Activities in Capbreton & Hossegor
Surf, walks, watersports and must-sees.
Surfing, swimming, forest walks, watersports, cycling: the best activities in Capbreton and Hossegor depending on the season.
Coaching and Yoga Hossegor
Cours de yoga, Pilates et coaching sportif avec Séverine Ciutad, en séances privées sur mesure à domicile ou en extérieur. Une approche dynamique, bienveillante et adaptée à tous les niveaux.
Idéal pour les voyageurs qui veulent une séance bien-être premium sans se déplacer. Réservation conseillée à l’avance, surtout en saison.
École de surf Les Vagues
École de surf fondée à Capbreton par Benjamin Pilon. Cours collectifs et particuliers, stages pour enfants, ados et adultes, avec un enseignement axé sur la sécurité, la progression et le plaisir. Matériel fourni : planches adaptées, bodyboards et combinaisons.
Le point de rendez-vous est principalement à la cabane de l’école sur la plage Notre-Dame, mais le spot peut changer selon la marée et les conditions.
Surf Guides Hossegor
Surf school and coaching in Hossegor with a personalised approach: private lessons, small group sessions, surf guide and surf club. Local coaching, equipment provided and sessions adapted to the day's conditions.
A great choice for guests wanting more personalised coaching. Groups limited to 5, with departures to different spots depending on conditions.
Ted Surf School
Surf school in Capbreton with a family spirit, offering lessons, camps and equipment rental. Teaching in groups matched by age and level, with adapted boards and wetsuits provided.
Convenient for guests staying in Capbreton: the school is located opposite the main beach. Sessions can also move to Capbreton, Hossegor or Seignosse depending on conditions.
Capbreton Surfer
Surf school founded in 2003, offering lessons and camps for all levels on the beaches of Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse. Teaching focused on progression, safety and enjoyment, with equipment rental on site.
A well-established local school. Sessions take place at different spots depending on conditions — Santocha, La Savane, Le Prévent or Centrale.
Tao Magic Glisse
Surf school and surf shop on the South Beach of Hossegor. Individual lessons and camps for all levels, board rental (foam, shortboard, longboard, SUP) and wetsuits. Family atmosphere with Fred and Estelle.
Ideal for private or duo lessons. Open mid-March to end of November, every day 10am–7pm.
La Pagaye — SUP & Kayak sur le lac
Stand-up paddleboard and kayak rental on the Hossegor marine lake at Plage des Chênes Lièges. Boards for all: adults, children and tandems. Private lessons, paddle yoga and fitness paddle on the water. Dogs welcome on board.
Online booking advised in July–August. In the morning the lake is calm and the reflection of the pines on the water is stunning. A waterproof pouch for your phone is provided.
Yacht Club Landais — Voile & Paddle
Sailing and paddle school on the Hossegor marine lake. SUP, kayak, catamaran and pedalo rental for family outings. Sailing lessons from age 4, holiday camps, paddle yoga. Sailing trip with sunset aperitif departing from Capbreton harbour.
The sunset sailing trip from Capbreton harbour is one of the most beautiful experiences on the coast. Book ahead.
XCAT' — Catamaran & Vedette
Sea trips departing from Capbreton harbour aboard the sailing catamaran Maimiti or the motor boat. Options: dolphin watching (2h), sunset & tapas (2h), sea fishing (3h), private hire for groups and hen/stag parties. Accessible for reduced mobility.
The sunset & tapas trip is the most popular — book well ahead in July–August. Open year-round weather permitting.
Apex Cetacea — Observation de cétacés
Scientific expeditions to observe dolphins and whales in the Gouf de Capbreton, a submarine canyon unique in Europe. A team of marine biologists on board: every trip contributes to cetacean protection research. Very high dolphin sighting rate. Multilingual (FR, EN, ES, PT).
Bring warm clothes even in summer — it gets cool at sea. Stay flexible with dates if possible — weather conditions can affect departures.
Pistes cyclables
Over 40 km of signposted cycle paths linking Hossegor, Capbreton and Seignosse. Three main routes: the marine lake circuit (7.4 km), the Vélodyssée along the ocean, and the Landes forest trails. Perfect for exploring the coast without a car.
Jerry Bike, Païkikala, Hossegor Bike and Izibikes all offer home delivery. See the Rentals section for contacts.
Réserve Naturelle du Marais d'Orx
Protected wetland, migratory bird watching, educational trails, preserved nature. 15 min from Capbreton.
Binoculars recommended. Free entry. Dogs (even on leads) and bikes are not allowed on the circuit. Visit on foot only. Binocular rental available on site.
Foil in Landes
École d’eFoil sur le lac de Léon. Cette planche électrique permet de voler au-dessus de l’eau dès les premières sensations, avec un encadrement personnalisé, équipement fourni et coaching en direct par radio dans le casque. Activité accessible dès 10 ans, idéale pour une expérience originale entre amis ou en famille.
Très belle activité à réserver pour une expérience insolite sur eau calme. La formule sunset apéro avec dégustation de produits locaux est parfaite en fin de journée.
Opening hours and availability may vary by season. We recommend checking before your visit.