Mondial du Vent 2027 – Leucate, France

What to expect in 2027

Mondial du Vent is a major international watersports event held at Leucate-La Franqui on the Mediterranean coast of France. The official organizer describes the forthcoming edition as the 30th edition and confirms a programme built around elite wind sports, world-level riders, public activities and the Village de la Glisse. The event combines professional competition with demonstrations, initiation sessions and activities for visitors.

The sporting programme includes the GWA Wingfoil World Cup, the SFT Parawing World Cup, and windsurfing competition under the IFCA format. The organizer also presents Leucate-La Franqui as an important location for international wind and watersports competitions because of its strong and reliable wind conditions.

Beyond the professional competitions, the event creates a large public-facing Village de la Glisse. This area is designed around action sports, demonstrations and participatory activities, making the event suitable for families as well as dedicated wind- and watersports spectators.

The official practical information describes five days of competitions involving leading international riders, while the broader event period includes associated activities and visitor programming. Weather conditions remain important because wind-dependent competitions can be adjusted, delayed or placed on standby when conditions are unsuitable.

Match/event dates

Mondial du Vent 2027 will take place from April 1 to April 11, 2027, in Leucate-La Franqui, France.

The main competition area is located around La Franqui and the Plage des Coussoules, while the Village de la Glisse provides the principal public entertainment and activity area.

The official website confirms the event dates and location on its homepage and identifies the forthcoming edition as the 30th edition of Mondial du Vent.

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Stadium & sports venue

Mondial du Vent does not use a conventional stadium. Its competition venue is the natural coastal environment of Leucate-La Franqui, where wind and sea conditions form part of the sporting arena.

The Plage des Coussoules is particularly important for the watersports programme. The official practical information identifies this beach as a location for wingfoil initiation and confirms that a free-navigation zone is maintained there during the event, with safety arrangements in place.

The event also features the Village de la Glisse, a dedicated public area where visitors can watch action-sports demonstrations and participate in recreational activities. The official programme describes activities including pumptrack, skimboard, balance challenges, mini-ramp and other action-sports experiences.

The natural venue is one of the event’s defining features. Rather than watching competition from fixed stadium seating, spectators experience wind sports from the shoreline and designated event areas.

Full fixture or event schedule

The organizer has confirmed the principal competition disciplines, but the complete day-by-day timetable for the forthcoming edition has not been published in full. The official website currently identifies the following major sporting components:

• GWA Wingfoil World Cup – wingfoil surf-freestyle competition featuring international riders.
• SFT Parawing World Cup – a world-level competition in the emerging parawing discipline.
• IFCA windsurfing competition – international windsurfing competition using slalom formats.
• Village de la Glisse – public entertainment, demonstrations and participatory activities.
• Wingfoil initiation – opportunities for visitors to discover the discipline through local specialist organizations.
• Action-sports demonstrations – public shows involving disciplines such as BMX, skateboard and other activities when included in the programme.

The GWA competition is specifically described by the organizer as the French stage of the GWA Wingfoil World Cup and focuses on surf-freestyle, where riders perform aerial manoeuvres using wing and foil equipment.

The SFT Parawing World Cup introduces competition combining elements such as slalom and downwind racing.

The detailed schedule should be checked on the official programme page before attending because competition times are dependent on wind and water conditions.

Teams, athletes & participants

Mondial du Vent is an individual-rider competition rather than a traditional team tournament. International athletes compete for results within their respective disciplines, categories and competition formats.

The official competition pages already identify a number of riders associated with the forthcoming programme. The SFT Parawing World Cup rider list includes Bastien Escofet, Alan Fedit, Benjamin May, Balz Müller, Tom Pansard, Kylie Belloeuvre, Orane Ceris, Manon Dupé and Hélène Simonnet.

The GWA Wingfoil World Cup attracts international freestyle specialists, with riders competing through elimination rounds and finals. The organizer emphasizes the international status of the competition and its importance within the world wingfoil circuit.

The windsurfing programme also brings together riders across different categories. The official IFCA competition information describes categories covering junior, youth and senior open men and women in both fin and foil formats.

The final entry lists can change, particularly in wind-dependent sports, so spectators should consult the official competition pages for the latest confirmed riders.

Tournament format & competition structure

Each discipline has its own competition structure.

Wingfoil: The GWA competition focuses on surf-freestyle. Riders use the wing and foil to generate speed and lift while performing aerial tricks and rotations. The competition uses elimination-style rounds leading toward the final stages.

Parawing: The SFT competition combines racing formats including slalom and downwind sections. The discipline uses lightweight, maneuverable wings that riders can fold and deploy while using the wind and waves.

