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Pointe de la Gracieuse
Pointe de la Gracieuse sits at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, where the flat marshland of the Rhône delta meets the Golfe de Fos. The area's funnelled, reliable winds have made it renowned enough for speed-sailing to have hosted world-record kitesurfing speed attempts by riders such as Alexandre Caizergues, and it is regarded as one of France's better spots for learning and progressing away from the bigger crowds of the Hyères and Leucate-Gruissan corridors.
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Wind
| best months |
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| season notes | Strong, reliable Mistral funnelled down the Rhône delta; the flat, uninterrupted terrain drives some of France's most consistent wind and has attracted speed-sailing record attempts. |
| wind name | Mistral |
| direction to shore | not confirmed |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| temp summer c | 24 |
| temp winter c | 13 |
| wetsuit | boardshorts in summer, 3/2mm shoulder season |
| tides | minimal Mediterranean tidal range |
| currents | not confirmed |
| standing depth | not confirmed |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Rated as one of France's better spots for learning and progressing, partly thanks to lower crowds than the well-known Provence beaches. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Open point near Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône's beaches (Napoléon, Olga, Carteau lie along the same stretch of coast). |
|---|---|
| rescue | not confirmed |
| vibe | away from the crowds of the bigger Provence kite beaches |
Hazards
- proximity to the Fos-sur-Mer/Port-Saint-Louis industrial and port complex - watch for shipping and port traffic
- flat marshland terrain with limited shelter
Rules
- not confirmed - check for any port-related access restrictions locally
Tips
- consider combining a session here with a visit to the nearby Carteau bay, a more sheltered beginner option along the same coastline
Travel basics
| airport | MRS - Marseille Provence Airport |
|---|---|
| getting there | via Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, between the Grand Rhône and the Golfe de Fos |
| accommodation | Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône or Arles |
| cost level | budget |
| no wind | Camargue nature reserves, Arles' Roman heritage |
Nearby: Carteau, Beauduc
Sources: fr.wikipedia.org