Plage du Port d’Hourtin
France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The port of Hourtin, located on the Hourtin-Lachanau Lake in Gironde, is one of the best kitesurfing spots in the region for beginners and progression. This vast calm body of water, considered one of the largest freshwater lakes in France with its 5,700 hectares, stretches 18 kilometers long and 5 kilometers wide, offering a safe space away from the Atlantic waves.
The kitesurfing area at the port is marked by yellow buoys and reserved for practitioners. It is a spot favored by local riders for its accessibility and regular conditions, with a gradual depth that allows standing almost everywhere, even more than 100 meters from the shore. The bottom is sandy and clean, without major obstacles.
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The spot works with depression and thermal winds, with a general wind orientation from south to north. The kitesurfing area at the port is more spacious than that of Lachanau, offering more room to navigate and progress. The water surface is ultra flat with many areas where you can stand, making it an ideal terrain for learning and safety.
Launching is easy from the beach reserved for kites. The wind orientation relative to the beach varies according to weather conditions, but the spot regularly receives favorable winds from the south and southwest. Caution: kitesurfing outside the marked area is prohibited and sanctioned by the police. It is imperative to respect navigation rules and the boundaries of the reserved area.
Sources :thespot2be.com · camping-cote-dargent.com · kitesurf-hourtin.com · lesourmes.fr · bbkc.fr · spots.universkite.fr · letskite.fr
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