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Cliffs in the Normandy region

Normandy & Jersey

Amazing Steep Coast & Atlantic Jewel

9 Days / 8 Nights
Moderate Walking
Cliffs in the Normandy region

This walking holiday first takes you to the island of Jersey, one of the most beautiful Channel Islands. With its mild climate, vast green spaces and constant ocean breeze, Jersey is a true natural paradise. The island is characterised by its vast sandy beaches, majestic cliffs and hidden coves that invite you to explore. Back on the mainland, you will pass spectacular natural wonders such as the bizarre rock formations of Rothéneuf, the charming little island of Besnard and the wild cliffs of the Pointe du Meinga. In Cancale, an idyllic coastal town, a culinary highlight awaits you with the famous oysters. Finally, you reach the highlight of the trip: the majestic Mont-Saint-Michel. This world-famous abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the crowning glory of an unforgettable journey along one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.

Cliffs on the “Normandy & Jersey” hiking trail
Hiker on the coastal path in Normandy
Mysterious rocky islands in France
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A hiking holiday with beautiful coastal sceneries, idyllic hiking paths, beautiful sandy beaches and picturesque harbours await you on our moderate walking holiday in France. Right at the beginning of the hiking holiday, the route leads you to a special sight in France – the Benedictine Abbey of Mont Saint Michel, situated in a picturesque location on a granite rock island. After a restful overnight stay on the mainland, the next day’s stage leads you to the municipality of Dol-de-Bretagne and on the following day to the oyster capital of Cancale. Onwards to the Pointe du Grouin-headland, to the Îles Chausey in the English Channel and to the climatic health resort of Granville. From the following day you will experience the wonderful island of Jersey up close. After a short ferry ride and a bus transfer you will reach the port city of Gorey, which will be your starting point and overnight accommodation for the next two hiking days. After two wonderful island hikes, you will return to St. Malo, where you will end your hiking holiday with a relaxing stroll through the city.

  • UNESCO World Heritage Mont Saint-Michel: A special highlight awaits you at the start of your active holiday –the bay and the abbey of Mont Saint-Michel. The St. Michael’s chapel on a rocky island, is a particularly popular and frequently photographed pilgrimage site in all of France.
  • The pleasure of France: Enjoy the savoir-vivre of the French with a glass of wine and wonderful, freshly caught delicacies from the sea.
  • Coastal hikes in the pleasant Atlantic air: Not only picturesque coastal hikes await you on this moderate hiking tour. In fact, you will be accompanied every day by the soothing sea air. Ideal conditions to really switch off and recharge your batteries.
  • Island adventures on Jersey: The island of Jersey is a special nature experience with its beautiful beaches, breathtaking cliffs, magnificent sand dunes, wonderful flowers and picturesque harbours.

This seven-day hiking holiday in France is assigned our level of hiking “moderate walking”. The route is easy and the hiking trails are well-developed. Nevertheless, we recommend sure-footedness in some places for the coastal hikes. Particularly flexible: the two hiking stages or routes on the island of Jersey can be selected freely with the aid of bus transfers.

Cliffs on the “Normandy & Jersey” hiking trail
Hiker on the coastal path in Normandy
Mysterious rocky islands in France

Itinerary at a glance

With Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay, you will encounter a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site on this tour. On Jersey, unspoilt nature awaits you in the form of dune landscapes, beautiful botany and great beaches.

Take a walk to the ramparts of the old town, from where you have a breathtaking view of the historic centre and the coast.

In the morning, take the ferry to the island of Jersey to St Hélier, the island's capital. From there, a short transfer takes you to your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights. Your first hike lets you discover the wild and rocky north coast of the island around St John's Church. You will reach Les Platons, the highest point of the Channel Islands and nestled between the high cliffs, the bays of Bonne Nuit and Boulay Bay.

Today you continue your journey along the north-west coast towards L'Etacq. You follow the rugged coastline through one of the wildest landscapes on the island and finally reach the breathtaking bay of Greve de Lecq. The hike ends at the imposing Pinnacle rock needle, which rises majestically from the cliffs.

Ferry trip back to St. Malo. If you still have time before the crossing, you can go on another hike on Jersey or visit one of the most beautiful places on the island, Mont Orgueil Castle.

In the morning, a short transfer to La Guimorais. From there, you hike to the Pointe du Meinga before continuing along the dunes and the Plage du Guesclin. From here you have a view of the fort of the same name, which sits magnificently on its own island. The route leads to the Pointe du Grouin past several small harbours and finally ends back in the charming town of Cancale.

From Cancale to Hirel, the hike begins along the wide bay of Cancale, where numerous oyster beds become visible at low tide. You then leave the sea behind you and head inland to climb Mont-Dol. From the summit, you can enjoy a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the bay and the surrounding landscape.

From Dol de Bretagne, you reach the small massif of Saint-Broladre, which rises several dozen metres above the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and offers an impressive view of the route ahead. You then descend to the polders of Quatre Salines, where the landscape unfolds in a fascinating way.

The last stage of your hiking tour takes you through a picturesque dyke landscape and extensive herb and salt marshes, with grazing sheep along the way. The last section leads you to the legendary Mont-Saint-Michel with its monastery visible from afar, one of the most sought-after photo motifs on the northern French coast.

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Difficulty level

Moderate Walking

Easy hiking tours along the coast with daily walking times of between 3 and 6 hours. Surefootedness is required in some places. This tour is an absolute highlight in terms of scenery.

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Included

  • Accommodation in pretty 3*** hotels (French classifying)
  • Breakfast
  • 2 dinners (Dol-de-Bretagne, Roz sur Couesnon)
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, excl. days with ferry transfer)
  • 1 Ferry fare Saint-Malo – Jersey
  • 1 Ferry fare Jersey – St. Malo

 

  • Transfers Jersey harbour - hotel and return
  • Transfer Mont-Saint-Michel - Pontorson
  • Travel documents package incl. GPS-data and route book, 1x per room
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Paris airport and by train to St. Malo in approx. 4.5 hours.
  • Parking: public parking spaces, approx. EUR 20 per day. Limited number of free parking spaces near the hotel.
  • Return journey from Mont-Saint-Michel to Pontorson (included in the price) and then by train to St. Malo, duration approx. 2.5 hours (www.ter.sncf.com).

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 Jersey.
  • Luggage transfer for ferry trips Jersey on own account (Day 2 and 4).
  • Journeys by public transport, costs approx. EUR 10 per person.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in pretty 3*** hotels (French classifying)
  • Breakfast
  • 2 dinners (Dol-de-Bretagne, Roz sur Couesnon)
  • Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, excl. days with ferry transfer)
  • 1 Ferry fare St. Malo – Jersey
  • 1 Ferry fare Jersey – St. Malo

 

  • Transfer Jersey harbour – hotel and return
  • Transfer Mont-Saint-Michel - Pontorson
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • Service hotline

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Paris airport and by train to St. Malo in approx. 4.5 hours.
  • Parking: public parking spaces, approx. EUR 20 per day. Limited number of free parking spaces near the hotel.
  • Return journey from Mont-Saint-Michel to Pontorson (included in the price) and then by train to St. Malo, duration approx. 2.5 hours (www.ter.sncf.com).

Things to note

  • Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
  • Please note that a valid passport is required for this trip.
  • Luggage transfer for ferry trips Jersey on own account (Day 2 and 4).
  • Journeys by public transport, costs approx. EUR 10 per person.
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price.
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
  • This tour is a partner tour.
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