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Spot de Hourtin-lac

Hourtin-lac

Hourtin-lac

Kitesurfing spot | France

45.18 | -1.09

06:58 | 21:05

Overview

Please take note of the signage provided on site. The kiteboarding navigation area is located on the left when arriving at the beach. The rigging area is also on the left. Please be very careful to respect the kite launch and navigation areas, especially during the summer period when there are many swimmers. The kitesurfing area is marked by yellow buoys. Kitesurfing outside this area is prohibited and generally sanctioned by the police, especially during the summer period. Please respect other users of the site, both on the beach and in the water.
For foiling, you need to walk about 200 m in the water before having enough depth (depending on the lake level).

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Technical details of Hourtin-lac spot

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Local association recommendations

FFVL certified spot

Spot functioning

Access from the town of Hourtin. Take Avenue du Lac, a parking lot is located on the left when arriving at the lake.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Ouvert toute l'année

Parking

Beach parking. Free. Height limit of 2m.

Hazards

Be careful of the proximity of pine trees at launch. Watch out for flat rocks in certain areas (hardpan).

Wind specificities

All types of wind from southwest to northwest. The due north orientation is not very suitable, generally with significant wind shadow at launch.

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