Pointe de la Fosse
France · Pays de la Loire
The Pointe de la Fosse, located in Barbâtre on the island of Noirmoutier in Vendée, is an authentic and tranquil kitesurfing spot on the French Atlantic coast. It is one of the best spots in the region, appreciated for its preserved natural setting and exceptional conditions.
The spot benefits from a unique topography with vast sandbanks that create shallow lagoons. It is an ideal place to progress safely, where the water remains perfectly flat and accessible to riders of all levels.
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Pointe de la Fosse works with very varied wind orientations. The spot is ideal with wind from the north, northwest, west, southwest, and south. With a west-northwest orientation, the wind is generally side-shore to side-on, providing stable and predictable conditions.
The water is a shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom. At low tide, the depth is very reduced (about 1 meter), which facilitates learning and allows for standing everywhere. At high tide, the depth increases slightly but remains very gradual. The best time to ride is at low tide, about 2 hours before and 2 hours after, especially for beginners.
Launching is easy from the fine sandy beach. There are virtually no obstacles, no waves, and the current is generally weak. However, be careful not to navigate in the bouchot area (oyster parks) with south winds.
Sources :unplug-kitesurf.com · kiteguide.com · magasin-glissevolution.com · fromentinekite.fr · ile-noirmoutier.com · mouvnkite.fr
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