<strong>How to come</strong> at the Dune of Pilat? - Dune of Pilat

How to come at the Dune du Pilat?

Discover all the practical information to come and discover the dune of Pilat depending on the means of transport used!

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ACCESS TO THE DUNE IS POSSIBLE AGAIN BUT ONLY BY BIKE AND BUS FOR THE MOMENT! PLEASE SEE ALLNEWS ABOUT THIS BEFORE COMING.

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The dune of Pilat is part of a stage of the Velodyssey : the cycle route which crosses Brittany and runs along the Atlantic to the Basque Coast by a tonic and wild route. You can take it to come to the dune of Pilat.

Thanks to the many cycle paths of the Arcachon Basin, you can easily access the Grand Site de la dune du Pilat.

Bicycle rental companies are listed on the website of the Arcachon bay. Find yourself there all walks and routes suitable for bicycles.

The Grand Site of the dune of Pilat and its reception point are labeled “Accueil Vélo”, a national brand that guarantees quality welcome and services for all cyclists.

Racks are available in the reception area to attach your bike for the duration of your visit to the Grand Site. However, be careful, there are no instructions for storing your belongings.

From Arcachon station:

Take the Baïa Bus: Line 1 direction Salie Beach, get off at the stop Dune of Pilat (25 min)
Line operating all year round. 

From Le Teich:

Take the Baïa Bus: Line 6 direction Salie Beach, get off at the stop Dune of Pilat (40 min)
Line operating in summer only.                    

From Biscarrosse:

Take the XL'R Bus: Line 46 direction Arcachon, get off at the stop Dune of Pilat (1h).
Line operating in summer only, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from July 6 to August 31.

From Bordeaux Saint Jean station:

Take the TER line 41.2 U (25 return trips per day) direction Arcachon, get off at the terminus (50 min)

From Paris, Marseille, Nantes, London, Madrid… join the Bassin d'Arcachon by arriving at Bordeaux-Mérignac airport (45 min from the Grand Site).

Take the shuttle 30'DIRECT to get to Bordeaux Saint Jean station (45 min).

It is possible to get to the dune of Pilat by sea route. 

Either by your own means, or by sailing with the maritime services available on the Arcachon Basin. 

The reception area of the Grand Site de la Dune du Pilat has a car park.

Public revenue from parking is donated in full for the management of the Grand Site: waste collection in natural areas, naturalist monitoring, free environmental education tools, etc. By paying for the parking lot, you too are helping to preserve it. .

From Bordeaux:

From Bordeaux, take the A630 motorway then A660 towards the Bassin d'Arcachon / Biscarrosse, Exit D259 towards Dune du Pilat / Biscarrosse. 

From Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Biarritz:

From Paris: A10 Paris / Bordeaux (5h30)
From Lyon: A89 Lyon / Bordeaux (5h20)
From Toulouse: A62 Toulouse / Bordeaux (2h40)
From Biarritz: A63 Biarritz / A660 direction Arcachon (1h50)

The reception area of the Grand Site de la Dune du Pilat has a car park. Public revenue from parking is donated in full for the management of the Grand Site: waste collection in natural areas, naturalist monitoring, free environmental education tools, etc. By paying for the parking lot, you too are helping to preserve it. .

From Bordeaux:

From Bordeaux, take the A630 motorway then A660 towards the Bassin d'Arcachon / Biscarrosse, Exit D259 towards Dune du Pilat / Biscarrosse. 

From Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Biarritz:

From Paris: A10 Paris / Bordeaux (5h30)
From Lyon: A89 Lyon / Bordeaux (5h20)
From Toulouse: A62 Toulouse / Bordeaux (2h40)
From Biarritz: A63 Biarritz / A660 direction Arcachon (1h50)

Please note, on a classified site, night parking is prohibited.
I consult the legal motorhome areas

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Today there are different choices available to you and the car is not always the best way to access the dune of Pilat. In the summer, to avoid endless traffic jams, opt instead for soft modes of transport.


I download the little practical guide to get around well throughout the Arcachon Basin!
Or I consult the practical information given by La Teste du Buch


Access to the dune of Pilat is completely free if you come by bus, bicycle or on foot.


To avoid impacting species and their habitats, but also to ensure everyone's safety, do not park your vehicle alongside the road.

Bus, bike, boat… and yes, the dune of Pilat can be visited differently!
Leave your cars aside and use other solutions to get around!

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