Holiday itinerary
Go learn to surf or improve your existing skills on the best beaches France’s south west coast has to offer. Based on the quiet and charming beach of Les Casernes, the surf school is located close to the towns of Seignosse and Hossegor.
This surf camp holiday includes accommodation at the surf lodge, surf lessons, use of all surf equipment throughout the week so you can practice your new found skills in your free time and much more.
Enjoy accommodation in an environmentally friendly lodge built with all natural materials boasting both modern and quirky facilities such as solar heated water, a tree hut, hammocks, a hydro pool, hammam, wii games and much more.
Your surfing lessons will be taught by experienced, passionate and friendly instructors who have been perfecting teaching techniques that will have you up on your board in no time and experiencing the surfing lifestyle.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced surfers
- Must be a strong swimmer
- Minimum age 18 (children are accepted if accompanied by an adult)
- If you choose to add on yoga classes to your holiday please note: the yoga teacher only speaks French although it is possible to follow the classes by watching and following their lead if you don't speak French
- Surf instructors speak both French and English
Surf Camp Start Days
- Classes run from late March to early November
- The surf camp programme starts on selected Sundays when you check-into your accommodation
Surf Camp Schedule
- Each day, Monday to Friday, you will have one surf lesson lasting 1.5 hours
- Start times of your surf lessons will depend of the surf conditions from day to day, please be sure to check the times with your surf instructor
- Theory lessons will take place outside of surf practice either at the cabin on the beach (15 minutes before the lesson) or at the lodge (breakfast or evening time)
What Will I Learn?
- Your instructors will take you to the best surf spots to suit your needs
- Theory lessons will include coastline knowledge, rips, local conditions, safety issues, weather forecasts and more
- Warm up exercises to prepare you for the ocean conditions that day
- During each lesson you will have 2 goals to work towards that will be suited to your level, as you work towards your goals the instructor will give you personal feedback to help improve your technique
- At the end of your lesson the instructor will get the group together to discuss what you will work towards during the next lesson
- As a beginner you will learn how to handle a board, how to paddle, catch white waves, pop up on the board and standing up in the foam
- As an intermediate surfer, you will learn how to catch some speed to move your board on the wave, intensify your carves, feel feet pressure on the board, receive video support learning and practice on a variety on surf boards so you know which board suits you
- As an advanced surfer you will receive surf guidance as opposed to surf lessons to make sure you make the most out of your time on the Atlantic coast
Optional Yoga Classes
- Yoga classes are designed to relax and stretch out those muscles specifically used for surfing and are an excellent complement to all that exercise
- You’ll be taught by a qualified yoga teacher who speaks French (no English)
Eco-Friendly Surf Lodge
- The beautiful eco-friendly accommodation is set in a 300 year old recently renovated farmhouse using all natural and local materials to respect the environment
- All water is heated by solar panels or in the absence of sunshine, an eco-friendly geothermic system takes over
- The lodge has just 4 bedrooms each with their own bathroom that sleep 1 – 4 people
- Take advantage of the warm hydro-massage pool which is heated to 33 degrees and can be used anytime or sweat it out in the hammam
- Watch movies or TV in the communal area with a TV and DVD player (pop on those French subtitles to help you practice!)
- Relax after your surf & chat classes by playing on the Wii or have a game of pool
- Or, chill out in the tree hut, in a hammock or on the large outdoor terrace
- If you want to keep active, take out a mountain bike, canoe or play badminton and jump on the lodge trampoline
What Accommodation & Meals Are Included?
- This surf weekend includes 6 nights/7 days accommodation at the eco lodge in a shared room (max. 4 sharing a room and bathroom)
- Check in anytime after 2pm on Sunday and check out by 10am Saturday morning
- An organic continental breakfast is included everyday using organic and local products
- On Tursday night, dinner is included with the group
- Lunch and dinner are self-catering; you will have free use of the spacious kitchen as well as the outdoor BBQ and unlimited tea and coffee
- An a la carte menu is available for dinner on request at an additional cost
Optional Yoga Classes
- The surf school also offers yoga classes which can be added on to your booking
- Each class last for about 1.5 hours and can usually fit around your surf lessons
- Classes are offered Mon-Fri
- The classes are taught by a professional yoga instructor in French
- NOTE: the yoga teacher only speaks French although it is possible to follow the classes by watching and following their lead if you don't speak French
- Classes can be booked on arrival, or added at the time of booking
- Details on pricing can be found under the extras tab
- Yoga classes are paid for directly to the yoga instructor
Want A Private Double Room?
- Rooms can be booked for just 2 sharing for a supplement, if you would like to book this, please email or call +44 (0) 8445 020445 with your dates to check availability and prices
Accommodation Location
- The eco surf lodge is located just a 10 minutes drive from the beach breaks of Seignosse and Hossegor and is nestled between the pine forest and the ocean within walking distance from the Etang Blanc nature resort
Surf Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality wetsuits if needed
- This school has over 80 surf boards to choose from in varying sizes and styles
- Surf board brands a plenty from BIC to NSP to Surftech
Free Time
- Hang out with your fellow surfers at the beach hut or in the surroundings of the lodge
- Surfboard and wetsuit rental are included for the week so you can practice your new found skills in your free time
- Bicycles, canoes and rowing boats are available for you to use to explore the local area and the neighbouring forests and lakes of the Landes region
- The lodge has a small heated hydro massage pool and hammam DVD player, TV and Wii if you want to stay in, kick back and relax
Optional Extras
- Please note that due to the school’s environmental awareness, pick-ups and drop-offs will only take place between 9am-7pm, a charge of 50 Euros is applicable for collection outside of those hours
Get more from your holiday, have fun, hang ten, meet new people and take home a new sporting skill that will stay with you forever.