Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The discovery of shifting sands allows you to live a unique experience in France. Mont Saint Michel is the only place in France where you can experience this phenomenon. Each time it is a moment of joy and laughter for children and adults.
For your safety, this activity is supervised by a state-certified professional with more than 20 years of experience in this field. Throughout the activity, the guide will give advice and help people who may be in difficulty. This experience will be an extraordinary memory for young and old.
Additional Info
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Check-out time depends on the tide
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 tide therefore it will be communicated to you by message when confirming the activity. The service lasts approximately 1 hour on a 2 kilometer loop route around Mont Saint Michel. The tour will begin with an explanation of the phenomenon and then the guide will give a demonstration. Participants will then be asked to sink up to their knees and learn the technique to get out. People who don't want to sink in can observe the experience and take photos of their friends or children in the sand. Then at the end of the activity the guide will take you to the edge of a river to wash your legs. The tour ends as it began at the foot of Mont Saint Michel.
Options
Quicksand Experience Mont Saint Michel
What‘s Included
Ticket for the discovery of quicksand
All Fees and Taxes
Guided tour
Official guide to the bay of Mont Saint Michel
Parking price (17 euros)
Tips
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An experience you can't miss!
Silvina G,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I must confess I had my doubts, but we enjoyed an incredible experience. Stephane was a wonderful guide. He explained everything clearly and made us feel confident, and gave us the opportunity to try different levels of difficulty several times. I would do it again without hesitation!
Great fun for the family
Erin C,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so much fun to learn about quicksand and then experience it. The kids loved it (7 and 10); they were the most prepared in full swimsuits. I loved it.
What a unique experience!
Brandon D,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience and beautiful walk. The entire family had so much fun and couldn't believe how fast you start sinking.
We ended up not doing...
CHRISTINA N,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We ended up not doing this because of communications with the tour operator before the activity. We emailed the tour operator asking for the exact time as it was not in any of the information received. The tour operator responded but, instead of simply telling us the time, asked us what time it stated in the email we received (but we did not receive an email). I then provided the tour operator with a screenshot of what we received (with no time indicated) and the operator responded to "see email previously sent." We preferred to not even do the activity than go back and forth when the operator could have simply told us the time.
Extraordinary
283stefaniev,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top-notch guide. Very beautiful experience
A perfect experience
Svetlana F,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A perfect experience, well organised and nicely performed. A super interesting diving into the quick sands, full of humour and physical activities.
Incredible.
NATHALIE M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very beautiful experience in the quicksand. Guide Stéphane was very friendly; I would do it again without hesitation. A magnificent and beautiful sunny day.
Perfect!
nadia j,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience, I had a blast! I recommend this activity without hesitation! Stéphane was fantastic and gave us great advice, thank you!
GREAT
71constancec,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stéphane is a great guide, very pleasant and who provides us with explanations! Pleasant and fun time, to do!
Stephane was the perfect guide
Megan K,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Stephane was well researched and could handle a big group with children well. He made us feel safe and explained well in both French and English.
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