Walks from Arcachon to Cap Ferret
Self-guided hikes

After reaching the Arcachon train station on foot (or by public bus line), a short train ride will take you to La Teste-de-Buch, the starting point of the day's hike. You will immediately be immersed in the oyster farming world at the port of La Teste-de-Buch, with its typical wooden huts. This atmosphere continues at the port of La Hume, after crossing the Prés Salés along a path that offers a constant view of the Bay. Visit the Teich Ornithological Park, on the Leyre delta: on either side of the trail, the vegetation is so dense in places that only the birds' songs, the sound of their takeoff, or the rustling of the reeds will give away their presence. But there's no doubt you'll spot a few pairs of swans or rarer birds. The route through the reserve ends in the shade of oak-lined paths perfect for a leisurely stroll. Visit of the Oyster House.

After a short transfer to Audenge, you enter the marshland area. You discover the Certes and Graveyron Estates, with a series of rectangular pools and the winding meanders of the river. Waterfowl colonies are abundant here. Afterward, oyster farming districts and beaches will alternate, between Lanton, Cassy, Andernos, and finally, you'll arrive at Arès.

Perhaps the most varied and typical stage: today, you will experience a wide range of atmospheres, unique to the bay, moving from its 'land' side to the 'Cap' side. The wild and natural atmosphere of the Pres Salés reserve is then replaced by beaches and ports that exude a vacation vibe as you cross through Claouey, Les Jacquets, and Piraillan. A few dunes may slow your pace, but they offer stunning panoramic views of the bay and the huts that line its shores. Finally, you will arrive at the pedestrian district of L'Herbe for a typical, peaceful night in an establishment that has been a true institution for many years!

A day that alternates between the ocean side and the bay side, taking you to the farthest tip of Cap Ferret, crossing peaceful pine forests, dream villa neighborhoods, and passing by the lighthouse. From the viewpoint at the tip, you'll have a unique view of the Banc d'Arguin and the Dune of Pilat, with the beach grasses carpeting the dunes in the foreground. Overnight near the Cap, where you can enjoy the bay evening lights, or perhaps admire the sunset on an ocean-side beach!

After a morning spent peacefully enjoying the area, transfer by boat. Optionally, you can enjoy an aperitif break with an oyster tasting on the Banc d'Arguin, a sandbank lost between the bay and the ocean. If sea conditions permit, we will then drop you off at the far southern end of the Dune of Pilat, to climb and cross it. Otherwise, you will disembark to the north and can quickly reach the dune from your accommodation.

Final evening near the bay with a view of the setting sun.