The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pleine-Fougères

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The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pleine-Fougères

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The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from Pleine-Fougères

02:09

33.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.8 km for 3.66 km

Dismount required: • May-September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.75 km

Pont d'Orson

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@ Les Guilvinistes: this tip is wrong. Both bridges are in Pontorson, including the pedestrian bridge.

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12.5 km

The Couesnon at Beauvoir

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The Couesnon is a small river which flows into the ocean at the level of Mont-Saint Michel. The Véloscénie runs along this river for a few kilometers before reaching the …

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12.7 km

View of Mont Saint-Michel

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Another viewpoint of the Mont

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13.2 km

Beautiful view of Mont Saint-Michel bay

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The spot is always worth a detour.

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14.5 km

The dam on the Couesnon

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The footpath along the Couesnon to the dam already offers an impressive view of Mont-Saint-Michel. From here, the path with an unobstructed view leads across the salt marshes and the …

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14.8 km

Footbridge to Mont Saint-Michel

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Since 2014, the footbridge has replaced the old dike-road which led to Mont-Saint-Michel. It is part of the operation to restore the maritime character of Mont-Saint-Michel. Carried out from 2005 …

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18.7 km

The Couesnon dike connects the mainland to Mont-Saint-Michel by crossing the polders. By bike, it offers a unique perspective of the bay and its expanses. This rolling, windy section gives the approach to the Mont its character.

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