Welcome to Star Surf Camps Moliets

Get ready for Good Vibes & Fun Times on your sunny Surf Holidays to France

 

Our original Moliets surf camp is pitched in the beautiful pine forests of Southwest France with the beach and town of Moliets-Plage just outside our campsite. We’ve opened our surf camp doors here in Moliets in 2010 and are celebrating 10 years of delivering amazing surf holidays here in Moliets this summer!

In our surf camp here in Moliets we host small and large groups of friends, couples and solo travellers. In true Star Surf Camps’ fashion, our surf camp team live onsite together with our surf holiday guests. Star Surf Camps are the only international surf camp in Moliets and we are proud to host surfers and surf holiday makers from all over the world.

We’ve got a busy surf holiday week planned for you here in Moliets with awesome live music events and open mic nights, our legendary Pub Quiz, a fancy-dress flunky ball tournament, a traditionally French wine & cheese eve, a starlit outdoor surf movie night, pub crawls in Moliets’ local bars, a trip to San Sebastian in Spain and many, many other fantastic opportunities to mix and mingle with other surfers in- and outside the surf camp.

Our surf camp here in Moliets is part of a larger campsite which also hosts other surf camps and holiday makers. The campsite is ***-rated, has a reception, parking, playgrounds, sports courts and multiple shower and toilet blocks. Our surf camp is made up of shaded eating and entertainment areas, raised chill-out platforms, a large skate ramp, cool three-tier outdoor cinema, tiki bar, hammocks and a large covered yoga deck.

Surf Lessons on Moliets-Plage

Learn to surf in warm water & amazing waves

 

Moliets-Plage, our local surf beach, is a short, ten-minute walk from our surf camp. During the summer months, the coastline around the Southwest of France offers great wave conditions for surf beginners and intermediate surfers alike. Hit by consistent summer swells, Moliets-Plage is ideal for first-time surfers and everyone wanting to improve their existing surf skills. And with our qualified team of international surf instructors, you can be sure to be in good hands and learning from the best.

With our most popular surf holiday packages here in Moliets, SURF CHILL, our surf camp guests receive 12 hours of surf lessons. This includes 5x 2 hours practical surf lessons on Moliets-Plage, the beach just outside the surf camp, as well as 2 hours of surf theory in the surf camp, teaching you about water safety, rip currents and the intricacies of French beach breaks.

During your weeks’ surf course, our surf instructors teach you the essentials of surfing such as how to paddle into waves, catching waves, standing up and controlling your surfboard. We use ‘foamies’ for our surf lessons which are great for beginners to catch the most waves.

All our surf instructors are qualified, fully licensed in the country they teach surfing in and have a lifeguarding qualification. They have a good understanding of the wave conditions and local surf spots, and are always ready to lend you a helping hand. The maximum group size for our surf lessons is eight surfers per one instructor plus one surf assistant if required. The use of surf equipment (surfboard, leash and wetsuit) is included in you surf lessons.

Your first surf lesson will be on Sunday. We all meet at the surf tent for an introduction and wetsuit allocation in the morning of your first day surfing. We divide all surfers into beginner and intermediate groups. Your surf lesson times are displayed on our notice board in the surf camp.

Surf Lesson Upgrade

Make the most of your Surfing Holidays in France

 

If you’re looking to spend more time surfing when on surf holidays with us in Moliets, you can add our Surf Lesson Upgrade during the booking process. Our Surf Lesson Upgrade includes 2x 2 hours of additional surf lessons in the water with our surf team. If the conditions are right, we schedule at least one of these sessions at sunrise or sunset. Suited to both beginner and intermediate surfers, our Surf Lesson Upgrade allows for more time in the water with your surf instructor to further improve your surfing skills.

Surf Equipment Hire

Go Surfing whenever you like on your Surfing Holidays

 

New in 2020 is the option to rent your own surfboard, wetsuit and leash while on surfing holidays with us in our Moliets surf camp. With Moliets-Plage only a short walk from our surf camp, you can go surfing in your own time whenever you please and make the most of your surfing holidays in Southwest France. We have a good range of beginner surfboards in the surf camp. For safety reasons, all rental surfboards are soft ‘foamie’ surfboards, not hard surfboards. If you’re an intermediate to advanced surfer, we recommend you bring your own equipment.

Bell Tents for 3

Large 8-man tents shared by just 3 Surf Camp Guests

 

Our Free Surfer & Surf Chill surf camp packages include accommodation in one of our large bell tents. Designed to sleep up to 8 people, you will be sharing a bell tent with a maximum of 2 others surf camp guests.

All bell tents have a centre pole, an interior mesh zip curtain behind the door curtains and come with mash windows at the base for better ventilation. The tents are tall enough to stand a surfboard in and wide enough for some morning yoga stretches.

A good night’s sleep is key when spending your days outside in the sun and in the water. That’s why we provide all our surf camp guests with a single, high quality memory foam mattress – no need to bring an inflatable mattress or camping mat! All our mattresses are allergy free, high density and super comfy. All you need to bring along on your surf trip are a pillow, sleeping bag or bedding.

Bell Tents for 2

Ideal for Couples or 2 Friends travelling together

 

If you’re going on surf holidays with your partner or friend and would like a private tent for just the two of you, you can upgrade to one of our Private Bell Tents for 2 surf holiday guests here in our Moliets surf camp during the booking process. Our Private Bell Tent options are the same spacious 8-man tipi tents and come with our high-quality mattresses, either as two singles or one double.

Bell Tents PLUS+

Bed Frames, Lights & Electricity for 2

 

Our Bell Tents PLUS+ Upgrade gets you that little bit of extra comfort when camping with raised wooden bed frames, an electricity socket and lighting during your Moliets surf holidays. Our Bell Tents PLUS+ option is for 2 surf camp guests with a choice of two single or one double mattress.

Add Bedding

Travel Light & Stay Warm

 

Be extra comfortable on your Moliets surf holiday! If you wish to travel light and still be nice and warm at night, you can add our bedding option and get yourself a pillow, duvet, sheet and covers to stay nice and warm at night.

Back2Basics

Camping like in the Good Old Days

 

Star Surf Camps are turning 10 this summer. We’re celebrating our 10-year anniversary by bringing back a classic: our Back2Basics camping option.

Our Back2Basic tents are large two-room tents with a separate sleeping and living compartment. Designed to sleep 4 people, you’re sharing our Back2Basic tent with a maximum of 2 other surf camp guests. These two-room tents are roughly 10 sqm in size and 1.9m in height. They have mesh windows in both compartments for better ventilation and to limit condensation, plus a mesh/ mosquito net on the tent door.

Our Back2Basic tents are a great option for everyone on a budget. A one-week surf holiday to Moliets – incl. food, use of all surf camp facilities and accommodation in a Back2Basic tent for 3 people – starts from just 199€ per person. Get yourself a private Back2Basic tent (single occupancy) from only 279€ per surf camp week. With food included, all you need to bring is a sleeping mat and sleeping bag.

Yoga in the Surf Camp

Revitalize Your Mind With Yoga

 

Yoga has swept surfers off their feet with most professional surfers practising yoga to help improve flexibility, core strength and surfing performance. After a long day surfing, yoga is a fantastic way to improve your flexibility and strengthen your body.

We have built a large shaded yoga platform among the trees. We run a weekly yoga schedule with two yoga sessions per day (not Saturdays). Our enthusiastic and professional yoga instructors make their sessions fun and accessible to ‘Yogis’ of all levels. Once a week, we go down to the beach for an evening yoga session at sunset.

Join our yoga sessions here in our Moliets surf camp and see the positive effects of yoga for yourself, your body and your surfing. Choose from 3, 5 or 10 yoga sessions per surf camp week. We provide exercise equipment during the sessions free of charge

Food in the Surf Camp

Healthy and Hearty Food cooked by our surf camp Chef

 

Every morning between 9 and 11, our surf camp team prepare a breakfast buffet for you with teas, coffee, juices, milk and cereals, fresh bread, cakes, a variation of spreads and jams, cheese and cold meats as well as fresh fruit. At breakfast, our surf camp guests can also prepare their packed lunches, sandwiches and salads, for the day at the beach. Please bring a Tupperware box and cutlery and help us reduce plastic and wrapping waste.

