View of Dune du Pilat

Dune du Pilat

Europe tallest sand dune at 110m with Atlantic and Arcachon Bay views.

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Admission Ticket

See official site for pricing

Best Time to Visit

Sunset

Overview

60 million m3 sand, 2.7km long. Advances 1-5m yearly. Over 2M visitors/year.

Local Insider Tips

1

Bring sandals (50 degC sand)

2

Use wooden staircase

3

Visit after 6pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Difficult climb?

15-20min, manageable.

Q:Paragliding?

Check the official website for details

Location Details

CityArcachon
CountryFrance
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

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