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La Torche ( ID la_torche )      Hits: 867
You are here: Europe > France > La Torche ( ID la_torche )
Continent: Europe
Country: France
Next Big City (Airport):  Brest
Next Town: Pont l'Abbe, Plomeur
Latitude:   47.8409
Longitude: -4.3461
Type:
- Ocean
Rider Ability:
- Intermediate
- Expert

Good for:
- Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
- Surfing
Features:
- Shop
- Toilet
- Food
- Parking

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Water
Type:
- Medium Wave (1-3m)
- Big Wave (> 3m)
Hazards:
- Currents

Quality:
- Crystal Clear
Best Tide:
No Information


It is one of the greatest European spots for the waves. There are really beautiful waves. More than 2.5m. You often have waves with a correct size which is enough to make you smiling. You will find very regular waves with a good timing.

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 Beach
Type:
- Sand
Size:
- Big

Hazards:
No Information
Beach crowds:
No Information


There is a huge beautiful sandy beach. So no problem for kite to be launched and landed. There are no rocks or other obstacles, only close to the point.

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 Weather
Spring:
- Normal Wetsuit
Summer:
- Shorts
- Shorty

Fall:
- Normal Wetsuit
Winter:
- Thick Wetsuit / Drysuit


Air and water are a bit fresh, but in summer it is quite nice. Wetsuit is really needed if your not in summer. A lot of depressions pass on this area.

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 Wind

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Best Months:
- January
- February
- November
- December
Wind Type:
- Frontal Winds

Best Direction:
- SE
- SSE
- S
Main Direction:
No Information


Because of its situation, a lot of depressions pass on this place. That's made this spot a really good one for the wind. The best direction is for sure South/Southeast. Very windy in winter.

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 How to get there
Transport:
- Car
Access:
- Short Walk


From the main city of Quimper (35 km), follow the road signs to Pont l'Abbé; Saint Guénolé and Penmarc'h (main road: D785). While approaching, look for Plomeur city (not Plomeur, this is 150km away). At Plomeur center, follow road signs to La Torche point (or ask anyone, everybody knows where it is). Once you get on the parking lot, walk on the right (North) side of the point: here it is. From Brest go South, and follow the direction `La Torche` and then `Pointe de la Torche`. You will arrived directly on a car park near the huge beach. There are always a lot of cars, camping cars etc belonged to all surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers.

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 Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info
Rules:
- None


The most popular spot in France for surf, kitesurf and windsurf.

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04-03-11 jpk: airports Quimper uip Brest BES Lorient LRT
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