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Kitesurf Kitesurf lessons and courses

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider looking to improve, we adapt our lessons to your level so you can fully enjoy all the sensations of kitesurfing.
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Kitesurfing is a thrill sport

Invented in the 1980s by the Legaignoux brothers from Quimper, passionate water sports enthusiasts, kitesurfing was tested on the Occitan coast between Les Aresquiers Beach and La Grande Motte. This water board sport (like windsurfing) has gained huge popularity in recent years and has become one of the most practiced water sports! To ride, you need a large kite, a twintip (a bidirectional board with footstraps), wind, and a great kitesurfing spot!

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Lesson Duration

Packages

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Kitesurf Lesson Overview

How lessons work
  • Meeting point at the Monki center (Quai de l’île Cazot / Rue des Hirondelles in Palavas).
  • You will be equipped with a wetsuit, harness, helmet, buoyancy vest, and walkie-talkie.
  • Don’t forget sunscreen and a bottle of water!
  • Once the kitesurf equipment is loaded onto the boat, we head to the learning spot best suited to the day’s weather conditions.
  • Lessons take place in the morning, afternoon, or as full-day sessions.
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Beginner Level

New to kitesurfing? First, our instructors introduce you to the equipment on the beach so you can ride safely and in the best conditions during your first educational session. You’ll learn how to rig a kitesurf kite. Water sports are accessible to everyone, and our kitesurf school supports beginners in discovering strong sensations. Next, you’ll learn how to fly the kite, understand safety rules, and know how and when to release the kite when being pulled. If you’ve ever heard “Push the bar!” or “Let go of the bar!”, you’ll probably hear it quite often during your first lessons!
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Intermediate Level

Varied exercises for progressing riders You’ll learn how to manage the power of your kite through varied exercises at the best spots in Camargue and Roussillon—preparing you for the next step: body dragging! You’ll use your kite to glide through the water, first downwind, then to return to a specific point or retrieve your board. Next comes learning the waterstart, allowing you to get on the twintip—the classic kitesurf board—and glide a few meters on the water. This is usually the moment you fall in love with the sport! The next stage: riding in both directions, going upwind, and turning around without sitting in the water. Advanced progression lessons Learn new tricks, try new boards such as strapless surf or Tiki, or get introduced to kitefoil!
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Advanced Level

There is no limit to learning in kitesurfing. This highly addictive sport constantly fuels the desire to progress.
Learning new tricks, jumps, unhooked moves, and a wide variety of transitions—the possibilities are endless.

You can also choose a downwind session or learn a new discipline such as kitefoil or Tiki.

Getting introduced to riding with a foil kite, beach mountainboarding, or testing new equipment—anything is possible.

Join us for advanced lessons or progression coaching.

Prerequisites for advanced lessons and guided riding:
You must be autonomous in kitesurfing.

You know how to choose the right equipment according to weather conditions, prepare your gear, ride upwind on a twintip in all conditions (even with offshore wind), return to your starting point, and perform self-rescue.

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Lesson Duration

Lessons usually take place over a half-day (approx. 5 hours) in the morning or afternoon. Depending on conditions, the school may offer full-day sessions.

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Available Packages

Group lessons
From single-day lessons to courses up to 5 days, progress in small groups with the wind and learn kitesurfing at your own pace in our French board sports school.

Private lessons
Our private lessons allow you to learn with an instructor fully focused on your progression.

Family Pack
Experience learning your future water sport as a family. Several packages available to suit your needs—contact us for more information!

Monki for kids, Monki for teens, Monki for women
Our special Monki packages to share fun and friendly moments!

Coaching
Choose coaching if you want to learn a new trick, improve a maneuver, or discover a new board (strapless surf, Tiki)!

Guided riding
Reserved for autonomous kitesurfers!

You can ride upwind in all wind conditions and return to your starting point?
Choose guided riding to enjoy your session and progress with peace of mind.

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ADULTS / YOUTH

Discovery Half-Day Course

Learn how to rig a kitesurf kite, understand essential safety procedures, and experience your first kite handling session.

170 €

2-Day Course

Continue developing your kite control skills through various exercises, experience being pulled through the water by the kite, and get introduced to the waterstart.

325 €

3-Day Course

Training continues with exercises focused on body dragging and waterstart techniques. Discover the twintip, the iconic bidirectional kitesurf board.

465 €

4-Day Course

Learn how to get up on the board using the waterstart and ride for your first few meters.

590 €

5-Day Course

Five days of practice to progress quickly and develop solid kitesurfing fundamentals.

700 €

Additional Lesson

140 €

Private or Semi-Private Lesson

Exclusive Experience. Book a 5-hour private session for one or two people and benefit from personalized coaching with an instructor fully dedicated to your kitesurf progression.

500 €

1 Guided Session

You can ride upwind in all wind conditions but don’t feel fully independent yet? Would you like to enjoy an amazing Tramontane session with offshore winds, improve your foiling skills in thermal conditions, or simply learn a new trick with complete peace of mind?

70 €

5 Guided Sessions Pass

Enjoy our safety boat and expert tips during five guided riding sessions.

300 €

Guided Riding with Equipment Rental

Come ride with us! We provide the appropriate equipment adapted to the weather conditions.

135 €

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Frequently
Asked
Questions.

What equipment do I need to bring to kitesurf lessons and what equipment is provided ?

Monki Kitesurf School provides :

  • Full wetsuit (limited shorty stock)
  • Harness
  • Buoyancy vest
  • Helmet
  • Walkie-talkie
  • Complete kitesurfing equipment

Note : if you wish, you can purchase a shorty (summer neoprene wetsuit) at Decathlon or in a surf shop.

What you should bring :

  • Picnic
  • Water bottle (2 L)
  • Sweet and/or savory snacks
  • Sunglasses with retainer strap
  • SPF 50+ sunscreen
  • Water-resistant cap or hat
  • T-shirt or lycra
  • Towel or poncho (ideally a poncho)
  • Waterproof phone pouch
  • Face mask and hand sanitizer
  • Beach shoes or socks (hot sand in summer)
  • Neoprene booties, gloves/mittens and neoprene hood (in cold weather)
  • Windbreaker or sailing jacket for the boat (in cold weather)

What types of kitesurf lessons and courses does Monki School offer ?

  • Half-day lesson: equipment discovery, safety and first kite control (5 to 5.5 hours including 3 to 3.5 hours of practice)
  • 2-day course: kite control, body dragging and introduction to waterstart
  • 3-day course: body dragging, waterstart and twintip discovery
  • 4-day course: waterstart and first rides
  • 5-day course: intensive progression and skill automation
  • 1 guided ride: coaching for riders not yet autonomous
  • 5 guided rides pass: safety boat + coaching over 5 sessions
  • Guided ride with equipment rental
  • Parent / child 2-day course (ages 10–14)
  • Parent / child 4-day course (ages 10–14)

How long does a kitesurf lesson last at Monki School ?

A lesson lasts approximately 5 to 5.5 hours, with 3 to 3.5 hours of actual practice.

Lessons take place outdoors and depend on wind conditions. It is recommended not to schedule any appointments immediately afterwards, as wind conditions may take time to develop.

How do I register for kitesurf lessons and courses at Monki School ?

Registration is done directly via the Monki School website.

Click on the “Book” button at the top right and follow the instructions.

Once your booking is confirmed, you will automatically receive a confirmation email with all the information needed to prepare for your lesson or course.

What level is required to take kitesurf lessons and courses ?

No prior level is required.

You simply need to know how to swim and be comfortable in the water.

Lessons are suitable for both beginners and riders looking to improve.

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