Pléneuf-Val-André

Kitesurfing at Vallées beach is prohibited from June 15 to September 15 inclusive under a municipal order, so outings should be planned outside this period. Winds from west to northwest often blow side-on to side-shore relative to the beach, offering comfortable sessions when the sea is not choppy. Launching takes place on the sand; prefer clear areas and identify the monitored swimming zone in summer to stay out of it.

The water level varies greatly with the tides: at low tide, the beach reveals a wide band of sand and the water is shallower, with chop near the shore; at high tide, the water rises and can form more glassy sections protected from the wind by the coast. There is a marked channel near the town (used to cross the 300-meter band to authorized areas), pay attention to the signage and do not navigate in the 300-meter zone without permission.

Recommended navigation areas are open sectors without rocks or structures nearby; avoid the northern sector if rocks are exposed. Local clubs (kitesurfing schools and clubs) can indicate the best take-off and landing areas and pay attention to prohibited zones during the summer.