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Subject Topic: Languedoc: Some info needed Post Reply Post New Topic
24/7/2011 at 8:54pm
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We (2 adults, 2 kids - 10 and 14) are booked to go to Languedoc (Valras Plage) on 19th August.  As we have only ever camped in Vendee and this area is completely new to us, can anyone help with a couple of general queries:

Fistly, as we are staying in a tent, what bedding should we think about taking - just sheets or sleeping bags (ie. how warm is it, generally, overnight).

Secondly, will the children be able to body-board/surf or is that coast line like a millpond.  Also do I need to pack their shortie wetsuits (as I would for Vendee camping) or would they be the only ones wimping out in wetsuits?

And finally, is it worth taking our bikes?  Or is it, generally, far too hot to consider cycling anywhere? 

Your help/comments would be very gratefully received.

 

 

 

 

 



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24/7/2011 at 8:59pm
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Your kids would be the only ones in wetsuits
a snorkel and mask would probably get more use than a board

coldest night last year in august was 15.9C
see here

but it can be very windy

oops edit
13.7 on the 31st
but it didn't get below 16C the year before

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24/7/2011 at 9:05pm
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Bedding wise I've usually managed fine in August with a duvet cover (without the duvet in it- thicker than a sheet but not too much) although have still taken blankets just in case.Agree with the previous post about the wetsuits. I would take bikes if easy to transport.
Enjoy!

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24/7/2011 at 9:16pm
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Wow - that was quick!!  Thanks for your input. 

My son will be disappointed not to be able to surf - I assumed as it was windy there would be pretty good waves.  Perhaps I should "squeeze" in his wake board instead then.

Incidentally, do you think I should take the foil-backed camping mats that we use under the airbeds or will we cook by the morning?

Once again, thanks for your input.

PS.  TethersEnd, how windy is very windy - should I worry about being sandblasted on the beach?



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24/7/2011 at 9:39pm
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Yes - sometimes the wind is very 'windy' and you may need serious windbreaks for the beach.  Other times it can be completely calm, but if it is windy, and if it's blowing in the right direction then you may get enough 'waves' to body board.  You definitely won't need wetsuits in the Mediterranean.



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24/7/2011 at 9:45pm
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I'm not a tenter so I can't comment on comfort
or a cyclist btw

here is the nearest 'surf' report
clicky

as for wind - Yes, worry about being sandblasted - It's the 'Pays du vent'

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24/7/2011 at 9:47pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 24/7/2011

Yes - sometimes the wind is very 'windy' and you may need serious windbreaks for the beach.  Other times it can be completely calm, but if it is windy, and if it's blowing in the right direction then you may get enough 'waves' to body board.  You definitely won't need wetsuits in the Mediterranean.



playing with my newest discovered weather site it shows 96kph gusts this last week here

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25/7/2011 at 6:31am
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Huw - is weather an 'interest' or a job?  You seem to come up with some amazing weather websites! (or is there a Michael Fish jacket hanging in your wardrobe?)


25/7/2011 at 9:52am
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We have tented in the area many times and using light duvets have never been cold.  There can be rather strong winds blowing mainly from inland out to sea which can last for days at a time but in our experience are then usually followed by a significant period of lovely calm days.

I cannot remember ever seeing the sea rough enough for decent surfing activities with the obvious exception of wind and kite surfing.

Valras Plage area is pretty flat for cycling as long as the weather doesn't sap your energy too much.  Don't know if he's still there but there used to be a bloke hiring out bikes that could carry whole familes, which was good fun in the evenings.

Presumably you are going to La Yole site which is at the west end of the town - there is a decent market once a week in the harbour area at the east end which would be good for a bike ride out as car parking can be a problem on the day.



25/7/2011 at 12:07pm
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We use our bikes a bit on holiday and often find its more comfortable to cycle rather than walk in hot weather strange as it might seem.

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25/7/2011 at 12:24pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 25/7/2011
Huw - is weather an 'interest' or a job?  You seem to come up with some amazing weather websites! (or is there a Michael Fish jacket hanging in your wardrobe?)
Bit of both Val -but I do know some people for whom it seems to be a passion and they educate me

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25/7/2011 at 8:32pm
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We're just back from Serignan Plage, which is only two miles along the coast from Valras Plage. We've been there a few times in July and August and have usually found it fine just sleeping under a sheet. This July there has been a strong north westerly wind for a few days which has made it colder at night and last week we slept under a sleeping bag.

Normally, I'ts pretty warm during the day and cycling could be a problem. Last week, however, there were lots of bikes about.


25/7/2011 at 10:19pm
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We were there three years ago and found that the Med was surprisingly cold around there. Also, we found that the sea became very deep very quickly. It was pretty windy sometimes, but even then there weren't any big waves at all. There's a huge market there on Sunday mornings I think - worth a visit. Lovely beach there.

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