Around the Mont Saint Michel Bay - 2 days

Day 1 - saturday
Meeting point at Genêts in the early morning around 9:30 to pick up the horses. The morning is dedicated to the discovery of the coast from Dragey to Saint Jean le Thomas.... beach and dunes. It is the opportunity to get familiar with our horse and to figure the seize of the bay and the stake of its crossing. Back to the riding center for lunch. In the afternoon we cross the bay, heading towards the Mont Saint Michel. The crossing is done at slow pace because the sandy ground of the bay is too soft to galop safetly. We stop at the bottom of the fortification and let our horses the time to visit the site.
Dinner and night in a guesthouse near Courtils.

Day 2 - sunday
Today we head towards Genêts through "Les herbus", an area covered with salty grass used as pastures for sheep. Picnic lunch between the old "Pontaubault" bridge and "Gué de l'Epine" ford. From "Roche Torin", a site known for birdwatching we can see the "Groin du Sud" point that we will pass by the end of the afternoon. End of the trail around 6 PM when we are back at the riding center.

 

 

Note :
Our horses are used to that trail and stay quiet in most situations. Nevertheless you should tell us your horse level and experience in order to be given the right horse. With a group of beginner the itinerary might have to be shortened and the pace slowed.

This itinerary correspond to an afternoon low tide. In case the low tide is in the morning, the two days are permuted. The bay crossing can only be done from april 22nd to october 22nd and if our guide thinks its safe.

 

Landscape of the bay - 2 days

Day 1 : Saturday
Meeting point at the stables to pick up our horse. Starting at "La Gahonnière" allows us to disover the See valley, the See being one of the three rivers flowing into the Mont Saint Michel Bay. We follow the valley through green rolling hills, woods and pastures. It is a quiet area with warm local people. By noon we reach the shore and stop near the old "Pontaubault" bridge for lunch. It is an historical bridge that the enemy never managed to destoy during the second world war. We are now riding on "Les Herbus", an area covered with salty grass and surrounded by black and white sheep. We head towards "Roche-Torin", the final destination for today. Dinner and night at a nearby guesthouse.

Day 2 : Sunday
Meeting point at 9:30 AM to pick up our horse. This mornig we head towards the Mont Saint Michel. We cross the bay on dry land by "les herbus". We stop at the bottom of the fortification and let our horses, the time for uus to visit the site. We can take more time as we don't have to wonder about the high tide coming. After the visit, picnic lunch near "Beauvoir" on the banks of the Couesnon river. In the afternoon we are back on the shore and heading to Courtils where our trail will end around sunset. Transfer back to the riding center for both riders and horses. End of the trail around 6 PM.

Note :
Our horses are used to that trail and stay quiet in most situations. Nevertheless you should tell us your horse level and experience in order to be given the right horse. With a group of beginner the itinerary might have to be shortened and the pace slowed.

4 days around the bay

Day 1
Meeting point at the stables to pick up our horse. Starting at "La Gahonnière" allows us to disover the See valley, the See being one of the three rivers flowing into the Mont Saint Michel Bay. We follow the valley through green rolling hills, woods and pastures. It is a quiet area with warm local people. By noon we reach the shore and stop near the old "Pontaubault" bridge for lunch. It is an historical bridge that the enemy never managed to destoy during the second world war. We are now riding on "Les Herbus", an area covered with salty grass and surrounded by black and white sheep. We head towards "Roche-Torin", the final destination for today. Dinner and night at a nearby guesthouse.

Day 2
The morning is dedicated to the discovery of the shore on th normady side of the bay where race horses are trained on the beach. Visit of Brion Castle, an old priory which used to be owned by the Mont Saint Michel monks. It is now a private property. After the visit we head towards the Mont Saint Michel. The crossing is done at slow pace because the sandy ground of the bay is too soft to galop safetly. We stop at the bottom of the fortification and let our horses. Guided visit of the Mont. Picnic lunch near Couesnon or Beauvoir, depending on the tide. By the end of the afternoon we reach Coourtils. Dinner and night at he guesthouse.

 

Day 3

Today the ride is on the Brittany side of the bay. We cross the salty grass pastures on our way to "Sainte Anne" Church. We ride on the top of the dikes built to create ploders where fruits and vegies are cultivated. They offer us a great view over the Bay. Lunch near the church. In the afternoon we ride through Cancale natural harbour and its breedings of oysters. Dinner in a restaurant and night in a guesthouse.

