My first trek along the GR223

But the day is far from over! You resume your walk, with Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay to guide you, always accompanied by the songs of the birds: indeed, many species inhabit the Bay and the cliffs of Carolles-Champeaux are a real spot for observation, particularly during the autumn, the migration period. In fact, the word “trek” etymologically comes from the word “migration” in Afrikaans. You continue along the cliffs, passing by the Cabane Vauban de Champeaux, the most beautiful kilometre in France according to General Eisenhower. The view from 60 metres up is breathtaking! And you may well be starting to run out of breath, because the effort is there and your thighs are heating up, but you stay focused with Benoit’s support. Then you catch sight of the last Vauban hut at Saint-Jean-Le-Thomas, which marks the end of the cliffs and an imminent respite for you! The landscape before you is now the pretty village with its beach huts, then the Bay and its wild dunes stretching as far as the Bec d’Andaine de Gneêts. You arrive at the Jardin des Dunes for a well-earned break, without losing sight of the Mont and its Bay. With your strength restored, you return to the GR223 towards Genêts, via the wild dunes of Dragey. The scenery changes, but the view doesn’t, as Mont-Saint-Michel still stands watch in the distance. You walk across the sand to the Bec d’Andaine, one of the main departure points for crossings of the Bay. You then pass through the charming village of Genêts, where you are greeted by an entirely different environment: ponds, salt meadows, where cows and sheep graze. The final stage is just around the corner: the Cara-Meuh organic and educational farm! You’re tired, but you’re more satisfied to have reached your goal, with all the superb images of your journey in your mind. You then enjoy a visit to the farm, where you taste their famous caramels, then chat with the farm’s owners and workers – you can even help milk the cows if you’ve got a bit of strength left! You’ll be tempted to buy a few local products from their shop. Benoit takes advantage of these convivial moments to offer you time to chat over a drink and debrief with you about your experience. But the clock is ticking, and the 308 shuttle returning from Mont-Saint-Michel or Avranches will be here soon! You set off again for the very last effort before enjoying a much-needed siesta, with the memories of your day fresh in your mind. Well done, you’ve done it! Next objective: the Bay trek, this time over two days!