Air sports Côte Aquitaine

Have you always dreamed of flying? Mission accomplished with Adventure Landes Paramoteur. Thierry, your pilot, will take you from the Tartas ultralight base in a two-seater cart to admire the enchanting landscapes of the Landes forests. Unforgettable, magical sensations of freedom - you're in for a treat! If you'd like to fly on your own, we'll take care of your theoretical and practical training, validated by your pilot's license. Also available in the Pays Basque at Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle.

The Aéroclub d'Aire-sur-l'Adour offers sightseeing flights and flying courses. Glider, microlight or plane (1 to 3 people), how would you like to get into the air? The 30-minute flights give you a chance to fly over the Tursan region around Aire-sur-Adour. We'd be tempted by a discovery flight in a two-seater glider to enjoy the silence. Shared" flights are more à la carte. Always a good idea for a gift!

Following the demise of the big Latécoère seaplanes that were the pride of the Mermoz, Guillaumet and other generations, floatplanes eventually deserted our lakes, rivers and seashores, followed by hydrobases and other hydrosurfaces. That's why only the Biscarrosse hydrobase can still claim this title today, even though it's open to general air traffic. Baptism, flight over the dunes, the Basin... Enjoy yourself while supporting our team of passionate volunteers.

Take to the skies in a helicopter, the famous and robust Robinson R44, and set off on an adventure along the Basque and Landes coasts. Tours are available, from a baptism of air over Biarritz to an escapade that reveals the mountains of the Pyrenees chain, as well as the landscapes of the Landes region. Villages punctuate your route, and this flight offers one of the most beautiful panoramas imaginable. The surfing circuit is very pleasant, with Bidart, Guéthary and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Gourmet stopovers too, with a private return flight to Pilat-sur-Mer.

OJB, a professional skydiving school affiliated with the Fédération Française de Parachutisme and the Fédération des Exploitants Professionnels du Parachutisme, offers baptisms, skydiving training and skydiving courses. Armed with a medical certificate of no contraindication to skydiving less than 3 months old, you can meet at the Mimizan aerodrome, where certified instructors will take charge of you. The school is the only one in the Landes region to be ranked in the top 10 French schools approved by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Discover the Arcachon Basin and the Dune du Pilat from the air, and admire this unique landscape with the sandbanks and oyster beds of the Banc d'Arguin or the Cap Ferret peninsula, all possible with a paraglider. Accompanied by a qualified instructor, you'll fly in complete safety. The take-off and landing phases are gentle (just let yourself be guided). Two types of flight are possible: a very calm "discovery" flight, or a more sensational flight that mixes calm flight with passages close to the ground and more dynamic maneuvers.

Why not take to the skies (3,000 meters) to discover the Basque Country? Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skydiver, the team at Air Evasion Biarritz Parachutisme will accompany you, in complete safety, for your free-fall jumps. A 15-minute briefing on the ground, a 20-minute flight in a plane or helicopter and 30 seconds of exhilaration... Unique for intense, unforgettable emotions at speeds of 200 km/h... and new since 2023, tandem jumps by helicopter.

Do you dream of free-falling indoors? Fly an airliner? FullFly's indoor vertical wind tunnel simulators make skydiving possible all year round! Several packages are available, including for children (from age 5) and groups (2 to 4 people). The discovery package includes 2 consecutive one- or two-minute flights, equivalent to 2 airplane jumps from a height of 4,000 m. Equipment rental is included, and ground training will be provided by an instructor.

Hydro-aviation in Biscarrosse or the story of an adventurer: Latécoère... Decades later, the region still lives to the rhythm of aviation, hydro or otherwise. In 2010, Laurent Venet, a fighter pilot backed by an entourage of professionals, opened a flying school dedicated to instructing ULM and ULM hydro pilots on brand-new machines, some of which are replicas of the legendary STAMPE. Sensations guaranteed, as you too can experience a first flight aboard these ultra-safe machines, in a certified school accredited by the French Microlight Federation. Discover Biscarrosse, the lakes, the forest and the whole Arcachon basin. Who knows, maybe you'll discover a passion for flying? Join the many licensed pilots who are now part of a family. While instruction is rigorous, the welcome is warm. Cathy can prepare gift vouchers for you.

Get a bird's-eye view of the Basque country and beyond, where geography, landforms and coastline take shape from a helicopter - a unique experience! Biarritz Hélicoptère takes you off the ground from the airport. Not just charters, of course, but also transfers to private golf courses, hotels and prestigious restaurants with "héli restaurant" or "héli golf" between the greens. And even further afield, with the châteaux of Bordeaux and the Bassin d'Arcachon in the flight plan. So, would you like to take the controls?

A first glider flight is an unforgettable experience. Take-off is by winch, a new launch method that's becoming increasingly popular in France. It allows you to reach an altitude of 500 meters in less than a minute, a guaranteed sensation. Enjoy a silent flight in the updrafts over the Landes, with views of the lakes and ocean. The flight lasts between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on weather conditions. The website provides more detailed information. You'll find a form for introductory flights!

Soulac-sur-Mer is home to the Soulac-La Runde airfield, a civilian airfield open to the public. The airfield is mainly used for leisure and tourism activities. It is managed by the Soulac-sur-Mer town council. The airfield has a fleet of aircraft including models such as the Diamond Star DA 40 TDI 135 CV, the Robin DR400-150CV and the Cessna F 172 M. These aircraft are used for introductory flights, first flights and trips. Visitors can enjoy a 30-minute flight to discover Soulac-sur-Mer, Le Verdon, the Gironde estuary and the Cordouan lighthouse. You can also take part in intensive flying courses to obtain your "brevet d'initiation aéronautique". The airfield also offers boxes for vacation equipment.

Aéroclub Montalivet is a flying club located in Vendays-Montalivet. It offers flights for licensed pilots, as well as training courses for those wishing to obtain their pilot's license. The flying club has a 160hp DR 400 aircraft at its disposal for flights. The club's president is Robert Bahougne, who can be contacted on 06 75 86 33 16.