Paragliding on the Dune du Pilat

Europe’s highest dune, measured at over 106 metres high, the Dune du Pilat is one of France’s unique landscapes.
Only half an hour from our campsite near the Dune du Pilat in Biscarrosse, it attracts numerous paragliders every year, who take to the air from the immense sand dune, as well as thrill-seekers wishing to discover the Dune du Pilat from the air.

So it’s easy to enjoy a tandem paragliding experience with an instructor on the Dune du Pilat in the Arcachon Basin and Gironde. This is our top 3 list of companies offering a paragliding experience on the Dune du Pilat, but there are many others.

• From the end of March to the end of September, Pyla Parapente offers first-time paragliding flights.
• You can choose between a contemplative flight to observe the view over the basin, or a more sporting, sensational flight, with more thrills and speed.
• The contemplative flight is priced at €50 for 10 minutes and €80 for 20 minutes.
• The sensation flight costs €60 for 10 minutes and €100 for 20 minutes.
• Pyla Parapente also offers an HD video option for €30.
• You can book your flight on the Pyla Parapente website.

• Waggas School is a well-known paragliding school in the region.
• They appeared in the film “Camping 2” and in various magazines.
• Prices are identical to those of Pyla Parapente: 50€ for 10 minutes or 80€ for 20 minutes for a discovery flight, 60€ or 100€ for a sensation flight.
• They also welcome groups.
• Paragliding courses are held in the spring.

• The paragliding school, Dune Parapente, offers first flights on the exceptional site of Dune du Pyla.
• Open from early April to late September.
• Flights from 10 to 30 minutes with a range of options, including video.
• Prices range from 60 to 200 euros.
• Our services are weather-dependent, so once you’ve booked on the website, we’ll contact you the day before to arrange a time that’s best suited to the weather forecast.
• Flights generally take place in the afternoon. If you’d like to discover this activity and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Bay of Arcachon, the Banc d’Arguin and the Dune du Pilat, don’t hesitate to contact us.
• More information on the website.
• Tel: 0633549811

A paragliding flight over the Dune du Pilat will be an unforgettable memory of your vacation in Biscarrosse at our campsite near the Gironde.
If you don’t fancy a paragliding flight, you can always admire the paragliders and their parachutes over the Atlantic Ocean. The ballet of colors is impressive and will delight photography enthusiasts.