regulation entete Regulation Dune du Pilat

The rules and regulations

Nature welcomes us, let's respect it!

Belonging to the "Grands Sites", these emblematic landscapes and exceptional places recognized at national level, the Dune du Pilat is listed among the most frequented with nearly 2 million visitors estimated each year. This frequentation subjects nearby natural environments to strong pressures.

By respecting the regulations and adopting a few simple reflexes, each of us can contribute to respecting biodiversity, while enjoying an exceptional natural setting. All the municipal and prefectural decrees in force are listed below.

Respect the regulations in protected environments

DDP PICTOS BEIGE BIN Dune du Pilat regulations
DDP PICTOS BEIGE MEGOTS Regulations Dune du Pilat
DDP PICTOS BEIGE FIRE Regulations Dune du Pilat
DDP PICTOS BEIGE PARAGLIDING Dune du Pilat regulations
DDP PICTOS BEIGE GLISSE Regulations Dune du Pilat
DDP PICTOS BEIGE COLLECTION Dune du Pilat regulations
DDP PICTOS BEIGE ENGINS Regulations Dune du Pilat
DDP PICTOS BEIGE DOG Regulations Dune du Pilat
DDP PICTOS BEIGE BIN Dune du Pilat regulations

For your safety and respect for the Grand Site,

  • Do not leave your waste in nature
  • Respect biodiversity: no disturbance of species, no picking of plants and no removal (plants, sand, relics, etc.)
  • Observe the authorized overflight zones: regulated free flight practice
  • Keep your dog on a leash
  • Bivouacs and wild camping prohibited
  • Motorized vehicles prohibited
  • Board sports prohibited
  • No smoking
  • No fires, regardless of the location
Photo Avoid unauthorized parking Dune du Pilat regulations

Wild parking is prohibited

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

Protect forests from fires

The Landes de Gascogne massif is classified as a high risk forest fire. The risk of forest fires is permanent and increases with the reckless behavior of visitors.

94% forest fires are of human origin. For your safety and to limit the risk of starting fires, everyone must be vigilant and adopt the right actions.

In case of fire, dial 18 or 112.

IMG 5340 Dune of Pilat regulations
Fire on the Grand Site of the Dune du Pilat
Paragliding Regulations Dune du Pilat

The practice of free flight

Following the fire, the practice of free flight on the entire Grand Site of the Dune du Pilat is suspended.

The use of drones

In order to ensure the safety of all visitors, the use of drones within the framework of a leisure use is strictly prohibited on the Grand Site of the Dune of Pilat.

Professional drones require prior authorization.

IMG 3940 Dune du Pilat regulations

Regulatory acts