Walking beneath Mont St Michel, France, September 2016
Whilst there is now a sleek, modern bridge connecting Mont St Michel to the coast, many people choose to trek across the sands at low tide. This route has been popular since the 9th century, being a key section of the Camino de Santiago. Whilst many of today’s sandy trekkers are here for the fun or the physical challenge, or possibly even a beauty treatment for the feet, the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela or still followed by many thousands of people each year.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 13 October 2017
wow, that is one amazing photo. one of the commentators is correct….it looks like a flock of birds till closer inspection. It’s on my dream list to visit Mont St Michel. I’m intrigued though…I didn’t realise it’s connected to the Camino! Which route would it be connected to? I’ll have to investigate
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It was a popular route for pilgrims from Britain. This link offers you the chance to walk it if you fancy (and have the time) https://caminoways.com/introduction-to-mont-saint-michel-way
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Oh thank you so much for the link Debbie. Much appreciated
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That’s one wet pilgrimage, but I guess pilgrimages aren’t supposed to be easy!
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Love this! I though the first picture was people walking in the clouds. You tricked me! ha
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I remember visiting Mont St Michel a few years ago and wandering around at low tide but there was no long line of people then… a very interesting image, brings up lots of connotations nothing to do with Mont St Michel (or the Camino de Santiago). 🙂
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You may have been there when the causeway was still in place. It was causing massive silting and the island was going to join the mainland permanently. It has been removed and the island is now an island and the tides are as fast and variable as always.
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It was about 6 years ago, and I do remember a causeway, you’re right. We spent there about half a day and at low tide we walked out on the sand and took some pictures from the distance…
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Amazing entry!
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Nice view of those trekkers. It makes me want to take that pilgrimage.
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Wonderful 🙂
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I am very tempted to do this trip again! And to get out on the sand this time.
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I was going to ask if you walked on the sand bridge
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The causeway has been removed so it’s now a solid modern bridge. So it’s walk the sand at low tide or the bridge at any time (though it can go slightly under water at high tide)
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Am I surprised I like these photos best when it comes to ‘scale’? Not at all. They are, in fact, wonderful.
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Now that is a great entry for scale 😀 Wonderful people pattern, Debbie!
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There’s no messing around out there, as the mud/sand takes a very firm hold on your feet. They have to walk in line to avoid sinking far deeper than desired!
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From that height, they look like a flock of birds! Or should I go to Specsavers?
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ha ha! I rather like the bird likeness.
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😊😊
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