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Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
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Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
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Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a
Medium waves and Big waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a
Medium waves and Big waves
spot.
It is a kitesurfing spot for
Intermediate
riders, but
Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Challans drive south to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and get to the beach south of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Nantes (NTE)
75km from spot
La Rochelle (LRH)
105km from spot
Poitiers (PIS)
225km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Challans drive south to Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and get to the beach south of the harbor.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Nantes (NTE)
75km from spot
La Rochelle (LRH)
105km from spot
Poitiers (PIS)
225km from spot
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France, next to Challans, Nantes, France
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Best Schools in Vendee
#1: Ocean Players
5/5 (5)
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4.9/5 (58)
#3: Mouv N Kite
4.5/5 (8)
Riding Conditions in Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm in summer, cold in winter.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, W, WNW and NW .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long sandy beach.
Depending on wind strength and direction the waves can get pretty big.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
Long sandy beach.
Depending on wind strength and direction the waves can get pretty big.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Mole .
Best Schools in Vendee
#1: Ocean Players
5/5 (5)
#2: KS Kite
4.9/5 (58)
#3: Mouv N Kite
4.5/5 (8)
Additional information
A parking is available at Saint Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France.
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22 kitesurf spots
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