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Experience Belharra
A spectacular and dizzying immersion on the legendary Belharra wave through a virtual reality experience.





An adventure at the edge of the extreme
Dive into an extraordinary human and oceanic challenge.
Riding Belharra is not just surfing a wave — it’s confronting the raw power and unpredictability of the ocean.
In this unique VR experience, follow big wave surfer Gautier Garanx, winner of the Billabong XXL Award, and his partner Julien Molia in their extreme quest. Equipped with 360° cameras, they take you deep into the action — where few dare to go. Their challenge: to tame Belharra, a rare and massive wave off the Basque coast.
An intense and immersive documentary
When extreme surfing meets virtual reality. Directed by Space in VR and Pierre Lapeyrade, Experience Belharra plunges you into a fully immersive 360° world.
Put on the headset and dive into a sensory adventure packed with tension and adrenaline.
Exclusive footage, immersive soundscapes, and raw testimonials convey the fear, commitment, and elation of these surfers facing the ocean’s raw power.
