A high sand dune, would take 150 steps if you want to climb up by stairs but more exciting to do it on sand. Amazing view when you get on top. This is free, only pay for parking. You can take food for picnic, but also lots of restaurants and food stalls around. Get there early so you'll be the...
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Dune du Pilat, La Teste-de-Buch
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Dune du Pilat
Route de Biscarrosse, 33260 La Teste-de-Buch, France
0556221285
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Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in La Teste-de-Buch
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Geologic Formations
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The highest dune in Europe, a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay but also and more...
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The highest dune in Europe, a unique landscape with an incredible panoramic view over the ocean, forest and Arcachon Bay but also and more importantly, a living, natural space that needs to be looked after and protected. Since December 2007, the Syndicat Mixte de la Grande Dune du Pilat has been working to protect and preserve this national piece of heritage that belongs to us all.From the top of this giant (109 meters high, 2,7 kilometers long, 500 meters wide), you can see many remarkable sites of the region.
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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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Toronto
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High sand dune, which you have to climb to fully appreciate its height and enjoy a magnificient view!
If you're fit or brave you climb it "cote sable", or there are stairs, easier but still quite a few steps!
Once you are on top, you will be amazed by the view. I've been there a few times and am still...
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Ondres, Aquitaine, France
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Amazing! Free too! Pack a picnic lunch and eat at the top of the dune with an amazing view. There is also lots of restaurants and food stalls around. A great way to spend an afternoon. Definitely worth doing.
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May 12, 2013
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Milan, Italy
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Highest dune in Europe! High 150 metres and long 3 km! Amazing Ocean view, windy but we back baby for a moment.
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May 12, 2013
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Sydney, Australia
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The dune is very cool and free. The climb was fun and its all pretty laisse faire. There's no 'keep off this or that' type signs and you can climb, walk, fall or kite fly to your heart's content. Given I brought half the dune back to my car in my pockets, you would think they should care more about...
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May 12, 2013
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Singapore, Singapore
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Stroll up the hill alongside shops that sell souvenirs, drinks, ice cream and food. Once you reach the foot of the dune, you wonder if you should climb up. Take the climb and go at your own pace. You may slide back once in a while but don't worry, just keep going. It seems to take forever to climb to...
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Syndicat_Mixte, Gérant at Dune du Pilat, responded to this review
April 4, 2013
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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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the view at the top is well worth the trek! not for anyone who is unfit and i wouldn't recommend it on a windy day!
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March 11, 2013
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Great to have a drink at the top of the dune and overlook the bay towards Cap Ferret - really hard to believe this spectacular scenery is in France!
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Bordeaux, France
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Going up the dune du Pyla might be a little tiring but it will definately take your breath away when you reach the top.
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Trikala, Greece
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this place is amazing!!!you are on the top of the desert,and from one side is tropical forrest and from the other side atlantic ocean!!! amazing!!!
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