Sporting holidays in the Bassin d’Arcachon

Situated in the Bassin d’Arcachon, you can enjoy a multitude of sporting activities, on land or sea.

Whether by bike or on foot there are numerous sporting possibilities surrounding the campsite.

On foot, by bike or on roller skates, welcome to the 200 kms of cycle paths amidst the forest.

Enjoy the Grand Crohot beach at just 7 kms from the campsite, where you can take surfing lessons or simply just sun bath.

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Surfs up at Grand Crohot beach !

Situated at 7kms from the campsite, this beach is ideal for those who want to surf, young and old alike,surf schools will guide those who want to catch a wave!

You can also rent surf boards and enjoy the surf!

Bassin d’ Arcachon by Kayak!

For canoe/ kayak enthusiasts , rendez-vous at the Arès harbour , where « Bécalou Canoë Kayak » offers outings to discover the area (with or without guides). Open daily during the season from 9h00 to 12h00 and 2h00 to 6h00.

Further information on www.becalou.com or call 05 57 70 49 00

Scuba diving in the Bassin d’Arcachon !

Enjoy a scuba diving session in the biggest sea horse natural reserve in France. The diving school “Hippo” based on the Cap-Ferret headland , (at 12 kms from the campsite), offer first diving experiences , diving courses, discovery sessions and snorkeling outings…. all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere , you can discover the mysterious world of sea horses. Further information on www.plongeehippo.com

Let’s get under way for l’ile aux Oiseaux !

Discover the Club Nautique de Claouey (at 6 kms from the campsite) where you can learn rowing , windsurfing or traditional sailing techniques. Further information on www.cnclaouey.com

Arcachon and its numerous hiking trails !

Don’t forget your walking boots! Numerous breathtaking trails start just beside the campsite! : The Dune du Pilat, the « prés salés » of Arès, The Saint jacques de Compostelle path crossing the heart of the forest ,the villages and oyster farming ports….

Various guided tours are organised during the summer season.

For further information consult the Lège-Cap-Ferret tourist office website or www.bassin-arcachon.com