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Loire Valley to Mont Saint-Michel, France

Walk with us!

Walk with us!

Walk with us!

We can't easily travel right now but we can dream, learn and get our bodies in shape for hitting tho

We can't easily travel right now but we can dream, learn and get our bodies in shape for hitting those European cobblestones hard next year!  Join us on our virtual pilgrimage in France from the Loire Valley to Mont Saint-Michel!

Who are we?

Walk with us!

Walk with us!

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My dear friend and tour guide colleague Patrick Vidal will join me in exploring an ancient pilgrimage path from Angers, France in the Loire Valley to the magnificent Mont Saint-Michel.   Patrick was my mentor when I learned to be a tour guide with Rick Steves!

FAQs

Walk with us!

What are the stops along the way?

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What do I need to do to join?  

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What are the stops along the way?

What are the stops along the way?

What are the stops along the way?

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Angers, Montreuil Juigné,  Lion d’Angers, Andigné, Segré,  Misengrain, Guigné l’Hospital, Pouancé,   La Renaudière,  Drouges, Moutiers, Argentré Pressis, Vitré,  Chatillon,  Etang de Muez, Fougères, St Germain,  Montours, St James, Vergoncey, and Mont Saint-Michel!

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What are the stops along the way?

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You are interested in joining us on our maiden virtual voyage in France?  We are thrilled!   

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FAQ'S: what's included?

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Dates of the virtual program

Saturday, January 2 - Saturday, January 30, 2021  

We start on Saturday, January 2 with a live virtual event with Patrick who will be in Angers, France in the Loire Valley.    


The general format of information in written and video content each week:

  • Saturdays: Live-stream event - this hour-long virtual tour will be recorded and can be watched anytime
  • Mondays: Culture, history 
  • Wednesdays: Wellness tips, yoga for walkers, nutrition ideas
  • Fridays: Food and wine focus 

How many miles will we walk in a month

We have a goal of approximately 40 miles per week or 175 miles in a month - walking, running, skiing, yoga, cleaning your house, grocery shopping, shoveling snow - time spent doing most all sorts of activities add up to mileage.  We will also supply you with an alternate pacing schedule if you want to have more gentle pace.  You set your pace and keep track on your own with a Fitbit or keep track as you wish.  It is an honor system!  Check out the map posted below so you can see where we "are" in France as we make our way to Mont Saint-Michel in 4 weeks.  

Virtual tours, history, culture and more

Not only will you be "walking" to Mont Saint- Michel in a month, you will be learning about the places we are passing by on this ancient pilgrimage path.  You will learn the history, culture and local foods and drink of the areas we are traveling in this Northwestern part of France.  From the dreamy Loire river valley of castles and vineyards to the dramatically vast bay of Mont Saint-Michel, we will pass through small villages and towns that have been silent witnesses to pilgrims through the ages.

What do I need to do this

1) A good pair of walking shoes/hiking boots

2) A Fitbit or an alternate method to keep track of distance (remember we will supply you with a conversion table to refer to for all your other daily activities that add up to mileage)

3) A sense of curiosity and adventure- this is our maiden virtual voyage and we are so excited to do this with you!

4) Sign up with your email and program payment of $75 

Live-stream events every Saturday on location

Patrick will broadcast from France and discuss details about where we are on the path.  Normally 9am-10am Central Standard Time on Saturdays.   These live events will be recorded and will be accessible for your viewing at your leisure.  All content will be available to you through our My Coach app, private Facebook group and YouTube group.


A coaching app to keep you motivated

After filling out the form you will get a welcome email from our coaching app that instruct you in downloading the app "My Coach."  You will get a daily email for a month with lessons and information.  The app will direct you to written and video content to help guide you on our virtual pilgrimage path.   

Optional Facebook Private Group to connect and inspire

Share your experience with others in the group.  What are your favorite walking shoes?  How are you doing with staying motivated?  What activities are you doing to add up the miles?  It is not necessary to belong to Facebook to enjoy this experience!

Our Path Together!

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