Nathalie Le Yondre, President of the Syndicat Mixte de la Grande Dune du Pilat and all the elected members of the Syndicate Committee are pleased to inform you that the Dune reception area is open to visitors.
We would like to thank all the people who mobilized, all the municipalities that provided their assistance and all the citizens for their support in the face of this disaster.
Depuis le vendredi 5 août 2022, il est de nouveau possible d’accéder à l’espace d’accueil de la Dune, en voiture.
Attendance at the Grand Site is very dense in August: BEFORE YOU COME, CONSULT THE ATTENDANCE OF THE PARKING LOT IN REAL TIME HERE.
For buses and coaches, passengers must be served, if possible, at the entrance to the site.
Prioritize the alternative modes of transport by car by bike or bus: - Direct Shuttle to Exhibition Center > Dune du Pilat : park at the Parking Relais at the Parc des Expositions de La Teste de Buch to take the bus to the Dune.
Prices : €3 parking + €2 return transport (per person) from 4 years old
- Line 3: Arcachon station (and following stops) to the Dune du Pilat (terminus)
- Line 101 express: Arcachon station (and following stops) to the Dune du Pilat (terminus)
- Line 102 express: Port du Teich (and following stops) to the Dune du Pilat (terminus)
Rates for the 3 lines : https://www.bus-baia.fr/titres-et-tarifs.html
Attention, the Prefecture of the Gironde has raised the vigilance forest fire at orange level, with a high risk of 3/5 until further notice. You will find the latest restriction measures here.
Reminder of mandatory rules:
- Prohibition to wander in the forest (the fire is fixed and not extinguished!) - Municipal decree 2022- 498No smoking - By-Law 2022-502Stay on the marked paths leading to the Dune. Once on the ridge, do not venture beyond the area around the stairs.
Thanks for understanding.
Learn more here.
Reopening of the Dune du Pilat reception area