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France
New Aquitaine

Dune of Pilat – Top Dune de Pyla loop from Arcachon

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
New Aquitaine

Dune of Pilat – Top Dune de Pyla loop from Arcachon

Moderate

4.4

(5)

70

hikers

Dune of Pilat – Top Dune de Pyla loop from Arcachon

04:36

17.4km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel marin du Bassin d’Arcachon

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.91 km

Plage du Moulleau

Beach

2

7.75 km

Dune of Pilat

Highlight • Natural Monument

Everything is well organized at the dune.

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3

8.01 km

A really impressive dune!

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4

8.41 km

From here you have a completely different view of the sea, but above all of the dune.

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5

8.73 km

Stairs to the dune

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The steep climb over the white steps is worth it. It may be going up in the blazing sun, but the view from the dune is unique.

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6

8.92 km

magnificent view

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A little off the stairs you have the dune to yourself

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7

8.95 km

Dune du Pilat (north face)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Really great view of the Atlantic and the small islands offshore. It's also worth taking a walk along the beach. To do this, simply "slide" down the dune. There are …

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8

8.97 km

Top Dune de Pyla

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nice walk

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9

14.9 km

Our Lady of the Passes Church

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Superb Moorish style church

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17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.91 km

5.50 km

3.81 km

2.13 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.28 km

2.13 km

516 m

190 m

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