Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel
Overview
Exploring the quicksand offers a unique experience found nowhere else in France—except at Mont-Saint-Michel. It is always a time of joy and laughter for both children and adults.
For your safety, this activity is led by a state-certified professional with over 26 years of experience in the field. Throughout the activity, the guide offers advice and assists anyone facing difficulties. This experience promises to leave lasting memories for young and old alike.
What's Included
- Ticket to discover the quicksand
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided tour
- Official Guide to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
- Parking fee
- Tips
Meeting Location
Corps de Garde des Bourgeo
50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your local guide at the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, in front of the main entrance.
The meeting time depends on the tides; you will be notified via message once the activity is confirmed.
The experience lasts approximately one hour and follows a 2-kilometer loop around Mont Saint-Michel.
The tour begins with an explanation of the phenomenon, followed by a demonstration by the guide. Participants will then be invited to step out onto the sand—sinking in up to their knees—and learn the technique for freeing themselves. Those who prefer not to sink in can watch the experience and take photos of their friends or children in the sand. At the end of the activity, the guide will lead you to a nearby stream to rinse off your legs. The tour concludes at the foot of Mont Saint-Michel, where it began.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The departure time depends of the time of the low tide
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-22427P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- Ticket to discover the quicksand.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Guided tour.
- Official Guide to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel.
- Parking fee.
- Tips.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The departure time depends of the time of the low tide
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Ticket to discover the quicksand
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guided tour
- Official Guide to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel
- Parking fee
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- The departure time depends of the time of the low tide
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
