25 departures a year
bay crossing included
FROM 190 €
NEXT DEPARTURE
More than a hike — an Adventure!
There is the journey you can see: the dust, the effort, the beauty of Normandy and the vastness of the Bay.
And then there is the unseen journey. The one that opens up when the phone goes off, thoughts stretch out and silence settles in.
Whether you are a believer, an atheist, spiritual, or simply someone who loves wide-open spaces, Le Sentier offers you the same promise: to leave clock time behind and rediscover the time of nature.
You come to walk. You leave with far more than memories!
100 KILOMETRES
Four days on foot, from Champsecret to La Merveille — the Wonder — along the historic pilgrimage route to Mont-Saint-Michel, through Normandy’s hedgerow countryside, sunken lanes, forests and waterfalls, all the way to the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel! Open to walkers aged 10 and over.
The Companions
Walking together means never facing the effort alone. Several Companions accompany you with kindness and quiet attentiveness throughout the five-day adventure: four days of walking and a morning on Mont-Saint-Michel.
everything organised
Companions, accommodation, shops along the way, the bay crossing, a night on Mont-Saint-Michel and the return journey by coach: everything is organised for you. All you need to do is pick up your backpack and dare to take the first step!
an adventure
Disconnect from the virtual world to reconnect with the real one, to rediscover the present moment and a sense of meaning. An inward journey, at the rhythm of your footsteps, to connect with yourself, others and the world. An age-old quest, an invitation to mystery…
A walk towards what matters most…
DAY 1: CHAMPSECRET – LONLAY-L’ABBAYE
Day 1: 21 km
Elevation gain: 310 m – Elevation loss: 381 m
DAY 2: LONLAY-L’ABBAYE – MORTAIN
Day 2: 32 km
Elevation gain: 574 m – Elevation loss: 492 m
DAY 3: MORTAIN – ISIGNY-LE-BUAT
Day 3: 22 km
Elevation gain: 141 m – Elevation loss: 282 m
DAY 4: ISIGNY-LE-BUAT – MONT-SAINT-MICHEL
Day 4: 28 km
Elevation gain: 144 m – Elevation loss: 202 m
THE SPIRIT OF LE SENTIER
A shared adventure built on mutual support
Since 2014, we have never walked alone. With more than 7,500 walkers accompanied, the association has become an established institution. Today, Le Sentier is led through shared governance by 12 Archicompagnons and supported by dozens of volunteers. We are a secular organisation, recognised in France as acting in the public interest and affiliated with the Fédération Sportive et Culturelle de France.
CAMPING – 190 €
Bring your tent, and we will share our evenings under the stars… 2027 price for a first walk, including membership.
INDOOR ACCOMMODATION – 290 €
Every evening, you can be sure of a warm place to sleep indoors! 2027 price for a first walk, including membership.
THE ORIGINS OF LE SENTIER
An eternal quest, between Earth and Sky, on the path to Paradise…
The adventure began with a book, La Porte Mystérieuse du Mont-Saint-Michel, the founder’s tale of initiation. Today, that quest continues in a second book, Le Compagnon du Sentier, and in a graphic novel. Discover the works that have inspired thousands of walkers to take to the road.
READY FOR THE ADVENTURE IN 2027?
The 2027 calendar is online!
LES COMPAGNONS DU SENTIER
A French non-profit association under the Law of 1901
Recognised in France as acting in the public interest – Affiliated with the FSCF
Travel agency licence, France: IM061210001
Registered office:
Secret Knight
3 rue du Colonel Lefèvre, 61700 Champsecret, France
Email: contact@lesentier.org
Phone: +33 6 33 39 02 20