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The Grand Site de la Dune du Pilat is located on the cycle route of La Vélodyssée : this cycle route which crosses Brittany and runs along the Atlantic to the Basque Coast by a tonic and wild route.
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 reception area is labeled “Accueil Vélo”, a national brand which guarantees a welcome and quality services for all cyclists.
Racks are available in the reception area to secure your bike for the duration of your visit to the Grand Site. Connected lockers are available to store your personal belongings.
The Car-Free Nature Getaway from the Network of Grands Sites de France gives you an idea of a route by bike, on foot, or by boat, to discover the territory of the Grand Site de la Dune du Pilat in a different way.
By shuttle, from the Parc des Expositions (only in July-August):
Park at Relay car park at the Parc des Expositions from La Teste-de-Buch to leave by bus towards La Dune.
Prices: €3 per car (parking) + €4 per person Return/Return (for the bus) – Every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
From Arcachon station:
Take the Baïa Bus: Line 3 direction Plage de la Salie, get off at the Dune du Pilat stop (25 min).
This line operates all year round (except Sundays and public holidays).
In July and August only, take the line 101 Express to reach the Dune du Pilat from Arcachon station or from the La Teste-de-Buch market.
Pay for your 1-trip PASS on board or buy your electronic tickets on the website or on the Baïa by Mybus application.
Info and plans on: https://www.bus-baia.fr/
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. Head towards the reception area of the Dune (with a parking lot).
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)
During the day, the reception area of the Grand Site de la Dune du Pilat has a parking lot to welcome you.
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
Bus, bike, boat… and yes, the dune of Pilat can be visited differently!
Leave your cars behind and use other means to get around!
In the summer season during which road traffic is dense, prefer more gentle modes of transport.
I download the practical guide to get around well throughout the Arcachon Basin!
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 guarantee everyone's safety, parking along the road is prohibited.
