Kitezone Saint Pierre

Sudwindsports operates on the St.Pierre-la-Mer Kitezone, a wide strip of sandy beach (300m) closed off solely for kitesurfing, with a private stretch of Mediterranean Sea offering plenty of space to ride. Even in the busy summer months the beach is cordoned off from sunbathing families and amateur fishermen so that there is enough space to roll out the lines, and launch and land your kite, both for students on courses and for independent riders. The St.Pierre-la-Mer Kitezone was opened in 2003 and is one of the few beaches in France, and in fact in Europe, where organized kitesurfing is permitted all year round.
 

Kitesurfers who bring their own equipment

For independent kitesurfers who are not joining in lessons with Sudwindsports and use the Kitezone with their own equipment there are a few rules enforced in order to keep the zone safe. The Kitezone is open to all independent kitesurfers who have attained a certain riding level. Click here for more information on the safety rules and rescue boat cover. You don't have the right kite size for the wind conditions? No problem, you can rent equipment locally. Click here for prices.
Click here to find out about the wind and weather conditions on the St.Pierre-la-Mer Kitezone.

From 13 - 16 May 2010 the Kitezone will be closed due to the EJKC event taking place there: the 6th European Junior Kitesurfing Cup.

Apres-kite

After a day on the water cold drinks, food and ice creams can be taken at the Windmagic bar (open 01/05 - 30/09), at 200 meters from the beach on the lakeside. There is also a club house with changing rooms, toilets and hot showers (open 15/04 - 01/11).