La Dune du Pilat Nature Reserve in Pyla-Sur-Mer

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    • The Dune du Pilat is the largest dune in Europe and it is a must-see in Gironde. It is also very popular with tourists during the summer season. But if you have the chance to climb it out of season, you will be impressed by this immense deserted sand dune, which flows into the ocean. The view of the Gironde coast on one side and the pine forest on the other side is well worth this climb, especially at sunrise or sunset. Over the years, the dune evolves and the bunkers on the beach disappear ... Each year will offer you a different point of view!
      The climb is steep and the wooden staircase will allow you to access it more easily. On the other hand, it is great fun to run it down in the sand! Souvenir shops, restaurants, bars and ice cream parlors are at your disposal below to immortalize this moment and offer you a well-deserved rest.

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Traveller Reviews La Dune du Pilat

4.7 sur 5 35322 reviews

  • Joana Vilela

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Joana Vilela on 13/04/2024

    Beautiful and unusual place, specially around Europe I would say.. not super easy to go up the dunes but is worth it! We got a windy day, the sand hurt a bit but definitly worth a shot! (it is better than the pictures)

  • 你耳吞

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by 你耳吞 on 28/12/2023

    Most brilliant experience in Bordeaux. Make sure you bring a lot of water and ready for a good hike.

  • Dennis Waldon

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Dennis Waldon on 03/09/2023

    Beautiful view and relatively easy to climb. Parking is a bit pricey but the dune and everything else is free. They renovated / newly built a large section. Very modern. Giftshops with great selection of local products, no typical cheap-wares! Loved it. Bring a towel to brush off your feet afterwards. Spectacular view from the top and fun all the way down. There are steps also if you don’t want to be completely in the sand to go on top.

Traveller Reviews La Dune du Pilat

4.5 sur 5 5463 reviews

  • "The paradise"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Emily T (Glasgow, United Kingdom) on 15/04/2024

    La Dune du Pylat is just incredible! It's this massive sandy hill right by the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by lush forests.Let me tell you about the sunset, it's absolutely breathtaking. You've got...

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  • "La Grande Dune du Pilat - an incredible, natural phenomenon!"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Emo812 on 08/09/2023

    It is worth the steep climb up the steps embedded in the dune because the views are wonderful, especially towards Cap Ferret, the Lighthouse and La Bassin D'Arcachon. Maybe a bit too hot in the...

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  • "Stunning but so so busy"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by jimmy55bellies (York, United Kingdom) on 09/08/2023

    It is a stunning place as nearly all the reviews suggest. It’s a good walk up but not excessively so for someone of reasonable fitness - and fine for our 7 year old daughter too who enjoyed it very...

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La Dune du Pilat

Address

Route de Biscarrosse
RD 218
33115 Pyla-sur-Mer

Contacts

Phone : 05 56 22 12 85

GPS coordinates

44° 35'55.72"N, 1° 12'17.37"W

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