Surfing lessons and courses for children in Les Sables-d'Olonne

Organized by Octopus Glisse

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 30 min to 5 hrs
Spoken languages: French
Minimum age: From ages 4 or 6 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Introduce your children to surfing during an introductory course or a training course in Les Sables-d'Olonne with the instructors of Octopus Glisse!

Bordered by the Bay of Biscay and the state forest of Olonne, the beach of Les Granges near Les Sables-d'Olonne offers magnificent wild and natural landscapes typical of the Vendée. Let your children enjoy the Atlantic waves in complete safety in an ideal spot for teaching surfing with Mathieu and Caroline: state-qualified instructors and former surf, paddle and waveski champions!

Let your children discover their first surfing sensations with an instructor to progress with confidence! Octopus Glisse offers introductory courses and training courses for mini-crevettes, i.e. children from 4 to 6 years old, and for shrimps, i.e. children from 6 to 10 years old.

Don't wait any longer and let your children discover surfing with the advice of champions on the magnificent Vendée coastline of Les Sables-d'Olonne!

Offers

1
Mini shrimp (4 to 6 years old) | Discovery
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30-minute introductory course.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

You don't have to know how to swim, the instructor will equip the children with life jackets.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

30 min

Minimum age:

From 4 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
2
Mini shrimp (4 to 6 years old) | Mini course
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Course of 3 sessions of 30 minutes each.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

You don't have to know how to swim, the instructor will equip the children with life jackets.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 4 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
3
Mini shrimp (4 to 6 years old) | Course
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Course of 5 sessions of 30 minutes each.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

You don't have to know how to swim, the instructor will equip the children with life jackets.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 4 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
4
Shrimp (6 to 10 years old) | Discovery
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One-hour introductory course.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be able to swim to do this activity.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

1 hr

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
5
Shrimp (6 to 10 years old) | Mini course
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Course of 3 sessions of 1 hour each.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be able to swim to do this activity.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
6
Shrimp (6 to 10 years old) | Passion course
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Course of 5 sessions of 1 hour each.

Course of events

- Meeting point at Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340.
- Welcome and briefing by your instructor on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Distribution and setting up of the equipment.
- Warm up on the beach.
- Surfing lessons and application of the techniques taught by the instructors.
- Return to the Octopus Glisse office, de-equipping and debriefing.

Activity requirements

It is imperative to be able to swim to do this activity.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Snacks
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 6 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340

Included:
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lifejacket
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Meeting point

Octopus Glisse - Plage des Granges, 85340 Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule