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Discover the Pesquiers salt marsh on a nature tour led by a specialist guide from the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO). You’ll get a close-up view of flamingos, herons and avocets, thanks to the equipment provided: binoculars and a spotting scope.
Highlights
• Birdwatching in their natural habitat
• Exclusive access to a site closed to the public
• A unique and unspoilt geological site: the double tombolo
• Accompaniment throughout the tour by an LPO guide to discover the local wildlife and the association’s work.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the date of the activity.
The experience on offer
Your LPO guide will welcome you to the Pesquiers salt marsh, one of the richest natural areas on the Hyères coastline. The walk begins at a leisurely pace, following the rhythm of the sightings and the species visible at the time. Thanks to the equipment provided, you’ll easily be able to identify the iconic birds: flamingos, shelducks, avocets, herons…
The guide will share simple, easy-to-understand explanations about the birds’ behaviour, their habitats and the challenges of wetland conservation.
A peaceful yet informative tour, ideal for taking the time to observe and appreciate a landscape that remains unspoilt.
What you need to know
• Meeting point
• Southern footbridge on the Voie Douce (Pas du Saunier), opposite Le Nautique bar, at 1831 Route de Giens, La Capte
• Duration: 2 hours
• Times: departs at 8.00 am (July–August) / 9.00 am the rest of the year
• Equipment provided: binoculars and a spotting scope
• Children: tour suitable for children aged 6 and over
• What to bring: hat or cap, sun cream, water
• Bus access: Réseau Mistral, line 67 – La Capte stop
• Pets: not permitted
• Cancellation due to weather: possible in the event of rain or a heatwave
The Tourist Office’s tip
• Discover the local life of La Capte and stroll through its narrow streets.
• Enjoy a drink at the end of the day on the terrace of Les Halles de la Bergerie and admire the sunset over the salt marshes.
• Continue your walk along the tombolo – a unique landscape between the sea and the lagoon via the Pas du Saunier – or explore the Tympan des Pesquiers.
Ideal for extending this immersion in nature.
The tour operator’s environmental commitment
The LPO guide raises awareness of bird conservation and respect for natural habitats. The activity prioritises discreet observation, without disturbing the wildlife, and encourages access via sustainable transport using bus route 67. Tour certified under the ‘Esprit Parc National’ scheme.
