Helicopter flight 20min from Biscarrosse to Arcachon

Head to the Arcachon Basin with this 20-minute helicopter flight.

Whether you are from the region or passing through, you will discover or rediscover the magnificent landscapes of the north of the Landes and the Gironde.

Go to the Grands Lacs aerodrome from Biscarrosse. You will be welcomed by a dynamic and caring team as well as by your pilot. With more than 30 years of experience, he will help you discover the smallest nooks and crannies of the Great Lakes of Biscarrosse: that of Biscarrosse-Parentis is shared between four municipalities. That of Cazaux-Sanguinet, further north, is the largest. With an area of more than 5,500 hectares. There, you can enjoy many water activities throughout the year.

You will head towards the magnificent Arcachon Basin. During the flight, you will have time to see the landscapes transform. The grandiose and majestic landes forest will give way to the large expanses of sand of the Dune du Pilat. With more than 100 meters in height, it is the highest in Europe. It welcomes thousands of tourists per year who come to observe the breathtaking horizons. Right next door, you will have a breathtaking view of the banc d'Arguin. This stretch of sand serves as a barrier to the entrance to the Arcachon basin and welcomes thousands of migrating birds each year.

This flight will allow you to observe these landscapes from another angle, to discover places that you did not know and to see certain small details that you cannot see from land.

This feeling of freedom that you will feel in the helicopter will soothe you and you will have a truly timeless moment. The beauty of the landscapes will move you and once you return to dry land, at the Biscarrosse airfield, you will leave with a head full of memories. It’s an experience that will stay with you forever.

Good to know:

• This helicopter flight is available all year round.
• The helicopter you will travel in has five passenger seats. It can be shared with other travelers.

Want to escape? Come and spend a timeless moment during this magnificent helicopter flight.

Departing from the Grands Lacs aerodrome in Biscarrosse (40), come and discover the landscapes of the north of the Landes and the Gironde.
Before boarding a five-seater helicopter, you will be greeted by a smiling team and your pilot. With experience of over
Thirty years, you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable time under the control of someone experienced.

You will begin your epic journey by flying over the large lakes of Biscarrosse and Cazaux. You will see the Landes forest extending as far as the eye can see. The largest forest in France, you will see it extending over tens of kilometers until you can distinguish landscapes in ocher colors. This is how you will see the gigantic and majestic Dune du Pilat. With more than 100 meters in height, it is the largest dune in Europe. It is protected by the Banc d'Arguin. You can see it in flight just in front of the dune. A Nature reserve, it serves as a shelter and breeding ground for migratory birds, including the Sandwich Tern, a small black-headed gull.

In the distance, you can discover Cap Ferret. It separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Arcachon Basin. From its lighthouse, you can have a panoramic view of the basin: the oyster beds, the ocean and especially Bird Island.

Impossible to miss: it's the small island located at the entrance to the Arcachon basin. You will distinguish it by its size and its almost perfect roundness. It takes its name from its great ornithological wealth.

You will then return towards Biscarrosse, contemplating the magical contrast between land and sea. Back at the aerodrome, you will be moved to have experienced such a beautiful flight, which will undoubtedly leave you with lifelong memories. !
Thanks to the emotion, you will have the impression of having spent a timeless moment, ideal for relaxing.

Good to know:

• You will be able to share this flight with four other people.
• This activity can be done all year round.