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Courant d’Huchet – 40550 Léon, France - panoramio📷 Andy Mendyk, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Courant d’Huchet

Léon, France

Nature

A small river that winds from the Lac de Léon to the ocean through a jungle of cypress and ferns. Traditional flat boats take visitors down it from the lake.

Nearest town
Léon, France
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
43.8830, -1.3120
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Landes: surf, pine forest and hidden lakes – 40550 Léon, France - panoramio© Andy Mendyk · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Landes: surf, pine forest and hidden lakes

217 km7 stops4 days

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Campsites nearby

  • HuttopiaCampsite
    6 km from Courant d’Huchet
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire de camping-cars municipale de Moliets-et-MaâMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Courant d’Huchet · 120 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Le Saint-MartinCampsite
    7 km from Courant d’Huchet
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping EurosolCampsite
    8 km from Courant d’Huchet
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de MessangesMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Courant d’Huchet · 55 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK d'AzurMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Courant d’Huchet · 35 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Courant d’Huchet?

Courant d’Huchet is in Léon, France, at GPS 43.8830, -1.3120. It is about 25 km from Hossegor.

Can you camp near Courant d’Huchet?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Punta Lago, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 88 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Courant d’Huchet?

Courant d’Huchet is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Landes: surf, pine forest and hidden lakes.

What is there to see near Courant d’Huchet?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rocher de la Vierge (49 km), Marquèze Ecomuseum (54 km), Corniche Basque (64 km) and La Rhune rack railway (67 km).

When is the best time to visit Courant d’Huchet?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)