Between St Gilles and Les Sables d'OLonnes, the road is well indicated. It's very touristic with a good parking for vans. You will find a camping next to the beach with little shops.
One of the most wonderful spot in vendee. Not the best but the easier with 4-5 peaks simutanously along the beach (2km) moving with the tide. Very good spot to progress without localism. Caution: the spot doesn't accept on-shore wind! summer time: thermic wind from ocean begin at 11am. generally, water temperature is greater than the other place (+2/+3°).Cool spot if you want a cool day trip. Good access, soft wave. There is a special surf area on the beach so there is no problem with swimmer. Take a meal, your surf and you will have a good day.
Overview
Atmosphere
Touristic in summer, but just before en after the season, that's great and sometime you are alone in water with goods waves.
General
It's the spot where I began surf, it's a sentimental spot for me.
Some advice please
I am staying at Les Dunes campsite in late August and wanted to know how much it costs for surf lessons and board hire and if any place is recommended?
comment by Nico, 2007-07-18 00:17:21
Longboarders and beginners?
Well I'm a longboarder and I learnt to surf here in '97 (on a 6'4"!) but like the man says, come here in Sept and you'll soon change your mind! When it goes off there are some serious waves, I've seen broken boards and bodies at a few of the spots nearby and when the Bud Bud is cranking you'd better know what you're doing! I spent the best part of 3 years here and although it can be crowded the genuine locals are top-notch, show them some respect and you'll get it back. I may be sentimental, but I love this place...
comment by todosantos, 2007-04-06 13:32:18
a spot for beginners and longboarders ?
Ok guies... but if come on autumn and winter season, I'm sure you could change your mind.
comment by Anonymous, 2007-08-09 09:24:54