On 4 nights of your surf holiday week at around 7pm, our on-site chef prepares a fresh dinner for you that guests and team enjoy together. We have vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. And if you have any allergies or other dietary requirements, please let us know during the booking process. Every Sunday, we invite you to join our traditional Wine & Cheese night where we sample some local wines and cheeses –  one of our surf camp week highlights.

We have 3 ‘eat out’ nights per week where we encourage you to visit one of the local restaurants. There are plenty on offer just outside our campsite. From traditional French cuisine to pizzas and burgers churros and ice cream.

Please note that we do not serve breakfasts on Saturdays due to early departures and late arrivals of many guests on change-over days. Thank you.

Day Trips & Activities

Shake off the sand and salt! We’ve got some amazing trips planned for you…

 

We all love nothing more than the laid-back surfing lifestyle. The feeling of the sun kissing your skin after you’ve nailed your last wave of your surf session is simply priceless. But once or twice a week, we do fancy washing off the sand and salt to put on our glad rags and hit the road.

Tapas, Sangria & Partying in Spain

San Sebastián Day & Night Out

 

Just 20 km south of the French border, lies the vibrant city of San Sebastián. Leaving our Moliets Surf Camp after your surf lessons, we start our San Sebastián day trip in the afternoon with cool sangrias, delicious tapas and a tour around the old part of town and its bars. Once in San Sebastián, you have enough free time to explore the city on your own, go shopping, stroll through the quaint, little streets or see the stunning cathedral before we make our way up gorgeous Monte Urgull.

Overlooking San Sebastián’s breathtaking bay, the top of this hill makes for the ultimate starting point to a perfect night out! With a drink in your hand and a big smile on your face, watch an incredible sunset and get ready to hit the bars, nightclubs and to party all night long. This trip is an absolute must-do and certainly an adventure not to miss out on.

Biarritz Day Trip

‘Culture meets Coastline’ in France

 

Biarritz, without a doubt, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. That’s why locals often call the city “the Queen of the Basque country”. What sets Biarritz apart from the hundreds of other beautiful European coastal hot spots is that its beauty and charm are far from skin deep, as the city is steeped in rich culture and historical relevance with reference to the surfing world. It was on these very beaches that the first waves in Europe were surfed when a Californian filmmaker called for his surfboard to be shipped out all the way to France after seeing the beauty and the waves on offer. Since then this city has been on an even keel of surf and sophistication. Where else do you find a bond like casino on the beach serving up trendy cocktails as its patrons watch over the surfers and waves almost lapping up to the baccarat table?

The best thing about our Biarritz Day Trip is that there is so much to see and do, so much of this chic town to sample that will cost you next to nothing. We start our tour at the infamous lighthouse with panoramic views across the city and neighbouring beaches. Our walking tour will take you along the pristine coastline, across pedestrian bridges to tiny islands, among art installations and statues, through stained glass churches past our favourite ice cream parlours and will certainly end at a lively watering hole usually accompanied with live music. Et voila!

Still hungry for more?

More Moliets Action

 

If you’re still looking for more action on your Moliets surfing holidays, our Star Surf Camps Moliets Team is on-site and can arrange for you to go paintballing, hit the trees in a nearby high ropes course or go explore the Southwest of France on horseback. From beach games, volleyball and table tennis tournaments to slip’n’slide and skate competitions, our fun-loving Moliets surf camp team is always up for all sorts of spontaneous entertainment ideas you and your friends come up with.

Moliets Surf Camp Check-Ins

Our surf camp weeks in Moliets run from Saturdays to Saturdays. Check-in is open from 3pm. Should you wish to arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage in the surf camp and explore the town or beach. At check-in, you receive a Star Surf Camps wristband and are seen to your tent. We also ask you to pay the ‘Taxe de Sejour’, the French tourism tax (0.66€ per person/day) in cash when checking in.

