Dune du Pilat
Europe's tallest dune rising between Atlantic surf and pine forest.
Dune du Pilat is Europe's tallest sand dune, a shifting 110-metre colossus on France's Atlantic coast where the panorama from the summit encompasses endless ocean, Arcachon Bay, the Banc d'Arguin sandbank, and the dark immensity of the Landes pine forest.
Highlights
- Europe's tallest sand dune (110m)
- 360-degree panoramic summit views
- Atlantic ocean beach at the base
- Paragliding from the summit
- Banc d'Arguin nature reserve
- Pine forest hiking trails
- Spectacular sunsets over the bay
Best Time to Visit
June through September for swimming and warm weather. July-August is busiest (arrive early). May and October offer quieter visits. Sunsets are best in summer.
Language: French · Currency: Euro (EUR, €)