Treasures of the Emerald Coast
STARTING POINT
Pontorson
FINISH POINT
Saint Malo
DURATION
8 days / 7 nights
SEASON
From April to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 950€/person
- Explore two of the most stunning regions in France in one journey
- Follow the scenic paths along the Emerald coast
- Wander through the fortified walls of the iconic Mont Saint-Michel
- Traverse Normandy’s rugged coastline and Brittany’s rolling hills
- Discover the medieval marvels of Dol de Bretagne
- Relish fresh seafood at the Oystear Capital of France
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Experience the enchanting beauty of both Normandy and Brittany on a walking tour along the Emerald Coast, famous for the jewel-like color of coastal waters. This unique journey takes you through two of France’s most captivating regions, and seamlessly blends adventure, history, and natural splendor.
On this tour, you will wander through the iconic Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue into Brittany, where medieval towns like Dol de Bretagne invite exploration with their ancient streets and Gothic cathedrals.
As you traverse these diverse landscapes, you'll encounter the lush Normandy countryside and rugged coastal cliffs, with panoramic views stretching to the Channel Islands, before crossing into Brittany's rolling hills and picturesque villages.
On the way, you’ll be able to taste the freshest oysters in Cancale, famously known as the Oyster Capital of France, and enjoy local seafood delicacies at charming harbor-side eateries. The route also leads to Pointe du Grouin, where the rugged coastline and historic lighthouse offer panoramic vistas and a chance to observe seabirds at the Île des Landes. Walking along the rugged coastline also provides an abundance of opportunities to spot marine wildlife, including sea lions and dolphins.
Make sure you don’t miss a thing!
To ensure your journey is both seamless and enjoyable, we take care of all the details. From arranging charming accommodations to managing logistics, our team is dedicated to making your holiday stress-free. We provide a meticulously crafted day-to-day itinerary with everything you might need for a perfect walking holiday, including detailed GPS tracks, information about the trail and highlights, insider tips, and local recommendations.
Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Normandy and create memories that will stay with you long after the journey ends!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.