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La Torche, France

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La Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
La Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Food available 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
From the main city of Quimper (35 km), follow the road signs to Pont l'Abbé; Saint Guénolé and Penmarc'h (main road: D785). While approaching, look for Plomeur city (not Plomeur, this is 150km away). At Plomeur center, follow road signs to La Torche point (or ask anyone, everybody knows where it is). Once you get on the parking lot, walk on the right (North) side of the point: here it is. From Brest go South, and follow the direction `La Torche` and then `Pointe de la Torche`. You will arrived directly on a car park near the huge beach. There are always a lot of cars, camping cars etc belonged to all surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Rennes (RNS)
255km from spot
Brest (BES)
90km from spot
Nantes (NTE)
285km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From the main city of Quimper (35 km), follow the road signs to Pont l'Abbé; Saint Guénolé and Penmarc'h (main road: D785). While approaching, look for Plomeur city (not Plomeur, this is 150km away). At Plomeur center, follow road signs to La Torche point (or ask anyone, everybody knows where it is). Once you get on the parking lot, walk on the right (North) side of the point: here it is. From Brest go South, and follow the direction `La Torche` and then `Pointe de la Torche`. You will arrived directly on a car park near the huge beach. There are always a lot of cars, camping cars etc belonged to all surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Rennes (RNS)
255km from spot
Brest (BES)
90km from spot
Nantes (NTE)
285km from spot

La Torche, France, next to Pont l\'Abbe, Plomeur, Brest, France

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Riding Conditions in La Torche, France
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water are a bit fresh, but in summer it is quite nice. Wetsuit is really needed if your not in summer. A lot of depressions pass on this area.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Frontal wind at La Torche, France.
Because of its situation, a lot of depressions pass on this place. That's made this spot a really good one for the wind. The best direction is for sure South/Southeast. Very windy in winter.
The best moments to come to La Torche, France are January, February, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Air and water are a bit fresh, but in summer it is quite nice. Wetsuit is really needed if your not in summer. A lot of depressions pass on this area.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and SSE, S .
There is Frontal wind at La Torche, France.
Because of its situation, a lot of depressions pass on this place. That's made this spot a really good one for the wind. The best direction is for sure South/Southeast. Very windy in winter.
The best moments to come to La Torche, France are January, February, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
There is a huge beautiful sandy beach. So no problem for kite to be launched and landed. There are no rocks or other obstacles, only close to the point.
It is one of the greatest European spots for the waves. There are really beautiful waves. More than 2.5m. You often have waves with a correct size which is enough to make you smiling. You will find very regular waves with a good timing.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
La Torche, France is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
There is a huge beautiful sandy beach. So no problem for kite to be launched and landed. There are no rocks or other obstacles, only close to the point.
It is one of the greatest European spots for the waves. There are really beautiful waves. More than 2.5m. You often have waves with a correct size which is enough to make you smiling. You will find very regular waves with a good timing.
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.
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#3: Rêve O Kite
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Additional information
A parking is available at La Torche, France.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
The most popular spot in France for surf, kitesurf and windsurf.
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