Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel
Mont-St-Michel, Franceby Stephane GUENO Guide de la baie du Mont Saint Michel
- 1.3 hours
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 30 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, French
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Overview
Exploring the quicksand offers a unique experience found nowhere else in France—except at Mont-Saint-Michel. It is always a time of joy and laughter for both children and adults. For your safety, this activity is led by a state-certified professional with over 26 years of experience in the field. Throughout the activity, the guide offers advice and assists anyone facing difficulties. This experience promises to leave lasting memories for young and old alike.
What's included
- Ticket to discover the quicksand
- Official Guide to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided tour
- Parking fee
- Tips
Itinerary
Meet your local guide at the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, in front of the main entrance. The meeting time depends on the tides; you will be notified via message once the activity is confirmed. The experience lasts approximately one hour and follows a 2-kilometer loop around Mont Saint-Michel. The tour begins with an explanation of the phenomenon, followed by a demonstration by the guide. Participants will then be invited to step out onto the sand—sinking in up to their knees—and learn the technique for freeing themselves. Those who prefer not to sink in can watch the experience and take photos of their friends or children in the sand. At the end of the activity, the guide will lead you to a nearby stream to rinse off your legs. The tour concludes at the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, where it began.
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at Mont-Saint-Michel, at the left side, facing the main entrance, in front of the ramparts. The activity is done barefoot and in shorts. You should bring a towel and a complete change of clothes in a backpack.
End point
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at Mont-Saint-Michel, at the left side, facing the main entrance, in front of the ramparts. The activity is done barefoot and in shorts. You should bring a towel and a complete change of clothes in a backpack.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- The departure time depends of the time of the low tide
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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