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Climbing Mont St. Michel

Has anyone used or seen others using walking sticks at Mont St. Michel?

Posted by
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Well sure. It's been a Christian pilgrimage site for almost a thousand years. Some of those pilgrims undoubtedly have trouble walking. I used a stick there - lots of stairs and stones. Nobody notices or cares.

Posted by
7321 posts

Despite some slopes, cobbles, and steep stairways (there's a "street" option and a "walls" option), this is a 100% paved project. But if you are more comfortable with one or two walking sticks, it will not cause problems with other walkers. Be sure to plan properly for taking such aids on the airplane, preferably in your checked luggage. Note that organized tours of the interior can be close quarters. AFAIR, abbey interior is only by proprietary tour or religious service.

Posted by
13955 posts

I’ll just add that I happened to be there once in a drenching rain. I felt like the cobbles got quite slick and watched several people slide down on the wall stairs. A walking stick seemed like a fine idea!!

Posted by
2391 posts

I bring and use poles whenever the footing seems precarious. I feel they will draw less attention than me sprawled on the ground.

Posted by
1140 posts

this is a 100% paved project

This is only true if you consider cobblestones to be "paving." Of course, they are—but maybe not what many people would think of when they think "paved." I have seen otherwise fit, young people really struggle on that main street with those 4-wheel "roller" suitcases that roll oh-so effortlessly in perfectly flat airport hallways.

But in answer to the OP, I think walking sticks wouldn't be a problem on the Mont at all.