Diving Le Bunel

Site Overview

Le Bunel Pinnacle is a pinnacle and reef dive site in Brittany, France, reached from the base town of Audierne. Le Bunel is a rocky pinnacle rising from the seabed off the Audierne coast, topped by a cap of kelp and colour. Pollack and cuckoo wrasse patrol the walls while conger eels and spider crabs shelter in the cracks. The site reaches a maximum depth of 28 m with an average profile around 18 m and a shallow start near 8 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 10 to 24 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 11 and 17 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Cuckoo Wrasse, Pollock, Conger Eel, European Lobster, Small-spotted Catshark, Spider Crab, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Bunel Pinnacle is a strong representative of why Brittany diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Brittany region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.