Required level
Advanced
Spot opening date
Ouvert toute l'année
The spot does not have specific supervision: autonomous practice required.
The 300m² launch area is rented by the local ONEKITE club. You will find small ballast bags for your kite, grass for rigging, and advice from locals if needed.
Parking
Paid parking in immediate proximity.
Attention, overnight sleeping is prohibited in this parking lot. Vans and campervans are invited to park at La Salette.
All information and rates for parking:
HEREHazards
Fairly small beach with a rather dense number of riders. Presence of spectators, trees, and children's play areas nearby. Presence of a boat dock and boarding pier immediately downwind (with North wind). Two Kitesurf schools are present on site giving lessons in open water (students depart directly from the school boat). Remember to book your lessons well in advance (schedule is generally busy).
Wind specificities
Ideal with North wind (meteorological wind) or on nice summer days with no announced wind (Thermal wind from the North that establishes around 1pm until 6pm between 8 and 12 knots "oscillating"). More turbulent wind if there's a NE or NW wind trend. The North trend Meteorological wind is generally Boosted by the thermal wind (which is always North). With South wind, navigation is much more "Rodeo" with a sheltered launch and "water hammer" wind effects, changing from 15 to 25 knots in 2 seconds....
Due to the very close relief, the wind 25m high is not the same as on the ground. It can present serious turbulence, especially near the shores.
Beginners: favor starting in open water with a school.
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