Dune du Pyla Attractions > Aquitaine > Arcachon
	Dune du Pyla is the largest sand dune in Europe! In the past few years this giant sand dune has swallowed up trees, a road junction and an entire hotel - that's got to be big? But don't be scared as it wont swallow you up all of a sudden! About Aquitaine

The large natural wonder of the Dune du Pyla will amaze you. Dune du Pyla is the largest sand dunes in Europe and in the past few years it has swallowed up trees, a road junction and an entire hotel! Surrounding the dunes are large forests full of pine trees growing out of the sandy floor. There is a road leading up to the dunes which has a large car park at the end of it; once you've parked you need to take a short walk down a wide path which leads to the bottom of the dunes.

The path has cafes, shops, toilets and restaurants all along the side of it so why not stop and have lunch then buy some souvenirs after you have been up and seen the dunes? This place is definitely worth a visit, but it is a long walk up the side of the dune to get to the top; good thing there has been some steps built up against the dune.

We have personally visited this fantastic dune on our stay at La Reserve (a siblu campsite) not long ago. This is a fantastic attraction and we highly recommend it for those who like great views, sand and nice warm weather - its fantastic!

At over 100m it's the highest sand dune in Europe – a veritable mountain of wind-carved sand which is about 12km south of Arcachon. Buses also drive off to and from the dune every hour in July and August. There loads of stands selling ice cream and souvenirs at the bottom of the dune. There is also cafes, restaurants and there is a toilet block there too.

From the top of the dune you get a superb view over the bay of Arcachon and the forest of the Landes stretching away to the south. It's a great sandy slide down to the sea but a very long hard haul back up but its well worth the effort!