KiteGlobeGalon d'Or
📍 La Rochelle, France · Kiteboarding spot
Galon d'Or is a kiteboarding spot near La Rochelle in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, W, NW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | La Rochelle |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, W, NW |
| Coordinates | 45.7932, -1.2116 |
About Galon d'Or
Flat with a small chop in medium wind. Choppy with more than 5-6 Bft. Watch out for currents on going tide.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Galon d'Or offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, W, NW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Galon d'Or?
Follow directions to Marenne or Royan. After you passed it take the beach road. This spot is just in front of the South of the island Oleron.
Hazards at Galon d'Or
Currents.
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Other kite spots near Galon d'Or
- Ile d'Oleron / Baie de Gatseau
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- Cote Sauvage
- Ile d'Oleron / Grand Village Plage
- Phare de la Coubre
- La Palmyre
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.