The surfing machine: Vieux Port Surfing Wave
Hoist your flags high and take up the challenge of holding on for the longest time in the waves of our wave simulator: the Vieux Port Surfing Wave! With its 4 lanes, our artificial wave will thrill adults and children alike. Have fun on the towed buoys, try your hand at wakeboarding or discover surfing and bodyboarding, without having to worry about ocean conditions.
All the services of the water park of our campsite in Les Landes
A unique experience at a 5-star campsite in France!
Camping Le Vieux Port offers you a unique opportunity to experience a new way of riding. Thanks to our Vieux Port Surfing Wave, you'll be able to ride endless waves in complete safety on our wave simulator. No need to check the waves in the ocean or learn about the complex science of tides! At Le Vieux Port campsite you can surf at any time of day. And what's more, you'll have the privilege of trying out a unique and unprecedented attraction at a 5-star campsite in France.
To satisfy all lovers of rides and new challenges, we wanted to open up the field of possibilities as much as possible. You can choose the activity that suits you best from surfing, bodyboarding, towed buoys, wakeboarding and kneeboarding. With slopes that vary according to the sport you choose, there's something for everyone. Suitable for everyone, our 4 slopes can accommodate both novices and experts.
Accessible to children aged 3 and over for the buoys, you can enjoy pure moments of complicity with your family. For intermediate and experienced surfers, surfing and bodyboarding are available from the age of 13 for surfing and 8 for bodyboarding, giving you the chance to challenge the youngest and see if experience is more tenacious on the waves than youth!
Practical information
Our wave simulator is reserved for campsite guests only.
Access to the Vieux Port Surfing Wave activities:
- Wakeboard or kneeboard from 3 years and over 15kg :
Towed activity to be chosen on site - Beginner to advanced level. - Towed buoy from 3 years and + 15kg:
Towed activity - Beginner to advanced level. - Bodyboard from 8 years and + 40kg:
Towed or non-towed activity (your choice) - Intermediate to advanced level. - Surfing from age 13 and over 40kg:
Towed or non-towed activity (your choice) - Intermediate to advanced level.
> The surf machine has 4 independent lanes and can therefore accommodate 4 people at a time.
> Towed activities are available in "Discovery" format (no slope).
> Surfing and bodyboarding activities are available in "Discovery" (no slope) or "Sensation" (slope) formats.
It's up to you whether you want to try your hand on a gentle wave with our 'Discovery' package or whether you're ready to venture out on a steep wave with our 'Sensation' package.
(Subject to validation by the instructor according to your level).
Booking
1/ Take advantage of a package offer when you book your holiday
Discover all the Vieux Port Surfing Wave packs and add your sessions on our wave simulator when you book with our Packages. To add a session on our wave simulator, simply proceed as follows:
- I choose my dates of stay for a seaside holiday at the 5-star Le Vieux Port campsite in Messanges in the Landes.
- I find my holiday rental or my pitch that suits my tastes (and there's something for everyone!)
- I select my session on the La Vieux Port Surfing Wave simulator from all our Packages, when I confirm my holiday booking.
- I pack my bags and count the days until I arrive for my holiday at camping Le Vieux Port 🏄
2/ Or book via the RESASOL app
You can also book and pay for your reservation via the RESASOL application during your stay (on Android phone/tablet or Apple phone/tablet).
How do I do it? Nothing could be simpler:
- On your app, go to "Your stay".
- Then go to "Services".
- Choose the "Vieux Port Surfing Wave - Wave Simulator" tab.
- Then follow the booking guide.
Available on Google Play or download from Apple Store.
3/ Or go directly to Reception
Of course, you can also go to Reception to book your Vieux Port Surfing Wave slots.
So, are you ready to take the plunge?
IMPORTANT TO KNOW :
The wave simulator activity is reserved for campsite guests only.
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Camping pitches
The Vieux Port Surfing Wave is a wave simulator located at the 5-star Le Vieux Port campsite in Messanges in the Landes region. It offers surfing, bodyboarding, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and towed buoys on 4 independent slopes.
- Towed buoy: accessible from the age of 3 and weighing more than 15 kg.
- Wakeboard/Kneeboard: accessible from age 3 and weighing over 15 kg.
- Bodyboarding: for children aged 8 and over and weighing more than 40kg.
- Surfing: accessible from age 13 and weighing over 40 kg.
- Discovery: no slope, ideal for beginners.
- Sensation: inclined slope, for those who want an extra challenge. This format is subject to the instructor's approval depending on the participant's level.
There are several options for booking:
- When you book your holiday: you can add a session on the simulator to our packaged offers at the same time as you choose your accommodation.
- Via the RESASOL application: download the application, go to "Your holiday" and select "Vieux Port Surfing Wave" to book.
- Directly at Reception: you can also go to the campsite Reception to book your slots.
Yes, each activity has specific age and weight restrictions. Please refer to the "Practical information" section for more details.
Yes, all activities take place in a safe environment, with qualified instructors ensuring the safety of participants.
Yes, the wave simulator is suitable for all levels, from novice to advanced. The activities are designed to suit the abilities of each participant.
Yes, access to the wave simulator is reserved exclusively for customers of Le Vieux Port campsite.
Activities include surfing, bodyboarding, wakeboarding, kneeboarding and towed buoys.
Information on how to get to and from the campsite is available on our website on the "How to get to Le Vieux Port" page or by contacting their customer service department.