you embark on a circular hike to Saint Brelade Bay, Noirmont and Saint Aubin. Another fantastic circular hike awaits you on the next active travel day. This time starting from St. John along the impressive coast of L’Etacq. Now the next island is already waiting: after a ferry ride you reach Guernsey, the second largest Channel Island. After a short boat trip to Sark, you explore the smallest Channel Island on the fifth day of your hiking tour. Untouched nature and wonderful tranquillity await you here. No wonder because the island is completely car-free. Back on Guernsey, complete you hiking tour with a circular hike in the South of the island.

  • Picture-perfect island hikes: On this hiking holiday you experience three picturesque French islands. The Channel Islands provide a varied hiking experience featuring idyllic bays, quiet sandy beaches, impressive cliffs and unspoilt nature.
  • Sightseeing in Saint Peter Port: Saint Peter Port is the main port city in Guernsey. Around a third of all residents live in the island’s capital. The city offers a lot of sights such as the Castle Cornet, the Guernsey Museum with the Candie Gardens, the “La Vallette Bathing Pools”, sea swimming pools, or the picturesque bay “Fermain Beach” featuring a charming café on the beach.
  • Special status islands: Did you know that the Channel Islands have their own status? They are neither part of the European Union nor of Great Britain, but directly subordinate to the British Crown and thus in “British Crown Dependence”.

Our hiking holiday on the island of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark is assigned our level of hiking ‚Moderate Walking’. The stages are planned to last around 2.5 to 5.5 hours and lead you on nice hiking paths. With a basic fitness level this hiking tour becomes a wonderful experience on the beautiful Channel Islands off the coast of France.

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Gorgeous coastal views while hiking in the Channel Islands

Jersey, Guernsey and Sark

Wild and romantic Channel Islands

7 Days / 6 Nights
Moderate Walking
Gorgeous coastal views while hiking in the Channel Islands

The essentials at a glance

Explore the Channel Islands of Jersey, Guernsey, and Sark on this self-guided walking tour. Discover secluded coves, charming fishing villages, and spectacular rock formations along well-marked coastal paths. Daily walks range from 2.5 to 5.5 hours (7-19 km) with moderate difficulty. Highlights include Saint Peter Port, the sandy bay of Saint Brelade, the rocky coast of L'Etacq, and car-free Sark island. Ferry transfers between islands included.

Do you have questions about this tour?

Just off the coast of Normandy in northern France, three small islands rise out of the sea in the south-western English Channel. A pleasant climate, beautiful bays, and romantic fishing villages make the Channel Islands a little hiker’s paradise. Your hiking tours will first take you across the largest island, Jersey, where fine sand, a diverse range of flora and steep cliffs await you. Your walking holiday continues to Guernsey with its marvellous views of the sparkling sea and secluded coves. On the smallest island, Sark, time seems to stand still. A wonderfully varied week of hiking off the Normandy coast awaits you.

The starting point of your hiking tour is St. Hélier, the capital and also largest city on the island of Jersey. On the day of your arrival, you can explore the capital of the largest Channel Island in a relaxed manner according to your wishes. The following day you embark on a circular hike to Saint Brelade Bay, Noirmont and Saint Aubin. Another fantastic circular hike awaits you on the next active travel day. This time starting from St. John along the impressive coast of L’Etacq. Now the next island is already waiting: after a ferry ride you reach Guernsey, the second largest Channel Island. After a short boat trip to Sark, you explore the smallest Channel Island on the fifth day of your hiking tour. Untouched nature and wonderful tranquillity await you here. No wonder because the island is completely car-free. Back on Guernsey, complete you hiking tour with a circular hike in the South of the island.

  • Picture-perfect island hikes: On this hiking holiday you experience three picturesque French islands. The Channel Islands provide a varied hiking experience featuring idyllic bays, quiet sandy beaches, impressive cliffs and unspoilt nature.
  • Sightseeing in Saint Peter Port: Saint Peter Port is the main port city in Guernsey. Around a third of all residents live in the island’s capital. The city offers a lot of sights such as the Castle Cornet, the Guernsey Museum with the Candie Gardens, the “La Vallette Bathing Pools”, sea swimming pools, or the picturesque bay “Fermain Beach” featuring a charming café on the beach.
  • Special status islands: Did you know that the Channel Islands have their own status? They are neither part of the European Union nor of Great Britain, but directly subordinate to the British Crown and thus in “British Crown Dependence”.

Our hiking holiday on the island of Jersey, Guernsey and Sark is assigned our level of hiking ‚Moderate Walking’. The stages are planned to last around 2.5 to 5.5 hours and lead you on nice hiking paths. With a basic fitness level this hiking tour becomes a wonderful experience on the beautiful Channel Islands off the coast of France.

Itinerary at a glance

Hiking on the three Channel Islands takes you to secluded coves, charming fishing villages and spectacular rock formations. On Guernsey, explore Saint Peter Port and on Jersey, walk along the coast of L'Etacq.

On your arrival day in Jersey you have the possibility to make a small excursion to the church of St. John. By bus you will reach the bay of "Bonne Nuit" and continue to the bay of "Boulay", where you will discover the rocky coastal landscapes in the northeast of the island. Return by bus to St. Hélier for overnight stay.

In the morning bus ride to the southwest of the island to Corbière. Today's hike takes you along the beautiful, sandy bay of Saint Brelade. You will hike to Noirmont, passing numerous fortifications of the 2nd World War, until you finally reach Saint Aubin.

