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Description of Arcachon and the Banc d’Arguin by Helicopter 12min
Passing through Gironde? Do you want to discover the most unmissable places in the area without finding yourself with a mass of people? Have you ever thought about gaining a little height?
The helicopter flight is made for you! Ideal for relaxing, you will discover magnificent landscapes from a unique point of view.
Departing from Arcachon Villemarie aerodrome at Teste de Buch, you will be welcomed from Monday to Saturday by a smiling and dynamic team! Thanks to their experience of more than 36 years, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable, enriching and above all safe time!
After a quick safety briefing before the flight, you will fly to a height of more than 500 meters for a duration of 12 minutes. Now it's time to relax and enjoy a moment out of time.
On the program, you will fly over the most famous spots of the Arcachon basin. You will first explore the very famous Pilat dune. With an altitude of more than 100 meters, it is one of the favorite natural sites of the French. The largest dune in Europe, it extends over more than 3 km from north to south! From the sky, you will realize the immensity of this masterpiece of nature!
You will then head towards Cap Ferret. Famous seaside resort on the Côte d'Argent, you can see its lighthouse and its immense dune forest, which represents 75% of the peninsula. It is from the helicopter that you will realize its proximity to the basin. Along the way, you will be amazed by discovering the sandbanks that surround the area. Among the best known, we can cite the banc d'Arguin. Covering more than 4,000 ha, it serves as a dam for the Dune du Pilat. It is also the landmark of many species of birds which come to nest there and spend the winter during migratory stopovers.
Then, you will gradually return to the airfield. You will keep lasting memories of this moment of discovery of the Arcachon Basin. You will return to dry land with stars in your eyes!
Good to know:
- You will be on board a five-seater passenger helicopter.
- A 12-minute flight of the Arcachon basin carried out by an experienced pilot.
- A commented excursion.
- This helicopter flight lasts 12 minutes
- It is recommended to contact the pilot directly following the reservation. Indeed, the flight is subject to climatic conditions.
- Purchase the activity with Fixed Date.
- Get the activity with Open Date. You'll have 90 days to activate the date.
- Looking to Gift? You can send a Gift Voucher by Email or a Gift Box by Postal Mail.
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Arcachon and the Banc d’Arguin by Helicopter 12min
Aérodrome Arcachon Villemarie Arcachon