Loire Valley - Mont St-Michel on demand
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 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!
My dear friend and tour guide colleague Patrick Vidal joins 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!
What are the stops along the way?
What are the stops along the way?
What are the stops along the way?
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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Once you sign up you are set to receive information each day about the distances you will travel and historical and cultural information along your route!
FAQ'S: what's included?
4 week virtual program of walking + tourism
The 365 Pilgrimage Paths are available to experience whenever you wish. There is no live streaming, however you have access to all our pre-recorded content.
The general format of information in written and video content each week:
- Certain locations we have an hour-long virtual tour with Patrick as our guide
- Learn about local culture, history, food and wine
- Bonus wellness tips, yoga for walkers, nutrition ideas
How many miles might you walk in a month
The path is 40 miles per week or 175 miles in a month - this is a lot for many people. So we encourage you to pick your own adventure and know that walking, running, yoga, cleaning your house, grocery shopping - time spent doing most all sorts of activities also add up to mileage.
You set your pace and keep track on your own with a Fitbit or keep track as you wish. Check out the map posted below so you can see where you "are" in France as you make your 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 fascinating places we are passing by on this ancient pilgrimage path. You will learn the history, culture and local foods and drink of the areas while 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, you 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 *(if you plan to "walk" the path- it isn't a requirement! For some people the tourism aspect is what interests them)
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 also add up to mileage)
3) A sense of curiosity and adventure
4) Sign up with your email and program payment of $69
Recorded events on location with Patrick
Once a week there is a one-hour session with Patrick on location in France where he talks about where we are on the path. Most days during the week there are short videos or written content on the places you are walking by.