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Departing from Avranches – Le Val-Saint-Père airfield, Manche ULM Évasion offers introductory weight-shift microlight flights above Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. The scenery is the main attraction: salt marshes, beaches, Tombelaine, the cliffs at Champeaux and, depending on the option chosen, Mont-Saint-Michel seen from the air.
Which introductory flight should you choose?
In 2026, several flight lengths are available, from around 10 minutes to 1 hour. The ‘Découverte’ flight remains within the bay; the ‘Mont St Michel’ flight crosses the bay and may pass directly over the Mont, weather permitting; longer flights can extend towards Granville or Cancale.
What to know before visiting
Flight paths and altitudes depend on weather conditions and air traffic regulations. The operator mentions, for example, approximately 500 m for certain crossings of the bay, and up to 1,000 m directly above Mont-Saint-Michel when conditions allow.
Why visitors choose this experience
The attraction lies as much in the sensation of flying in a weight-shift microlight as in the view. The bay changes dramatically with the light, weather and tides, making for a particularly photogenic experience. Manche ULM Évasion also offers optional photographs and video footage of the flight.
