Hiking, a family activity on the Bay of Arcachon
Hiking, a family activity on the Bay of Arcachon
Camping Les Écureuils offers easy walks and trails to discover the beauty of the countryside, between forest and dune, sea and marsh. We guarantee a gentle gradient and easy distances if you’re a beginner or accompanied by children. As a little bonus, we’ve included a bike ride instead of a hike, if you feel like covering a longer distance. Get off the beaten track, winter and summer alike, and take to the trails between dune and forest, port and park.
A walk with children, a primer on the dunes of Lège CapFerret
This 5-kilometer hike generally takes 2 hours. The starting point is allée des dunes, next to the Conservatoire du Littoral in Cap-Ferret. Next to the conservation sign, you’ll find a path on the left. Follow it to the first signpost, the A, which marks the start of your hike. Along the way, you’ll discover the flora that makes up the basin’s dunes, as well as a beautiful view of the beach and coastline. This is a very popular and easy tour for children. This 2-hour walk introduces you to the beautiful A great nature activity for the whole family!
The Trois Eaux hike from Saint-Brice to Arès
This hike is perfect for a family outing. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to complete and covers a distance of over 4 kilometers.
The starting point is at the entrance to the Site Naturel Sensible. There are several stages: the bathing area, the dike, the Cirès, the heart of the forest, the former tenant farm, the pointe des Quinconces, the circle of pignots, the footbridge and finally the finish. This hike is a green stroll between the towns of Arès and Andernos-les-Bains on the shores of the Arcachon Basin. The flora and fauna that make up the Saint-Brice natural site punctuate this nature trail, and its length and distance make it an unmissable stroll.
A relatively short nature hike to discover the wonders Saint-Brice has to offer.
The Arcachon Basin walking tour
Birdwatching on the Ile aux Oiseaux, enjoying your feet in the water, climbing the Dune du Pyla near La Teste-de-Buch, discovering the oyster-farming villages of Gujan-Mestras or Arès – these are just some of the activities you can enjoy during your stay in the Arcachon basin. But don’t neglect nature activities such as hiking. There are plenty of walks you can take throughout your visit. Do the words “hike” and “walk” frighten you? Don’t panic, you can easily opt for a shorter circuit in terms of distance and duration, and the walk will be all the more enjoyable. And if you’re feeling even more sporty, why not get off the beaten track and cycle around the Arcachon Basin? Discover the region’s beauty by cycling along its nature reserves, coastlines and towns.
There’s no shortage of walks on the Bassin d’Arcachon. You’ll find them in every town in the area: la Teste-de-Buch, Audenge, Arès, Andernos-les-bains, Lanton, Gujan-Mestras, la Hume, le Teich, Arcachon or Lège Cap-Ferret. The duration and distance vary, so there’s sure to be one that appeals to you.
Hiking is a great way to discover the treasures and mysteries of the Arcachon Basin coastline. If you’d like to learn more about the Bassin d’Arcachon and its hiking possibilities, don’t hesitate to contact us during your stay at the 3-star Les Écureuils campsite. Located in Arès, a town on the basin, we welcome you to discover the beauty of the region.
