Paragliding on the Dune du Pilat

<p>Europe’s highest dune, measured at over<strong> 106 metres high</strong>, the Dune du Pilat is one of France’s unique landscapes.<br /> Only half an hour from our <a href="/camping-gironde-4-etoiles/camping-dune-du-pilat/">campsite near the Dune du Pilat</a> 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 <a href="/camping-gironde-4-etoiles/tourisme/dune-du-pilat/">discover the Dune du Pilat</a> from the air.</p> <p>So it’s easy to enjoy a tandem paragliding experience with an instructor on the Dune du Pilat in the Arcachon Basin and <a href="/camping-gironde-4-etoiles/tourisme/">Gironde</a>. This is our <strong>top 3 list of companies offering a paragliding experience on the Dune du Pilat</strong>, but there are many others.</p>

• 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.

<ul> <li><strong>Waggas School</strong> is a well-known paragliding school in the region.</li> <li>They appeared in the film “Camping 2” and in various magazines.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>They also welcome groups.</li> <li>Paragliding courses are held in the spring.</li> </ul>

<ul> <li>The paragliding school, <strong>Dune Parapente</strong>, offers first flights on the exceptional site of Dune du Pyla.</li> <li>Open from early April to late September.</li> <li>Flights from 10 to 30 minutes with a range of options, including video.</li> <li>Prices range from 60 to 200 euros.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>More information on the website.</li> <li>Tel: 0633549811</li> </ul> <p>A paragliding flight over the Dune du Pilat will be an unforgettable memory of your vacation in Biscarrosse at our <a href="/camping-gironde-4-etoiles/">campsite near the Gironde</a>.<br /> 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.</p>