Hair blowing in the wind, bright camera, smile across the shoulder (or the other way around…), OK, we’re ready…..But be careful there’s competition in the competition for THE best photo at the Courant d’huchet…
Souvenir photo at the current of Huchet
A unique and exceptional point of view on the south coast of Landes
Come on, I'll explain to you what it's about: it's a wild current that the mouth is left in its natural state. No containment rock on this mouth, because here we like freedom, the men have decided to let it wander as it pleases... And that's what makes it atypical and likeable!
The Huchet current offers several versions depending on the season, amateur photographers know this well, you have to spend time there to capture the right photo, the one that will create a buzz on social networks!
A breathtaking landscape in all seasons
- His face summer is gentle and calm. He crosses quietly the Molietsoise dune to throw itself at its foot into the Atlantic. At low tide, you want to dip your feet or cast your line. The gaze is lost in the distance over the ocean and the horizon. Only surfers come to liven up this little corner of paradise.
- Autumn gives it several faces: in the same day, the first freshness of the morning covers it with a light mist which gives it pastel, soft and muted colors. In the first rays of the sun, its silvery blue hue makes it a jewel for the eyes. Gulls and gulls stop there to fish and offer a constant aerial sweep.
- In Winter, it's a real spectacle: a gust of wind, a high tide or a big coefficient unleashes it and it is not uncommon to see the Courant d'Huchet cross the entire Moliets beach. Clearly, this current does as it pleases and will not necessarily wait for you where you think you will find it.
- Spring, the warmth and the orange colors of the evening at sunset are a call to contemplation. A real moment of zenitude.
In short, whether you come at any time of the year, you will always find enthusiasts who will be able to talk to you about it: an ornithologist, a photographer, a fisherman, a surfer, a hiker or quite simply a Molietsois or a Landes resident. who comes to get some fresh air!
Go explore the reserve
The Huchet current is not limited only to its mouth
And to discover it, all you have to do is follow the current and plunge into the Landes forest. The contrast is striking between the immensity of the blue of the ocean and the green of the Landes forest. This forest will guide you straight into unsuspected landscapes and yes, that's it, this famous Landes Amazon which stretches out its arms to you.
A preserved biodiversity
Have you heard of it? It's normal, this preserved site is classified nature reserve since the 80s. It is 618 hectares spread over 3 municipalities: Léon, Moliets-et-Maâ and Vielle-Saint-Girons, where fauna and flora flourish. 18 km of marked trails will allow you to discover unexpected species in the Landes forest: bald cypresses, marsh hibiscus, royal osmonds, white Osyris or even water clovers rub shoulders with our cork oaks and heathers of all kinds. kinds. And to find out more, the naturalist guides of the Courant d’Huchet nature reserve, offer guided tours during school holidays.
It is a fragile and protected natural environment so as not to disturb it. We forget the bikes, we leave Rouky at home. We put on our sneakers and let's go for the adventure!!
A quick visit to the Tourist Office to obtain the topo-guide of the reserve (on sale), then direction Pichelèbe and welcome to the Amazon! Maybe we'll meet there?
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