In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationEurope / Channel Islands
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions121.26 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
A complete change of scenery just an hour from the French coast. Each island possesses its own unique charm. First, we arrive on Jersey , the Isle of Flowers, in a distinctly British atmosphere. In the north of the island, the Cliff Path overlooks majestic cliffs, from Grosnez Point to Bouley Bay . A short crossing to the island of Guernsey and we discover the port of St. Peter Port, a charming village built like an amphitheater overlooking the sea, where Victor Hugo once stayed. The small hamlets in the south of the island and the verdant valleys offer a pleasant tranquility . On the island of Sark, we step back in time where the sound of our footsteps is only muffled by horse-drawn carriages… This tour is offered in 2- or 3-star hotels.
The highlights
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British charm 2 hours from Saint-Malo
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The breathtaking panoramas from the high coastal cliffs
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Well-located 2* or 3* hotels in the heart of Saint Helier and Saint Peter Port
Photos
Jérôme - verified review - august 2025
Jérôme - verified review - august 2025
Jérôme - verified review - august 2025
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 485 m
- Average daily descent: 493 m
Management
Your travel itinerary will be accessible via a mobile app. There you will find the detailed day-by-day program, your vouchers with contact details for service providers, as well as a GPS function to follow your route in real time throughout your stay.
Program
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Crossing to Jersey from Saint-Malo
- Transportation Boat - 02h - 52km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 430 m
- Negative elevation 405 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrived in Saint-Malo in the morning and crossed to Jersey. First hike on the west side of the island, from Saint-Brelade Bay to Pointe de Corbière, dominated by its lighthouse. At the tip of the point, a magnificent panorama unfolds over Saint-Ouen Bay.
Night in Saint Helier.
Day 1 -
The cliffs of northern Jersey - Saint Helier
- Transportation Minibus - 00h45 - 25km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 415 m
- Negative elevation 320 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A bus journey takes you to the northwest of the island to Etacquerel for a spectacular hike to the top of the island's highest cliffs, leading to Groznez Castle. The beaches of Lecq, the Devil's Hole, and Sorel Point are highlights of this day overlooking the ocean. Return by bus to St. Helier from the peaceful parish of St. John.
Night in Saint Helier.
Day 2 -
From Bonne Nuit Bay to Rozel Bay - Saint Helier
- Transportation Minibus - 00h45 - 25km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 11 km
- Positive elevation gain 415 m
- Negative elevation 440 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Take a bus to the north of the island. Continue along a path perched atop cliffs, offering stunning panoramic views of the charming anchorages of Bouley Bay and Rozel Bay. Return to St. Helier by bus.
Night in Saint Helier.
Day 3 -
Crossing to Guernsey, the Pointe de Jerbourg - Saint Peter Port
- Transportation Boat - 01h - 47km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 675 m
- Negative elevation 760 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free time on St. Helier. Ferry crossing to Guernsey. Short bus ride to the south of the island and hike from Jersey Point to St. Peter Port, passing by the beautiful Fermain Bay beach. The day's activities will be planned around the ferry schedule between Jersey and Guernsey.
Night in Saint Peter Port.
Day 4 -
From Guernsey to Sark - Saint Peter Port
- Transportation Boat - 00h45 - 15km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 460 m
- Negative elevation 460 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Departure for Sark, a leap into the past! Motorized traffic is prohibited. Along the way, we discover La Coupée, the gardens of La Seigneurie, Dixcart Bay… Pure bliss of tranquility! Return to Guernsey.
Night in Saint Peter Port.
Day 5 -
Pleinmont point - Icart Point - Saint Peter port
- Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 18km
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Distance 14 km
- Positive elevation gain 515 m
- Negative elevation 570 m
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Hike along the high cliffs of southern Guernsey from Pleinmont Point to Icart Point. More than 100m above the sea, this rugged coastline offers spectacular views of small rocky islets, secluded bays and further on, in good weather, the Cotentin Peninsula.
Night in Saint Peter Port.
Day 6 -
Back to France
- Transportation Boat - 02h - 100km
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free time to explore Saint Peter Port, following in the footsteps of Victor Hugo: Candie Garden, Victor Hugo's house. Return crossing to Saint-Malo (return time varies depending on the boat).
Day 7
Note
The program was established based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen circumstances are always possible, and situations beyond our control may alter its course. Boat schedules to the islands may be modified at the last minute depending on weather conditions.
Please bring one bag or suitcase per person weighing no more than 20 kg, labeled with your name, to be transported at each stage of your trip. Carriers may refuse a second bag per person or any luggage exceeding 20 kg. Please also bring a daypack for your personal belongings.
This tour is offered as a package with 2* or 3* hotels.
Accommodation
In a 2* or 3* hotel depending on the package chosen.
Access
Boat schedules vary by day – please contact us. Departure may be early and return late. An overnight stay in St. Malo before or after the trip may be necessary (please contact us).
