Golf de Moliets

Golf de Moliets is one of the best-known golf venues on the south-west coast of France. Located in Moliets-et-Maâ, north of Biarritz, it has a lovely setting between the Landes pine forest and the Atlantic coast.

The main Forêt-Océan course opened in 1989 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It is an 18-hole, par-72 layout, commonly listed at around 6,286 metres.

The course has a good mix of pine-lined fairways, sandy soil and coastal holes, giving golfers a very different feel from the courses closer to Biarritz.

There is also the 9-hole Airial course, a shorter par-31 layout that offers a quicker round within the same golf complex.

For guests staying at Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz, Golf de Moliets is best treated as a planned golf day out rather than a quick local round. It sits further away than Golf de Biarritz Le Phare and Makila Golf Club, but it brings a memorable forest-and-ocean feel to the itinerary. Alongside Golf de Seignosse, it also adds a stronger Landes coast element to a Biarritz golf holiday.

Key Facts

Location: Moliets-et-Maâ, Landes, south-west France
Course: 27 holes in total
Main course: 18-hole Forêt-Océan course
Additional course: 9-hole Airial course
Main course par: 72
Main course length: Commonly listed at around 6,286 metres
Airial course: 9 holes, par 31, approx. 1,855 metres
Architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened: 1989
Setting: Landes pine forest, sandy soil and Atlantic coastal scenery

Course Layout

Golf de Moliets offers 27 holes in total, with the Forêt-Océan course as the main 18-hole layout.

Most golf holidays will focus on this course, which starts with a forest feel, with pine-lined fairways, sandy soil and plenty of space from the tee.

As the round moves closer to the coast, the character changes, with more open and exposed holes bringing in the Atlantic setting. It is not a full links course, but the coastal and dune-influenced holes add real variety.

The 9-hole Airial course is shorter and more compact, making it useful for a quicker extra round or a gentler option on the same site.

Playing Experience

Golf de Moliets suits golfers who enjoy variety and scenery. The forest holes feel calm and sheltered, while the coastal section brings more wind, sand and Atlantic atmosphere.

The Robert Trent Jones Sr. design gives golfers some room to play, but it still asks for sensible positioning. Bunkers, sandy lies, protected greens and changing conditions all add interest, especially on the more exposed holes.

For a Biarritz golf holiday, Moliets works well as a standout golf day. It gives golfers a completely different setting from the city feel of Golf de Biarritz Le Phare or the Basque countryside style of Makila Golf Club. Paired with Golf de Seignosse, it also gives the itinerary a strong Landes coast feel.

Clubhouse & Facilities

Golf de Moliets has a clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop and practice facilities. With both the 18-hole Forêt-Océan course and the 9-hole Airial course on site, it works well for golfers who want to spend a bit more time at the club.

Facilities and hire options can vary by season and booking arrangements, but Moliets is a well-established golf venue for visitors to the Landes coast.

Getting There

Golf de Moliets is located in Moliets-et-Maâ, north of Biarritz on the Landes coast. From Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz, golfers should allow around one hour to one hour 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic and route.

This makes it better suited to a planned golf day out rather than a quick local transfer. The extra journey is part of the appeal for golfers who want to experience the forest, sand and Atlantic coastal character of the Landes region.

Where to Stay

Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz can work well as a base for Golf de Moliets as part of a varied Biarritz itinerary. Guests can stay in central Biarritz, close to the beach, restaurants and town atmosphere, then travel north for a memorable round on the Landes coast.

For golfers who want the easiest logistics, Moliets is best positioned as an additional course rather than the closest hotel pairing. It works especially well alongside Golf de Seignosse, giving two strong Landes coast options within a broader Biarritz golf holiday.

Best Time to Play

Spring through autumn is the best time to play Golf de Moliets. Late spring and early autumn are especially appealing, with comfortable golf temperatures and a slightly calmer feel than the peak summer weeks.

The coastal holes can bring wind into play, which adds to the character of the course and is worth bearing in mind when choosing tee times.