Petit Nice, Dune du Pilat

Date of walk : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

walking on sand is different and a bit of a workout. View of the Dune du Pyla and panoramic view of the magnificent dune

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Date of walk : Mar 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

I have to admit I shortened the route a little, we didn't go through the village, we climbed the stairs at the end of the beach and walked up the street near a 5-star hotel and then we turned right through a passageway towards the dune.
It was magnificent, but the walk back through the sand really wore us out, but what a pleasure it was!

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Date of walk : Dec 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Not very busy, which is to be expected on 28 November when the weather was magnificent,
The sand adds a little difficulty, but it's superb, the best!

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Date of walk : May 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

I set off from the Dune du Pilat car park, which cost €7 but meant I was alone at the top of the stairs at 8am, which was really nice. It took me a little over 3 hours, with a few variations (mind you, I'm a mountain man). For those who aren't used to walking, it can get tiring very quickly as the route is in the sand.
The route is obvious, you don't need a GPX track. You can see the paragliders flying at the end of the dune (south).
I think the town section is interesting: you can see some nice houses with some nice plots of land.
Given the time I left on an overcast Sunday, there were very few people.

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Great walk. Nice weather and not too hot.

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Date of walk : Apr 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

To avoid the crowds on the car park side, we climbed up the south side: just as beautiful, and very unusual; we walked for a long time on the ridge, enjoying the panorama. It was also great to take advantage of the long stretch of beach, noting that in the event of a high tide, it's not possible to do so at high tide.
On the other hand, it's heart-wrenching to see the results of the fires in La Teste de Buch... It makes you realise (if you haven't already) the effects of global warming.
Watch out for the sun: it heats up and burns as it rises! Hat and sun cream essential!

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Date of walk : Nov 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A pleasant walk along the dune and the ocean shore in glorious weather. It's a shame that the panorama of the dune on the forest side was a bit spoiled by the fires!
The town section is of little interest
Make sure the tide is out before setting off

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Date of walk : Feb 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Our grandson had a wonderful time on this parish-specific to Brittany walk and was proud to have walked the entire length of the dune. Magnificent weather and a clear view of the bench. Super day

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Date of walk : Oct 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A fine, physical walk

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Date of walk : Aug 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : No

Interesting but tiring walk. Very long walk on the beach, which made the walk physical. We opted to return by road. It's a shame you can't walk through the forest.

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Date of walk : Apr 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely, unusual walk, done all the time on sand, with exceptional views over the Arcachon Basin.

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Date of walk : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk. Best done in the sun, but not in summer. The dune section (pilas) (3-4km) is challenging!
Much of it is done in the sand, but on the hard sand at low tide.

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Date of walk : Oct 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

very pleasant walk with a beautiful view of the Dune du Pilat

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Date of walk : Sep 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A walk that takes you around the Dune du Pilat. We did it in the direction indicated in fine weather (even a little too hot). The panorama is magnificent. The walk in the sand is indeed "difficult". We enjoyed the return walk with our feet in the water to cool off.

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Date of walk : Aug 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Busy trail : Yes

Not much of interest apart from the dune. Complicated walk on the dune. Quite a long walk in the sand. Take plenty of water in case of extreme heat.

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