Windsurfing: The IFCA programme includes fin and foil slalom. The official description identifies elimination brackets and multiple categories, including junior, youth and senior divisions for men and women.

Because the competitions depend on suitable wind conditions, the organizers and race directors can alter the running order or pause competition when conditions are unsuitable. This is an inherent part of the event rather than a conventional fixed-schedule stadium sport.

Match/event times

The final competition timetable has not been completely published by the organizer. Visitors should therefore avoid relying on an assumed fixed start time for a particular race or heat.

Wind sports are highly dependent on conditions. The event’s official coverage has previously documented competitions being placed on standby while race directors waited for stronger or more suitable wind, followed by the resumption of racing when conditions improved.

The Village de la Glisse can have more predictable public activity periods, but individual demonstrations can also be affected by weather. The organizer specifically states that some activities are subject to favorable weather conditions.

For the most accurate times, visitors should check the official Mondial du Vent website and event communications during their visit.

Ticket types

The main Mondial du Vent experience is organized around an outdoor event site rather than a conventional ticketed stadium.

The official 2027 practical information specifically lists paid parking and paid activity options, while the competition and public areas are not presented on the official information page as requiring a general admission ticket.

The Village de la Glisse can include certain paid activities. Previous official event programming used activity passes for selected recreational attractions, while other demonstrations and public activities were offered without a separate charge.

For the current edition, visitors should distinguish between:

• Event access – no general competition admission price is currently published by the organizer.
• Parking – paid daily parking is available.
• Activity passes – selected Village activities can require a separate pass.
• Free activities and shows – availability depends on the official programme.

The organizer’s official shop should be checked for any additional paid visitor products released closer to the event.

Ticket release phases

No general admission ticket-release phase has been announced on the official website because the event is not presented as a conventional ticketed stadium competition.

Parking is sold separately through the event’s official online shop. The current official practical page states that daily parking spaces are available through advance purchase, with remaining parking access available on site when advance sales close.

For visitors using the activity areas, the organizer may release activity passes through the Village de la Glisse. Previous official programming indicates that these passes were sold at the event entrance and were subject to weather conditions.

Visitors should use the official Mondial du Vent website rather than third-party ticket websites for any newly announced paid activities or parking products.

VIP & hospitality options

The official website does not currently advertise a separate VIP hospitality package for spectators.

The event is primarily designed as an open coastal watersports festival, with spectators watching competitions from the shoreline and visiting the Village de la Glisse. The organizer’s published visitor information focuses on parking, public transport, activities, navigation areas and initiation sessions rather than VIP seating or hospitality lounges.

Businesses, sponsors and professional participants may have separate arrangements through the organizers, but no public VIP ticket package has been confirmed in the official visitor information.

Stadium & event rules

Visitors should follow the instructions of the event organization, race officials, safety teams and local authorities.

Because competitions take place on or near the water, spectators should remain within designated public areas and respect restricted zones established for riders, rescue teams and event staff.

The official practical information confirms that the free-navigation zone at Plage des Coussoules remains accessible during the event with safety arrangements in place.

Important visitor considerations include:

• Respect safety barriers and restricted competition areas.
• Follow instructions from event officials and safety personnel.
• Do not enter water areas reserved for active competition.
• Follow local beach and maritime safety requirements.
• Observe weather-related instructions.
• Children should remain supervised around water and action-sports areas.
• Activities may be modified or cancelled because of weather conditions.

The organizer explicitly notes that some Village de la Glisse activities are subject to favorable weather conditions.

How to get there

Leucate-La Franqui is located in southern France on the Mediterranean coast.

By road, the official organizer recommends using the A9 motorway, Exit 40, followed by the direction of Leucate. Another route is the RD6009, which also provides access toward Leucate.

The official visitor information gives approximate road distances from several major cities:

• Perpignan: approximately 34 km
• Montpellier: approximately 130 km
• Toulouse: approximately 184 km
• Barcelona: approximately 240 km
• Marseille: approximately 290 km
• Lyon: approximately 425 km
• Paris: approximately 825 km

Perpignan is the closest major city listed by the organizer and provides useful rail and airport connections for visitors travelling from outside the region.

Public transport & parking

Train travel is an important option for reaching the event. The official website identifies Leucate La Franqui railway station, Narbonne and Perpignan as useful stations for accessing the event. Leucate La Franqui station is approximately 1 km from the Village de la Glisse and is served by regional TER services.

The event provides a free small electric tourist train connecting the parking areas with the Village de la Glisse. This helps reduce the walking distance between visitor parking and the main event area.

