Kitesurf spot: Beauduc
All the information you need to kite there safely
Kitesurf spot: Beauduc
All the information you need to kite there safely
Located at the end of the Camargue, at the end of the Rhone delta, the spot of Beauduc is a bit the end of the world! The final access via a dirt track is the witness of what we will find when we arrive: a vast natural space 🌱
The advantages of Beauduc are numerous. Wind 💨 all the time thanks to its geographical location, sun🌞 and wide open spaces allowing beginners to learn in complete safety.
The little extra is that bivouac is tolerated on the beach! So, do you feel like van life ? 😉
The Wind
You will sail most easily with the Mistral wind in North, North-West and South, South-West direction which will be side. You can also sail with a West wind (on-shore), which implies that you know how to sail upwind.
Attention, the only danger of the spot exists if the wind blows South-East, you will be then off-shore.
Advices
An atypical spot has its characteristics and implies some good practices to know 🙂
1/ Vehicle Restriction
1/ To access the beach of Beauduc, your vehicle must not exceed 2.07m wide (there are concrete bollards that limit access)
2/ An isolated spot
As you have understood, the spot of Beauduc is a space of full nature away from civilization. This implies that you won't find anything there, so don't forget to bring something to eat🍎 , and drink💧, as well as a first aid kit.
3/ A protected area
This beach in the heart of the Camargue is a protected natural area, so remember not to leave any trace of your passage! 🌱
Accessibility
From Marseille, it will take 2 hours and 15 minutes to reach the beach of Beauduc.
Take the A55 towards Port de Bouc/Fos-sur-Mer then the N568 until the junction with the D268 towards Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône. Then, take the direction of the salines of Giraud by borrowing the "ferry of Barcarin" which is a kind of small obligatory ferry to cross the arm of the Rhone which passes at this place.
You will then finish your road towards Beauduc by taking an unsealed track. At the end of the track you will find space to park.
REMINDER 🚨: Access to the spot is limited to vehicles over 2.07m wide.
In summary:
Beauduc is a huge natural spot that attracts many riders all year long, especially for the good wind/sun conditions. Its isolated location at the end of the Camargue makes it an atypical spot which will force you to take precautions before going there. So don't forget your water and everything you need for a good session because on the spot you will only find sand and salt water 😉Beauduc is a huge natural spot that attracts many riders all year long, especially for the good wind/sun conditions. Its isolated location at the end of the Camargue makes it an atypical spot which will force you to take precautions before going there. So don't forget your water and everything you need for a good session because on the spot you will only find sand and salt water 😉