Go to the starting point
Direct train from Paris to Saint-Malo (TGV - approximately 2 hours 40 minutes) or with a connection in Rennes. To reach the St Malo ferry terminal (Naye ferry terminal), you can walk 20 minutes or take the bus (lines 1 and 2).
From Paris: Take the A13 towards Caen, then the A84 towards Rennes. Exit the A13 motorway and follow signs for Mont Saint-Michel, then Saint-Malo (N175 then N176). In Saint-Malo, follow the signs for "Gare maritime / Terminal ferry du Naye". Allow plenty of time to park your car, as you must arrive at the ferry terminal 1 hour and 10 minutes before your boat's departure (departures can be early). We recommend the Paul Féval car park (shuttle service to the walled city). Depending on your boat's departure time, you may need to book an overnight stay in Saint-Malo the night before your departure (please contact us for details).
Price details
The price includes
- 6 nights in a 2* or 3* hotel depending on the package chosen
- Breakfasts
- Sea crossings, including the return crossing to Sark
- Transfers of people (with their luggage, 20 kg max. and one per person) from the ferry terminal to the hotel and then from the hotel back to the ferry terminal in Jersey and Guernsey.
- The digital roadbook (GPS included)
- 24/7 telephone support
The price does not include
- Access to and from the Saint-Malo ferry terminal at the end of the stay
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- The ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) costs approximately 19.50 euros per person.
- Meals and drinks (allow approximately €15-20 per meal)
- Bus tickets to reach the starting point of the hikes and return. Visits (for example, the Victor Hugo House – to be booked as soon as possible by you and paid for on site, approximately £2.35/journey in Jersey and £1.50/journey in Guernsey)
- Insurance
Options
- Travel pouch : CHF32.02 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
A valid passport is required, even for children. Please provide us with the name that appears on the passport when making your reservation.
An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is mandatory for travelers going to the Channel Islands from 26/04/2026. Cost: £16 per person (approximately €19.50 per person). The ETA is valid for 2 years (or until the expiry of the passport to which it is linked, whichever comes first). Registration is very easy. Simply download the UK ETA app (you can scan the QR code on [website/platform name]). Download the app (https://www.gov.uk/eta ) to your phone via Google Play or the App Store. You must complete this process yourself no later than 5 days before your departure. You will need your passport, payment card, and access to your email. Of course, we are available to answer any questions you may have. The link to the UK government website is https://www.gov.uk/eta . Please ensure you download the official app. If you are unable to download the app, you can apply online at https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/how-to-apply
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- A pouch to wear around your neck or on your belt for your passport and/or identity card, your driving licence, your vaccination record, your European Health Insurance Card, your travel insurance leaflet, your currency, your credit card and your personal papers.
- Medium-sized plastic container with plastic cutlery if you wish to prepare some meals.
- Plastic bags to ensure the watertightness of your belongings, cameras and clothes.
- Dirty laundry bag
- "Calinette" type moistened towels
- Earplugs, always useful!
- Notepad and pen, book, deck of cards
- Walking sticks (optional).
- Pair of binoculars,
- Camera,
- Mobile phone,
- Toiletries
- Swimsuit.
- Change of clothes for the evening.
- 1 1.5 litre water bottle or 2 equivalent (camel bag or rigid water bottles).
- Headlamp, spare batteries and bulbs.
- A Swiss Army knife or equivalent.
- Knife, spoon, fork and individual Tupperware for picnics to avoid the use of disposable plastic.
Clothing to bring
- A cap or hat for sun protection.
- A scarf to protect the neck.
- A pair of sunglasses with a high protection rating.
- 1 or 2 thermal undergarments (short or long sleeve T-shirts).
- T-shirts (short and long sleeves), preferably made of quick-drying technical material.
- 1 warm fleece or equivalent.
- A breathable, waterproof windproof jacket with a Gore-Tex type hood.
- 1 or 2 long shorts.
- 1 pair of comfortable walking trousers (ideally with detachable legs).
- 1 spare pair of trousers.
- 1 pair of waterproof over-trousers, Gore-Tex type.
- 1 pair of comfortable, waterproof trekking shoes with a mid or high-cut upper and sole
adhesive (Vibram type).
- 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent light shoes for the evening.
- Pairs of walking socks.
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Philippe
- 67 ans
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Laurent
- 52 ans
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Hello Laurent,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on your stay in the Channel Islands.
We are sorry that the accommodation did not meet your expectations. The bedding in your room was recently replaced, but we understand that the hotel's older style may have disappointed you.
For the takeaway breakfast, our local agency has planned improvements for the coming seasons, so that the organization is smoother.
We regret that the early departure for Sark disrupted your schedule.
Thank you for your comments, and for your positive feedback on the islands and our digital roadbook.
The Decathlon Travel team
Jérôme
- 42 ans
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