La Grande-Motte
Plage du Grands Travers
France · Occitanie
La Grande-Motte
Le Grand Travers at La Grande-Motte is a wide strip of fine sand located between La Grande-Motte and Carnon, in Occitanie. It is a spot highly appreciated by local schools and riders, known for being ideal for learning and regular kitesurfing practice.
This spot benefits from a designated official area with a well-equipped launch channel. Access is easy and the beach offers all the necessary facilities for a safe session. It is the preferred location for kitesurfing schools in the region.
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Le Grand Travers works very well with thermal wind from the southwest, especially in summer. With Tramontane (northwest wind), the spot offers a completely flat and regular playground. The wind orientation relative to the beach varies with conditions: in west wind, the wind comes side-on, while in Tramontane, the wind blows side-shore.
The kitesurfing area is well marked and defined with an official launch channel (beach access no. 60). The launch is done directly from the sandy beach. The water surface generally remains very flat, especially in thermal conditions and with Tramontane, making it an ideal terrain for freestyle and learning. Caution: the Tramontane is an offshore wind that pushes out to sea, requiring appropriate supervision and safety measures.
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