Between Montpellier and Perpignan, on a sandy band extending to infinity, the kingdom of the god Eole exists. He was found in Narbonnaise, on the Mediterranean arc, an Eldorado of the ferus of slippery slope. This rider paradise, with its sunny climate, its 300 days tramontane per year, the breathtaking landscape breathtaking, attracts more and more people. His «World Wind» in Leucate was born 20 years ago, the first of its kind, and since then has been illuminating: Kite Challenge and Wind Challenge in Gruissan, Kitesurf Junior World Cup in Saint-Pierre-la Mer. We are increasingly referring to the emergence of a Wind Valley in Narbonnaise, with the view of the growing community of riders and vans stationed at the spots, the proximity of professionals ready to frame you, initiate you or improve in the art of sliding, the plethora of specialized shops… fleet like a "West Coast" air here.
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The Mondial du Vent, Leucate is 20 years old and not a ride.
Who hasn't attended the Wind World yet, do you have to go to the kitesurf scene and windsurf? This flagship sports event in France and Europe celebrates its 20 years this year. Remember these dates: From April 16-22, 2016, the world's greatest athletes are meeting on the Coussoules beach in Leucate, a country of tramontane. The unique event brings together the elite of kitesurf and windsurf. From Alexander Caizergues, triple world champion, world-famous kitesurf, Rob Douglas, the Boston American to confront, or Charlotte Consorti, the undisputed star of speed and all other challengers, who will be the fastest? We will know that soon enough, in the wind of the two international competitions of the 2016 program. This year, a new one, besides the Village of Sliding and its various animations for all: Pros and amateurs can register for beach races, paddle races on the beach, accessible to the greatest number.
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The Kite Challenge and the Wind Challenge: two in Gruissan.
In Narbonnaise, it's up to the Wind World to start the ski season. Followed closely by two major competitions in Gruissan. From May 24-26, 2019, history to prolong the show, during the 7 th edition of the Kite Challenge, more than three hundred kiteers are expected for a competition that rhymes with speed, brio and freestyle figures. Five days later, not necessary to fold the Village of sliding around the beach of cottages, the Challenge Wind, a real «windsurfer woodstock», opens its 19 th challenge from May 30 to June 2, 2019, and still exceeds the borders with 1,200 windsurfers from 30 countries. the world. In the evening, place at the alternative stage, the beach turns into a concert room and beach bar. Three days of overwhelming challenge for this next edition 2019 in Gruissan.
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For teenagers: the Junior Kitesurf World Cup in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer
The youngest people also have their international event in the narral land, and have nothing to envy the big ones. This competition was held in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer in mid-April. The largest competition in many international participants. In 2018, 80 junior kitesurf competitors from more than 20 different countries gathered to compete for the Junior World Champion of Kitesurf. In a pro-friendly atmosphere, but always a good child.
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