 

Day 4

Today the landscapes are going to be diffrent as we realy are in Brittany and no more in Normandy. We are going to experience the high cliffs of French Brittany and the beaches of Emerald coast. Picnic for lunch at Duguesclin beach. Then in the afternoon we ride around Cancale Peninsula towards the city of privateers, passing by realy impressive view points. We end the day in Saint-Coulomb, near Saint-Malô. Transfer back to the riding center for both riders and horses. End of the trail around 6 PM.

 

Note :
Our horses are used to that trail and stay quiet in most situations. Nevertheless you should tell us your horse level and experience in order to be given the right horse. With a group of beginner the itinerary might have to be shortened and the pace slowed.

This itinerary correspond to an afternoon low tide. In case the low tide is in the morning, the two days are permuted. The bay crossing can only be done from april 22nd to october 22nd and if our guide thinks its safe.

Please contact us !

Horses and tack
The horses are French Trotting horses and the tack is english.

Required riding level
For this trail you should be confident at all paces and an experienced rider. You should be able to jump small obstacles and control your horse when galoping on open spaces. You also need a bit of stamina to be able to ride from 5 to 6 hours a day.

Our two guides, Michel and Karine know perfectly the bay and its surroundings. They will share with you their passion for the area.

Accommodation
Riders are accommodated in a guesthouse depending on availabilities. During the high season riders are sometimes accommodated in dormitories.

Food
Breakfast are taken at the guesthouse, for lunch, picnis are brought by logistical vehicle and dinner are eather taken at the guesthouse or at a nearby restaurant.

If there are just two riders booked on the ride, there is a 20 € extra fee for small group that will be reimbursed after the 3rd booking.

 

Extra departure dates can be planned during the summer period with a minimum of 4 riders. Please contact us.

4 days around the bay - 2008
November 1 to 4	500 €	available

If there are just two riders booked on the ride, there is a 50 € estra fee for small group that will be reimbursed after the 3rd booking.

It is possible to arrive the day before. Extra night cost around 38 € in B&B. To be paid directly at the guesthouse.

2009

Around the Mont Saint Michel Bay - 2009
April 25 & 26	260 €	available
May 16 & 17	260 €	available
June 6 & 7	260 €	available
June 13 & 14	260 €	available
June 20 & 21	260 €	available
June 26 & 27	260 €	available
July 4 & 5	260 €	available
July 18 & 19	260 €	available
August 1& 2	260 €	available
August 8 & 9	260 €	available
September 12 & 13	260 €	available
September 26 & 27	260 €	available
October 3 & 4	260 €	available
October 11 & 12	260 €	available
October 17 & 18	260 €	available

If there are just two riders booked on the ride, there is a 20 € extra fee for small group that will be reimbursed after the 3rd booking.

Landscapes of the Bay - 2009
February 21 & 22	260 €	available
March 21 & 22	260 €	available
April 12 & 13	260 €	available
April 18 & 19	260 €	available

If there are just two riders booked on the ride, there is a 20 € extra fee for small group that will be reimbursed after the 3rd booking.

- drinks,

- entry fees,

- any other service,
- personel expenses (tips...),
- optional insurance: Repatriation or multisrisks (cancellation repatriation luggage). For further information please contact us.

• Around the Mont Saint Michel Bay
  2 days / 1 night / 2 horse riding days
• Landscape of the bay
  2 days / 1 night / 2 horse riding days
• 4 days around the bay
  4 days / 3 nights / 4 horse riding days

Meeting point is at Genêts for the "Around the Mont Saint Michel bay" ride and at "La Gohannière" for the 'Landscape of the bay" ride.
Transfers can be arranged from Avranches train station.

This part of Brittany is well known for its temperate climate around the year as well as for its impredictable weather !
You should prepare yourself to face any kind of weather from bright sunshine to thunderstorm, but you have to know that crossing the bay is always, however the weather is, an impressive adventure !

Formality
Check with your local Embassy according to your nationality.

Vaccins - health
No specific vaccination, we recommend you to be up to date concerning your usual vaccinations, in particular for the tetanus vaccine.
Remember that a repatriation travel insurance is compulsory.

These informations are given for information purpose only. You must hold identity and sanitary elements necessary for the entrance in the visited country.