Brittany & Normandy Hiking & Walking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe Hotels
Brittany & Normandy Hiking & Walking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe Hotels
2026: May-Sep
Breton Cliffs to D-Day Beaches
Hike Brittany’s dramatic coastline, then uncover rich WWII history in Normandy. Spellbinding landscapes, charming hotels and excellent cuisine round out this northern France escape.
Highlights
- Follow trails along the wild Côte d’Émeraude (the Emerald Coast), with sweeping views of turquoise seas and windswept buffs
- Discover Saint-Malo’s pirate past as you stroll the town’s fortified walls and soak in the sea air
- Beat the crowds with an early morning tour of the breathtaking Mont-Saint-Michel, a World Heritage Site and marvel of medieval architecture
- Connect with World War II history as you walk along D-Day beaches, tour the Normandy American Cemetery and visit Mulberry Harbour
- Sample local specialties like Breton galettes, fresh oysters and Normandy cider in cozy French brasseries and gastronomic restaurants
Start Saint-Malo
End Bayeux
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Bienvenue en France! Trek along the rocky headlands of La Rance Estuary • Walk through the popular town of Dinard and admire its fabulous villas, inviting sandy beaches and splendid belle epoque and art deco structures • Enjoy a sweet sip of kir Breton, an authentic Brittany aperitif • Relish the sea breezes on a ferry across the Rance Estuary to the fortified city of St-Malo • Stroll through the cobbled streets of St-Malo, once notorious as a refuge for the king’s corsairs (pirates) • Hike along Brittany’s celebrated coast past expansive ocean views and fields of heather and pastureland.
Nights 1-2
This bright and airy hotel is just steps away from Saint-Malo's iconic ramparts and welcoming shops.
Days 3-6
Journey to the dreamy island monastery of Mont-St-Michel, one of Europe’s most hallowed pilgrimage destinations • Stroll through the historic town of Bayeux • Relax amid our hotel’s fragrant fruit orchards and serene French-style park • Hike along the waterfront to view what remains of Mulberry Harbour • Accompanied by a local historian, visit the D-Day beaches and the Normandy American Cemetery • Walk the length of Omaha Beach to fully appreciate its scale and complexity • Explore the Norman countryside, roaming bucolic landscapes and tranquil pastures along the Aure River.
Nights 3-5
Surrounded by a tranquil French-style park and fruit orchards, this hotel offers the perfect setting for peaceful walks amid classic Norman scenery. (pool, spa)
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