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Summary
Head to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region to discover our group surftrip in an electrically-powered van. Accompanied by passionates guides, Noémie & Kévin, discover the Gironde, the Landes and the Basque Country during an out-of-the-ordinary stay, after collecting your van 1 minute's walk from Dax station.
On the programme: daily surf lessons at famous spots (equipment included) and complementary activities for an extraordinary experience in a group, as close to nature as possible, while retaining your independence.
Welcome to our home :)
Packages & prices
7 packages
Rental of a fully equipped electric van during the low season for exclusive use, self-catering.
ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
Our surfcamp is itinerary, which means you'll be moving from one city to antoher throughout the trip and during the week. Here is the detail of what's to expect :
Day 1: Dax to Lège Cap-Ferret (152 km)An impromptu picnic on the beach, a walk along the coast, a stroll through the narrow streets of oyster-farming villages followed by a tasting session: welcome to the Cap-Ferret peninsula!
Day 1 (Sunday): Dax to Lège Cap-Ferret
- Collection of your van from our offices in Dax
- Visit to Cap Ferret and the oyster-farming village of L'Herbe
- Welcome restaurant & oyster tasting
Day 2: Cap-Ferret to Biscarrosse (72km)
On one side the ocean and its beach, on the other two of Europe's largest freshwater lakes surrounding a small town with its shops and restaurants: Biscarrosse is the place to be!
Day 2 (Monday): Cap-Ferret to Biscarrosse
- Morning surf lesson before hitting the road
- Walk around the Arcachon basin
- Walk on the Dune du Pilat
- Dinner at a secret spot
Days 3 & 4: Biscarrosse to Hossegor (119km)
Hossegor, or the surfing capital of Europe! A must-visit town for its small designer boutiques, original venues, charming Basque-Landes-style houses and legendary waves.
Day 3 (Tuesday): Biscarrosse to Hossegor
- Surf lesson in Biscarrosse Lunch on the banks of the Etang de Cazaux Beach and freesurfing session at Seignosse
- Oyster and wine tasting at Hossegor lake
- Evening at Joe & Joe (open air, table football, pétanque and billiards)
Day 4 (Wednesday): Biscarrosse to Hossegor
- Morning at the Hossegor market
- Walk around the Pédebert industrial estate (free)
- Skate lessons at the Capbreton skatepark
- Surfing lessons at sunset in Capbreton
Days 5 & 6: Hossegor to Saint-Jean-de-Luz (47km)
Biarritz & the Basque Coast, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Bidart... Let yourself be carried away by the sublime landscapes of the Basque country and its authentic, unspoilt places, and experience its customs, gastronomy and legends at first hand to round off your stay in style :)
Day 5 (Thursday): Hossegor to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Surf lesson on Santocha beach Afternoon at leisure
- Visit to Bayonne, Biarritz, Bidart & Guethary
- Freesurfing session on Lafitenia beach Sunset & dinner in a hidden restaurant (secret spot)
Day 6 (Friday): Hossegor to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Hike up the Rhune
- Visit to Espelette & Saint Jean de Luz Surfing lessons
- End-of-stay evening in a hidden bar (secret spot)
Day 7: Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Dax (85km)
The end! Back to Dax by 2pm. You can take advantage of the morning to stroll around Dax town centre and relax at the thermal baths on offer in the town. Hide activities
Day 7 (Saturday): Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Dax
- Freesurfing session
- 2 hours relaxation in the town's thermal baths (not included)
- Return to agency before 2pm
CAMP CHARACTER
Our itinerary surfcamp is made for adventure and nature lovers, people who are seeking to join a community and meeting new people :)
Usually, people joining our camps are 25-30 but we welcome any kind of soul interested in joining the camp : age does not matter !
Dogs are not allowed.
CAMP OPERATOR
The Family Van
The founders of The Family Van (our partner), Kévin & Noémie will be on hand to supervise your surfing retreat and make sure you have a stay that lives up to the experience they've created and want to share with you!
We've imagined a trip that's all about discovering van roadtrips, electric power and travelling more frugally. We also wanted to discover the benefits of surfing, meet new people over a drink and discover a region we've fallen in love with
The Family Van invents its perfect recipe for a van holiday that's sporty, unusual and full of great encounters.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
You'lle be spending the week in our fully-equiped campervan :
- Built-in kitchen & fridge
- Fresh water/waste water tank
- Sofa & comb bed (140x190)
- Outside shower & dry toilet
- Shade sail, outside table and chairs
- Clean bedding (fitted sheet...)
- Gas bottle, toilet paper, washing-up liquid, sponges, etc. included
- Autonomy : 330km
- Recharging speed: 100Kwh
- Automatic gearbox
- Radar de recul
- Air conditioner & heater
- Car radio & bluetooth
CATERING
The trip includes the following meals :
- All breakfasts
- 4 lunches
- 4 dinners
- 1 wlecome restaurant
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Each day, you'll have a surf lesson (1h30-2h) on the surf location of the day, that'll be provided by our partners. Thanks to the itinerary version of this surfcamp, you'll be able to surf on Europe french west coast most famous spots : Cap-Ferret, Biscarrosse Hossegor, Biarritz, Hendaye...
Free surf sessions will also be possible since we're taking
SURF MATERIALS
Since our surfcamps are adressed to beginners mostly, we'll provide for this entire week, in addition to the materiel provided by each school :
- a soft surfboard (from 7' to 8'6)
- a wetsuit and a poncho
- a bucket bag
You also have the possibility to birng your own material if you want !
OTHER ACTIVITIES
During the week, you'll have the opportunity to discover the region and its most beautifuls places thanks to Kevin and Noémie, that will be here to make you discover the region!
Neverthless, you're fully independant and free of moving since you'll have your own van.
Vanlife is about meeting new people but also go with the flow : each day is full of surprises and discoveries!
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Pick-up time
Day of departure: you can collect your van between 9.30 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the day of departure directly from the agency
Day of return: you must return the van before 2pm on the day of return.
Access
Agency located 1 minute's walk from the Dax TGV station
From Paris : 3h30 by TGV from Gare Montparnasse From Bordeaux: 1h15 by TGV From Lyon: 2 hours by TGV to Paris then 3 hours 30 minutes by TGV to Dax From Toulouse: 3h30 by train Airports :From Biarritz : 50mn by train / car From Bordeaux : 1h by train
Parking during your stay
If you come to the agency by car, you can leave it in our secure car park for the duration of your stay.
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