Around Arcachon Bay

The Arcachon Bay cycle tour: a bay on the Atlantic Ocean situated between the Côte d’Argent and the Côte des Landes. Ride 100 kilometers using a part of the velodyssee track and discover beautiful landscapes, the fauna and flora of the Bassin : an authentic experience by bike in a well-preserved natural environment !

With the Arcachon Bay cycle tour run through small ports with coloured cabins, along the large beaches surrounded by pine trees, the vast Bird Park and the salt meadow nature reserve. The « Arcachon Bay » has an enjoyable climate with a perfect sunshine all year long. Breath the sea air, the perfume of the pine trees, mimosa.

The area is known for its Oysters farm. As you may know the French tradition is to enjoy Oysters with French wine! « Arcachon » also has Europe’s longest and highest dune of sand. The Great Dune of Pyla which reaches 105 meters in height.

Who would have imagined that nature could create such a huge mountain of sand? Standing at its feet, you get a real feel for its height! Climb to the top up the stairs which are in place from Easter to the end of October! Or ascend directly in the sand if you’re feeling brave enough. On the count of three… set off to conquer this sandy giant! At the top of the dune there is a stunning view of all « Arcachon Bay ».

From the top of the dune you will have a unique view of the Banc d’Arguin, Nature Reserve and the forest on Cap Ferret Point. it is the best place you could think of to enjoy a picnic.

Enjoy beautiful beaches and relax in the calm waters of the bay !

There’s so much to enjoy in « Arcachon », an original and special place, unique on the French Coast. .

Highlights

• The exceptional natural heritage of this preserved inland sea
• The authentic oyster farming villages of Herbe or Le Canon on Cap Ferret
• The Ornithological Park of Le Teich bordered by a path “between two waters”
• The seaside resorts of Arcachon and Andernos les Bains
• The Pyla dune, the highest sand dune in Europe

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