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Chemin du Douanier – Genêts loop from Vains

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Chemin du Douanier – Genêts loop from Vains

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Chemin du Douanier – Genêts loop from Vains

04:22

16.9km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Baie du Mont Saint Michel

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.02 km

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Very good coffee and cold drinks when he's there.

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5.43 km

The Route du Grouin du Sud, also known as the "Customs Officer's Path," is a 10- to 11.5-kilometer-long coastal hike near Genêts and Vains. It leads through the impressive bay of Mont Saint-Michel and offers beautiful views of the sea, Mont Saint-Michel, and the Tombelaine rock along long stretches. The route is mostly circular and takes between two and a half and three and a half hours, depending on your pace. It runs through meadows, coastal paths, and small country roads. It is unpaved in places, so sturdy footwear is recommended. A cultural highlight is the Prieuré Saint-Léonard with its historic chapel. The "Grouin du Sud" headland is particularly worth seeing; on a clear day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire bay.

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6.34 km

Saint-Léonard Ecomuseum

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In this eco-museum, come and discover the functioning of the natural environments of the bay as well as the ways in which man has exploited it through the ages.

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6.92 km

View of Mont Saint-Michel

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Beautiful view of Mont Saint Michel and the salt marshes. To admire in the early hours of the day, when the first rays of the sun light up Mont Saint Michel. Picnic tables for a meal break (very busy in high season).

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7.84 km

Picnic Area With View of Mont Saint-Michel

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The Le Grand Port picnic area offers a beautiful vantage point of Mont Saint-Michel. From here, a wide view opens up across the bay, with the silhouette of the abbey visible on the horizon on a clear day. Especially in the early morning hours or at sunset, the light glides over the mudflats and salt marshes.

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10.4 km

Genêts

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14.2 km

Priory of St Léonard

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This priory dates from the 2nd century but the building you see was built in the 11th century by the monks residing there. During the French Revolution, like many other religious buildings, the priory was sold to a private individual and remains a private residence to this day. What an amazing building to live in, don't you think?

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.87 km

5.49 km

1.24 km

307 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

3.96 km

2.76 km

2.06 km

494 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 11 June

20°C

14°C

19 %

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