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Galon d'Or, France

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Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .
There is Food available on the spot.
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Follow directions to Marenne or Royan. After you passed it take the beach road. This spot is just in front of the South of the island Oleron.
Nearest Airports
Distance
La Rochelle (LRH)
55km from spot
Bordeaux (BOD)
150km from spot
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
595km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Follow directions to Marenne or Royan. After you passed it take the beach road. This spot is just in front of the South of the island Oleron.
Nearest Airports
Distance
La Rochelle (LRH)
55km from spot
Bordeaux (BOD)
150km from spot
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
595km from spot

Galon d'Or, France, next to La Tremblade, La Rochelle, France

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Best Schools in Charente Maritime
#1: Chatel Kite School
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5/5 (51)
#2: Accrokite
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#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf
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4.5/5 (64)
Riding Conditions in Galon d'Or, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .
Summer: spot good in west, north west, est, north est wind. Never by South wind. You can ride just when the current of sea is opposite of the wind direction. With more than 5-6 bft there's no problem.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In this side of France, weather is a little bit fresh but during summer you won't need a wetsuit. During the coldest month (from November to February), water isn't more than 5°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, W, WNW and NW .
Summer: spot good in west, north west, est, north est wind. Never by South wind. You can ride just when the current of sea is opposite of the wind direction. With more than 5-6 bft there's no problem.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat with a small chop in medium wind. Choppy with more than 5-6 Bft. Watch out for currents on going tide.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Galon d'Or, France is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Large, sandy beach. Lots of space.
Flat with a small chop in medium wind. Choppy with more than 5-6 Bft. Watch out for currents on going tide.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Currents .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Charente Maritime
#1: Chatel Kite School
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5/5 (51)
#2: Accrokite
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4.9/5 (119)
#3: Ile de Ré Kitesurf
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4.5/5 (64)
Additional information
A parking is available at Galon d'Or, France.
There is Food available on the spot
Pay attention to the current.
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