Kitesurf in Saint Pierre and Miquelon : all you need to know
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, an unusual destination for a kitesurfing stay
The best season is summer, otherwise it’s cold.
Kitesurfing primarily takes place at Miquelon.
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Why kitesurfing in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a good choice ?
Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is a French archipelago in North America, located in the North Atlantic Ocean, 25 kms south of the Canadian island of Newfoundland.
Formerly an overseas department, then a territorial community with a special status, it is now an overseas community.
The archipelago is composed of two main islands:
– Saint-Pierre (26 square kms, 8 kms from north to south), the smaller island that however houses 86% of the population
– Miquelon (216 square kms and 40 kms from north to south) consisting of two peninsulas: Grande Miquelon and Langlade, connected by a sandy isthmus. Other small uninhabited islands and islets are part of the archipelago.
The climate of the islands follows the trends of Newfoundland: it is a cold and humid oceanic climate with strong maritime moderation.
Best period and spots to kite in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
The best season for kiting remains the summer, mainly between August and September, to enjoy the pleasant temperatures.
And the practice is mainly done on Miquelon.
This is an archipelago that is still very underdeveloped in terms of kiting, yet it offers superb landscapes.
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Drawbacks
- virgin spots
- Little developed for kite
- Distant
- Airplane ticket cost
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How to get there ?
Travel time: 7h30 to Montreal and then 3h15 to Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Direct flight: no
Time difference: UTC-3
Airlines: Air St Pierre for the connection from Montreal
Main airports: Montreal
Flight price: 1000 / 1500€
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: None
- Visa requirements: American and British nationals require a visa, costing approximately $22.
- Electrical adapter: Type E or C electrical adapter may be needed.
- Official language: French
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
Additional tips
The price of the ticket is quite expensive, so it is advisable to book in advance.
It is often the Montreal / St Pierre route that is very expensive.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
Outside of kite surfing, the archipelago offers many hiking trails. It’s a great way to discover the island from some pretty unique and spectacular viewpoints.
Alternatively, even though the water is rather cold, there are plenty of other water activities to do.