How to Get to our Surf Camp in Moliets

We work in partnership with a transfer company and offer shuttle services from Bordeaux Airport (50€ one way), Biarritz Airport (35€ one way) and Dax Train Station (25€ one way) to our surf camp in Moliets. Transfer shuttles can be added during the booking process.

Arriving in the Surf Camp by Public Transport

Bus | Dax to Moliets:

Take the XL’R Bus from Dax Train Station to Soustons. Then take Yego Bus Line 3 to go from Soustons to Moliets.

Train/Bus | Biarritz to Moliets:

From Biarritz Airport, walk to the train station (20 minutes). Then take a train to St-Vincent-de-Tyrosse, Bus Line 2 to Soustons and Bus Line 3 to Moliets. This route is about 3 and half hours long.

Train/Bus | Bordeaux to Moliets:

Take a taxi or shuttle bus to the SNCF Train Station (shuttles leave every 20 minutes and cost 5€) to take a train to Dax (every hour). Then take Bus Line 2 to Soustons and Bus Line 3 to Moliets.

Travel from anywhere in Europe

to our Surf Camp in Moliets in France

 

• Long-distance Coach Travel

We can organise your long-distance coach travel to our Moliets surf camp from all over Europe through our partner company! Simply contact us & we’ll do the hard work for you! This can be combined with our Surf Camp Shuttle Service.

Alternatively, both Eurolines and Flixbus offer cheap long-distance coach travel options to France from pretty much anywhere in Europe.

 

• International Rail

Cheap international rail fares can be found here. This can be combined with our Moliets Surf Camp Shuttle Service.

 

• Travelling by Plane:

You’re flying to our surf camp in Moliets this summer? Fantastic! Below is a list of European airports that offer direct flights on Saturdays to Bordeaux and Biarritz from where our surf camp shuttle will pick you up.

Flights to Bordeaux:

From airports in the UK

• Birmingham
• London
• Edinburgh
• Liverpool
• Belfast
• Bristol

From airports in Germany

• Frankfurt
• Hamburg

From airports in the Netherlands

• Amsterdam

From airports in France

• Bastia – Corsica         
• Figari
• Ajaccio
• Calvi
• Lille
• Lyon
• Marseille
• Nice
• Paris

From airports in Switzerland

• Basel
• Geneva
• Zurich

From airports in Italy

• Catania
• Milan
• Rome
• Venice

From airports in Spain

• Barcelona
• Seville
• Malaga
• Tenerife
• Madrid

From airports in Portugal

• Porto
• Lisbon

From airports in Poland

• Warsaw

From airports in Russia

• Moscow

 

Flights to Biarritz:

From airports in the UK

• London 
• Birmingham
• Southampton

From airports in France

• Lille
• Lyon
• Nice
• Paris

From airports in Belgium

• Brussels

From airports in Luxembourg

• Luxembourg LUX

From airports in Switzerland

• Basel
• Geneva

From airports in Finland

• Helsinki

From airports in Denmark

• Copenhagen

Moliets Surf Holiday Pack List

What to bring on your Surf Camp Holidays to Southwest France

 

To ensure you have the best possible time when on surfing holidays with us in our Moliets surf camp, we’ve put together this handy pack list of things we recommend you bring along to the surf camp.

Camping Essentials

• Sleeping Bag
• Blanket
• Pillow
• Cutlery
• Tableware (Plates, bowls etc)
• Tupperware Box for Packed Lunch
• Cup or Mug
• Washing up liquid for cleaning
• Water Carrier / Jerry Can
• Torch / Lantern / Head Torch (Plus extra batteries)
• European travel adapter
• Phone or Camera Charger

Clothing, Health & Toiletries

• Clothing incl. warm Jumper, Jacket or Vest for Evenings
• Flip Flops
• Trainers for Walking
• Sleepwear
• Shower Gel and Bath Towel
• Beachwear and Beach Towel
• Sunglasses
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Personal Medications (plus extras just in case)
• First Aid Kit
• Sun Cream
• Anti-Bacterial Hand wash
• Insect Repellent
• Toilet Roll
• Wet Wipes – For easy, quick cleaning

Please remember to bring 30€ in cash for your tent deposit. You’ll get it back at the end of your surfing holidays.

