Galon d'Or, France

Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .

There is Food available on the spot.

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .

There is Food available on the spot.

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

How to get there

Follow directions to Marenne or Royan. After you passed it take the beach road. This spot is just in front of the South of the island Oleron.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

55km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

150km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

595km from spot

How to get there

Follow directions to Marenne or Royan. After you passed it take the beach road. This spot is just in front of the South of the island Oleron.

Nearest Airports

Distance

La Rochelle (LRH)

55km from spot

Bordeaux (BOD)

150km from spot

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

595km from spot

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4.9/5 (119)

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Riding Conditions in Galon d'Or, France

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .

Summer: spot good in west, north west, est, north est wind. Never by South wind. You can ride just when the current of sea is opposite of the wind direction. With more than 5-6 bft there's no problem.

Wind and Weather Conditions

In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .

Summer: spot good in west, north west, est, north est wind. Never by South wind. You can ride just when the current of sea is opposite of the wind direction. With more than 5-6 bft there's no problem.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Large, sandy beach. Lots of space.

Flat with a small chop in medium wind. Choppy with more than 5-6 Bft. Watch out for currents on going tide.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Large, sandy beach. Lots of space.

Flat with a small chop in medium wind. Choppy with more than 5-6 Bft. Watch out for currents on going tide.

Need to know

When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

When you are on water, be careful of Currents .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Charente Maritime

#1: Chatel Kite School

5/5 (51)

#2: Accrokite

4.9/5 (119)

#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf

4.5/5 (64)

Additional information

A parking is available at Galon d'Or, France.

There is Food available on the spot

Pay attention to the current.

Webcams around Galon d'Or, France

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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