For parking, the official 2027 information gives:

• Advance parking: approximately $4.54 per day
• On-site parking: approximately $5.68 per day
• Event shuttle train: free

The dollar figures are converted from the organizer’s published prices using the European Central Bank reference rate of €1 = $1.1355.

By air, Perpignan-Rivesaltes International Airport is approximately 35 km from the event. Girona and Barcelona airports are additional international options listed by the organizer.

Accommodation areas

The official organizer identifies Domaine de La Franqui Sandaya as the official accommodation partner for the event and directs visitors toward the Leucate Tourist Office for additional accommodation options.

Staying in La Franqui is particularly convenient for visitors who want to remain close to the event site and the coastal competition areas.

Leucate provides another practical base, with accommodation options spread around the wider municipality.

Port Leucate is suitable for visitors looking for a larger selection of coastal accommodation, restaurants and holiday facilities.

Visitors arriving by train may also consider accommodation near Leucate La Franqui station, particularly if they plan to avoid driving and use the event’s local transport connections.

Because accommodation demand can increase around major watersports competitions, visitors should check the official Leucate Tourist Office and the event’s accommodation partner for current availability.

Food & drink at the venue

The Mondial du Vent experience includes a visitor village where spectators can spend extended periods between competitions and demonstrations.

The official programme for previous editions has documented multiple food options around the Village de la Glisse and La Franqui. This supports the event’s festival-style atmosphere, where visitors can combine sporting activities with meals and refreshments.

Visitors should expect food and drink options to be concentrated around the event village and surrounding La Franqui area rather than inside a traditional stadium.

The final list of food vendors for the forthcoming edition has not been fully published, so specific restaurants or menus should not be assumed. The organizer’s event communications should provide the latest information closer to the event.

Accessibility

The event takes place in an outdoor coastal environment, so accessibility can differ from that of a purpose-built indoor venue.

Visitors with mobility requirements should take the natural beach terrain, sand and walking distances into account when planning their visit.

The free tourist train between parking areas and the Village de la Glisse can reduce the distance visitors need to walk from their vehicle.

For specific accessibility requirements, visitors should contact the Leucate Tourist Office or the event organization before travelling. The official contact information lists +33 4 68 40 91 31 for the Leucate Tourist Office.

Best matches/events to attend

GWA Wingfoil World Cup is one of the main attractions for spectators interested in modern foil sports. Its surf-freestyle format features riders performing aerial manoeuvres and technical tricks above the water.

SFT Parawing World Cup is particularly interesting for visitors wanting to see a newer watersport discipline. Its competition combines slalom and downwind elements and represents one of the event’s newer sporting developments.

IFCA windsurfing competition is another major sporting attraction. The programme includes fin and foil slalom, with different age and gender categories.

Village de la Glisse is the best choice for families and visitors who want more than competition. The official programme has included BMX, skateboard, pumptrack, skimboard, balance activities, mini-ramp experiences and other participatory attractions.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition featured three major international competition programmes: GWA wingfoil, SFT parawing and IFCA windsurfing. The official event coverage reported that all three competition areas were successfully staged, although wind conditions affected the timing and progression of some races.

In the GWA Wingfoil World Cup, Tomas Acherer won the men’s freestyle competition, finishing ahead of Rocco Makana, Luca Vuillermet and Nathan Berger. In the women’s competition, Nia Suardiaz won ahead of Ava Segersten, Sofia Ginzinger and Manon Dupé.

The IFCA windsurfing competition also produced strong international results. Official coverage reported Justine Lemeteyer leading the women’s competition, while Amado Vrieswijk won a men’s foil race ahead of Matteo Iachino and Pierre Mortefon.

The previous edition also demonstrated the importance of weather management. Race directors sometimes paused competition while waiting for suitable wind conditions, showing why visitors should remain flexible when planning their day.

Official tickets

The official Mondial du Vent website is the primary source for visitor information, parking purchases, activity information and competition updates.

There is currently no published general admission ticket price for the event on the official visitor information. The principal confirmed paid visitor item is parking, while selected Village de la Glisse activities can require separate payment.

For parking, the official site directs visitors to the event’s online shop. Advance parking is approximately $4.54 per day, while on-site parking is approximately $5.68 per day, based on the organizer’s published prices and the ECB reference conversion.

Previous official programming also used activity passes for selected Village attractions. When current activity pricing is not published, the most recent official published reference located lists a Mini-Pass at approximately $6.81 and a Pass Sport at approximately $10.22. These are previous-edition reference prices rather than confirmed current prices.

For the latest official information, visitors should use the event website and its official online shop rather than relying on unofficial ticket or parking listings.