Please also note that France charges a ‘Taxe de Sejour’ or tourist tax of 0.70€ per pax/night. This tax is not included in your surf holiday package price and is to be paid in cash upon arrival in the surf camp. Children under 18 are exempt from the tax. Thank you.

Star Surf Camps – Moliets

 

Back2Basics – Surf Package

Our Back2Basics surf package includes 7 nights of accommodation in our two-room tents shared by 3 surf holiday guests. This surf package also includes 6 breakfast buffets (not Saturdays) and 4 dinners (SAT, MON, WED, FRI), a Wine & Cheese Evening (SUN, 9pm). Surf camp guests can use all surf camp and campsite facilities free of charge. Available upgrades to the Back2Basics package are: Upgrade to twin or private tent occupancy, 12 hrs surf course, 16 hrs surf course, surf equipment hire, yoga, transfers, mattress and bedding (private and twin occupancy only).

Book Back2Basics Package here

 

Free Surfer – Surf Package

Our Free Surfer surf package includes 7 nights of accommodation in our bell tents shared by 3 surf holiday guests. A single mattress is included. This surf package also includes 6 breakfast buffets (not Saturdays) and 4 dinners (SAT, MON, WED, FRI), a Wine & Cheese Evening (SUN, 9pm). Surf camp guests can use all surf camp and campsite facilities free of charge. Available upgrades to the Free Surfer package are: Tipi tent upgrades, surf equipment hire, yoga, transfers, bedding.

Book Free Surfer Package here

 

Surf Chill – Surf Package

Our Surf Chill surf package has been the most popular holiday package in recent years. In addition to 7 nights of accommodation in our bell tents, a single mattress, 6 breakfast buffets (not Saturdays) and 4 dinners (SAT, MON, WED, FRI), Wine & Cheese Evening (SUN, 9pm) and free use of all surf camp and campsite facilities, this package also includes 12 hrs of surf lessons incl. one surf theory session and use of surfboard, leash & wetsuit during surf lesson time. Available upgrades to the Surf Chill surf package are: Tipi tent upgrades, surf lesson upgrade, surf equipment hire, yoga, transfers, bedding.

Book Surf Chill Package here

Moliets Surf Camp
2020 Price List

Week starting	Back 2 Basics	Free Surfer	Surf Chill
16/05/2020	N/A	249 €	399 €
23/05/2020	N/A	249 €	399 €
30/05/2020	N/A	249 €	399 €
06/06/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €
13/06/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €
20/06/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €
27/06/2020	229 €	299 €	439 €
04/07/2020	229 €	299 €	439 €
11/07/2020	229 €	299 €	439 €
18/07/2020	229 €	299 €	439 €
25/07/2020	249 €	349 €	649 €
01/08/2020	249 €	349 €	649 €
08/08/2020	249 €	349 €	649 €
15/08/2020	249 €	349 €	649 €
22/08/2020	249 €	349 €	649 €
29/08/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €
05/09/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €
12/09/2020	199 €	249 €	399 €

All prices per person and triple occupancy.

 

Back2Basics Upgrades	Per person/ week
Twin Occupancy	30 €
Private Occupancy	70 €
Mattress	39 €
Mattress & Bedding Combo	55 €

 

Free Surfer &  Surf Chill Upgrades	Per person/ week
Private Bell Tent for 2	35 € low+mid / 50 € high season
Bell Tent PLUS+ for 2 (with electricity)	70 € all season
Bedding	25 €

 

Surfing Upgrades	Per person/ week
Surf Lesson Upgrade	49 €
12 hrs Surf Course	140 €
16 hrs Surf Course	189 €
Surf Equipment Hire with Surf Lessons	35 €
Surf Equipment Hire without Surf Lessons	45 €

 

Yoga Upgrades	Price
3 Yoga Session	30 €
5 Yoga Session	50 €
10 Yoga Session	75 €

 

Shuttle Transfers Saturdays	Person, one-way
Dax Train Station	25 €
Biarritz Airport	35 €
Bordeaux Airport	50 €