2019 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

DALIU ENRIQUE LÓPEZ-TAPIA

JEAN-DANIEL SUDRES

J.D. DALLET

Our journey features spectacular coastal hikes, 13th century towns, prehistoric sites, and great local cuisine.

Normandy & Brittany COASTAL TRAILS, ANCIENT ABBEYS, AND LEGENDARY CUISINE

Dramatic coastlines, tiny stone villages, medieval abbeys, and some of the most renowned cuisine in France are found in Normandy and Brittany—it’s perfect for a WT hiking and cultural adventure. We’ll explore D-Day beaches with a historian, walk across

Beach, still pitted with shell holes and German bunkers. Mont St. Michel, rising like a mirage from the bay, has been a pilgrimage site since the 8th century. We hike a coastal trail for magnificent views of this sanctuary, then walk to it across the tidal flat (conditions permitting). On Brittany’s ravishing Côte d’Èmeraude, we hike past stone cottages, fortresses, and along cliffs to Cancale, home to the tastiest oysters in Brittany, which we’ll sample, of course. Days 6-8 Dinan / Cap Fréhel / Île de Bréhat Along the River Rance, our hike brings us past half-timbered houses, and we’ll walk the stone ramparts of Dinan, a 13th century town. On Cap Fréhel, our trail leads to the ruined abbey of Beauport, and a boat crossing brings us to magical Île de Bréhat. We’ll explore this car-free island and enjoy stunning vistas back to the pink cliffs of the Côte de Granit Rose. Days 9-11 Bay of Morbihan / Carnac / Côte Sauvage From the Bay of Morbihan, we hike through riverine forests to Poul-Fétan for a lunch of galette Bretonne (traditional buckwheat crepes). In Carnac, we walk among ancient standing stones that stretch for miles amid burial mounds. Our journey ends with a spectacular coastal walk along the Côte Sauvage, with its windswept line of cliffs braving the Atlantic waves. Depart on Day 11 via Auray.

HIGHLIGHTS • See the extraordinary 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest of England • Visit the evocative D-Day sites of Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach with a historian • Walk to spire-topped Mont St. Michel, France’s famous island-abbey • Hike in the oak forests of Carnac, one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe • Savor fresh seafood, famous oysters, legendary cheeses, crisp ciders, and wines of Brittany and Normandy DETAILS • 11-day trip begins in Caen and ends in Auray • 10 nights charming hotels and country inns • All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner

tidal flats to iconic Mont St. Michel, hike along the River Blavet to the thatch-roofed village of Poul-Fétan, and take in the majesty of Carnac, one of the largest megalithic sites in the world. As we explore these two fascinating regions

“The trip of a lifetime, with leaders who were beyond outstanding.” Bix W. Pebble Beach CA

full of history, culinary treats abound, including tasting cidre from the orchards, visiting an oyster farm in Cancale (Louis XIV had Cancale oysters brought to him at Versailles), and sampling scallops fresh from the Bay of St. Brieuc. Days 1-5 Caen / Bayeux / D-Day Beaches / Mont St. Michel / Côte d’Èmeraude After viewing the famed 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, we head to the coast for a hike at Pointe du Hoc, the high cliffs between Utah Beach and Omaha

DATES May 27-Jun 6, 2019 Jun 10-20 Sep 23-Oct 3

TRIP COST $6595 (12-15 members) $7095 (9-11 members) $7495 (4-8 members) Single supplement: $850

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Easy to moderate walks and hikes, 3-6 hours a day, van support

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