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Kitesurf

Kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot at the Giffaumont access point on the Lac du Der-Chantecoq (51/52), the largest artificial lake in France at 4,800 hectares. This entry point is located near the Giffaumont sailing school and nautical club, on the south-eastern shore of the lake. Works best from March to early September when the lake is full. Outside this period, prefer the north basin near port d'Arrigny.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Lac du Der / Giffaumont: when to go?

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Season · peak

93h

in February · 15 rideable days

The season runs from January to April, peaking in February: 13 rideable days a month and 93 hours of usable wind, at 11 °C. The low point is May, at 9 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 85%13-20 knots · 14%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 85% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 132 mm.

Monthly averages: Lac du Der / Giffaumont

Monthly averages — Lac du Der / Giffaumont — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.0	76 h	6 °C	98 mm
February	15.0	93 h	9 °C	86 mm
March	13.0	78 h	13 °C	57 mm
April	12.5	81 h	16 °C	68 mm
May	9.0	63 h	20 °C	82 mm
June	11.0	79 h	24 °C	118 mm
July	11.0	72 h	25 °C	120 mm
August	11.0	59 h	26 °C	89 mm
September	12.0	84 h	19 °C	132 mm
October	12.0	69 h	16 °C	65 mm
November	10.0	68 h	10 °C	65 mm
December	11.0	57 h	7 °C	69 mm

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Technical details of Lac du Der / Giffaumont spot

The spot works with winds from SW, W.

Depending on conditions: SE, S, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

Wind specificities

Works with all wind directions during the main season. North is possible but irregular, giving flat conditions — relocate to Giffaumont or Nuisement for better access. South-West and West are the most common productive winds. Wind is not consistently strong; come on F4+ days for best sessions.

Hazards

Kite practice is regulated on the Lac du Der — check current rules with the port d'Arrigny club before heading out. Respect bird protection areas around the lake shores. In winter, the lake level drops; the north basin (near port d'Arrigny) remains navigable. Watch for other water users.

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