From St. John you follow a coastal path to the northwest. The rocky coast of L'Etacq posed great challenges to fishermen and farmers in earlier years. Numerous dilapidated buildings along the trail bear witness to this turbulent history.

Ferry trip to St. Peter Port on Guernsey. The ferry times are always depending on the tides. Depending on the arrival time there is the possibility to visit the "Pointe de Jerbourg" by bus and to do a short hike along the bay of Fermain back to St. Peter Port.

An excursion boat will take you from the harbor of St. Peter Port to the smallest Channel Island. Sark is largely untouched and car-free. Enjoy a relaxing day on the island with a short round walk. In the afternoon you will return to Guernsey by ship.

On your last hiking day you will take the bus to Petit Bot Bay in the south of the island. Along a spectacular coastal path you will hike a bit more challenging and over some steps. Your efforts will be rewarded with fantastic views of the glittering sea. By bus you will return to St. Peter Port, where you will spend the evening relaxing.

Transfer to the airport or harbour

Itinerary at a glance

Hiking on the three Channel Islands takes you to secluded coves, charming fishing villages and spectacular rock formations. On Guernsey, explore Saint Peter Port and on Jersey, walk along the coast of L'Etacq.

On the day you arrive in Jersey, you have the option to make a small excursion to St. John Church. By bus you'll reach the bay of ‘Bonne Nuit’ and then continue to the bay of ‘Boulay’, where you'll discover the rocky coastal landscapes in the north-east of the island. Return by bus to St. Helier for your overnight stay.

In the morning, take a bus ride to Corbière in the south-west of the island. Today’s hike takes you along the beautiful, sandy bay of St. Brelade. You’ll walk as far as Noirmont, passing numerous World War II fortifications, until you finally reach St. Aubin.

From St. John, follow a coastal trail heading north-west. The rocky coastline of L’Etacq posed major challenges for fishermen and farmers in years past. Numerous dilapidated buildings along the way bear witness to this turbulent history.

By ferry ride to St. Peter Port on Guernsey. Ferry times always depend on the tides. Depending on your arrival time, you may be able to take a bus from the harbour to visit ‘Pointe de Jerbourg’ and go for a short walk along Fermain Bay back to St. Peter Port.

A sightseeing boat will take you from the harbour of St. Peter Port to the smallest of the Channel Islands. Sark is largely unspoiled and car-free. Enjoy a relaxing day on the island with a short loop tour. In the evening, you’ll return to Guernsey by boat.

On your final day of hiking, you’ll take the bus to ‘Petit Bot Bay’ in the south of the island. You’ll follow a spectacular coastal trail on a slightly more challenging hike that includes some steps. Your efforts will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the sparkling sea. You’ll then take the bus back to St. Peter Port, where you can relax and wind down for the evening.

Transfer to the airport or harbour

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Moderate Walking

Leisurely route along the coasts. The trails are well developed and marked. For the walking times between 2,5 and 5,5 hours basic condition is sufficient. For the last stage of the hike, some freedom from vertigo and surefootedness is an advantage.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Moderate Walking

A leisurely route along the coast. The hiking trails are well-developed and signposted. A basic level of fitness is sufficient for walking times lasting between 2.5 and 5.5 hours. For the final stage of your hiking week, it is helpful to have a head for heights and be sure-footed.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A: very nice 3*** hotels (French classification) and in category B: cozy and nice 2** hotels (French classification)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person)
  • Ferry trips Jersey – Guernsey, Guernsey – Sark – Guernsey

 

  • Transfers from/to Jersey/Guernsey airport
  • Travel documents package incl. GPS-data and route book, 1x per room
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Departure

  • Jersey Airport. Organized transfer to the starting hotel in St Hélier and return transfer from St. Peter Port to Guernsey Airport at the end of the tour, included in the price.

Things to note

  • Please note that a valid passport is required for this trip. In addition, travelers will require an Eletronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the Channel Islands.
  • Bus rides, approx. € 20,- per person. Payable online (via app) by credit card or on-site with Jersey pounds, Guernsey pounds, or British pounds.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Further important information according to the Package Travel Act can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation category A in comfortable 3***-hotels (French classification); category B in 2**- and 3***-hotels (French classification)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Ferry rides Saint-Malo – Jersey, Jersey – Guernsey, Guernsey – Sark – Guernsey and Guernsey – Saint-Malo

 

  • Transfers Jersey harbour – Jersey hotel, Jersey hotel – Jersey harbour, Guernsey harbour – Guernsey hotel and Guernsey hotel – Guernsey harbour
  • Travel documents package incl. GPS-data and route book, 1x per room
  • Service hotline

Things to note

  • Arrival by train via Paris to Saint-Malo (www.bahn.de, www.sncf-connect.com)
  • Jersey or Paris airport
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus rides, costs approx. EUR 20 per person, to be paid online (via app), by credit card, or on site with Jersey-, Guernsey-, or British pounds
  • Please note that a valid passport is required for this tour. In addition, travelers will require an Eletronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the Channel Islands

 

  • The luggage should preferably be packed in a soft shell case or bag.
  • Important note: Please be aware that not all timetables for the local ferry operators for 2027 have yet been published. Subsequent changes to the arrival dates currently advertised are possible. Until all the necessary ferry timetables are available, requested travel dates cannot be confirmed.
  • Further important information according to the Package Travel Act can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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