The best campsites Alpes

Here is a campsite that has kept its traditional soul. You will arrive in a courtyard with a beautiful traditional farmhouse and a large cow bell allows us to express our presence. With a smile, Brigitte Gros makes us visit her estate. Beautiful flat and shaded locations accommodate tents and caravans in a rural setting with views of the lake and the favergien pool. Impeccably clean facilities and closed shower with pretty curtains. Washing machine and dryer, bread shop, snacks. For leisure, there is plenty of choice: paragliding, hiking, cycling (the cycle path is just a few hundred metres away) and an ideal location for sightseeing in the region near Annecy, a few kilometres from the mountains of Savoy with especially the regional park of the Bauges nearby. A place where the lovers of farm camping will undoubtedly like.

In a beautiful island of greenery, at the entrance of Chamonix and within walking distance to the centre, this high-altitude and human-sized campsite enjoys the peace and the many trees of the site. Locations face the Mont-Blanc massif and its facilities are very well-maintained. The campsite also offers four small quaint chalets of a surface area of 35 m² for rent, with its covered terrace and a small private garden in summer and in winter (on request), for 2 to 6 people. A pleasant site, in the valley, at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi with view of the Glacier des Bossons. You walk pleasantly for 15 minutes to go to the downtown. A nice alternative to the expensive hotel accommodation and residence of the town centre.

The strong point of this campsite classified 3 stars is undoubtedly its location in a pine forest, still populated with wild ducks. The amenities are numerous - hot showers, playgrounds, washing- ironing area, self-service food... - and the very close Léman invites you usually in July and August: supervised swimming and small port for boats with low draught.

Family camping. Possibility to rent mobile homes. You will find a nearby lake. Stunning view of Switzerland. This 3-star quality campsite also offers quality hospitality and well-being that makes the difference.

On about a hectare, this campsite has 48 pitches spread on flat ground, grassy and shaded, ideally located to arrange activities in the premises. You can benefit from all the sunny surrounding massifs of the Champsaur valley. You will stay in a warm and family atmosphere, thanks to the sympathy of the owners Cecile and Hervé Mazzella.

This Caravanige campsite, perched at an altitude of 1,500 metres in Aussois, is open all year round. It is located near the village's shops (300 m) but also the Buidonnière leisure centre where you can play tennis, mini-golf, archery and enjoy the playgrounds and water basins. A Euro-relay station for motorhomes is located outside the campsite. In winter, the nearest ski lifts are 800 m away and a free shuttle bus facilitates the transfer. Mountain panoramas, proximity to the Vanoise National Park, friendly and family atmosphere...

In a country and mountainous setting, enjoy the life of the South of the Hautes-Alpes  Monteglin campsite, during your holidays. You can discover the gorges of Méouge or visit the Citadel of Sisteron, local touristic sites. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the potentialities of the natural surroundings to organise a sports holiday and therefore to criss-cross the thousand kilometres of slopes of mountain biking and hiking. Activities include: gliding, white-water sports, hang gliding, paragliding and horse riding... Tennis at 500 m.

Ideal location for this campsite open summer/winter which allows us to enjoy all the activities of sport and leisure facilities of the station. The winter, the chalets are on the slopes and perfectly equipped to receive up to 8 persons. In summer, after hiking, enjoy the heated swimming pool, mini-golf and entertainment (dancing, concerts, karaoke) to have fun and relaxation.

With over 2 hectares, Jacques is a real Marignan wine maker since 1979. He skilfully presents 2002 and especially 2003 vintage which is the best. Exploited in line with sustainable agriculture, his vineyard produces about 12,000 bottles a year. He is always innovating and after outstanding quality. He practices stirring, a very old method with great results on the wine after the fermentation process, that provides fat and subtle products. He also designs the wine in an original way each year in limited series, without forgetting its labels written in dialects, by Phil Collins, or the painter James Rizzi in 2002. You will discover rose bushes at the top of each vine line. Marignan, a traditional method, bottle or magnum, that offers pleasant surprises.

Family campsite in an idyllic mountain setting facing the Aravis chain.

On the site of the old water mill of Dollay, on the banks of the river Fillière, a park of 3 ha where you can combine, a 4-star campsite and 2 gîtes 3 independent ears in stone and wood country houses. One in the heart of the campsite; the other side without the other side. The river side allows swimming, fishing, games and relaxation because the river is shallow. Ideal for families! In the vicinity of the bar, the barbecue is prepared and the game area is used to treat you in a friendly way to ping pong, volleyball or ball play. Accommodation in full nature, welcoming and quiet!

The camping Saint-Disdille is located in Thonon-les-Bains, near Evian and Switzerland. Ideally located on the banks of the river Léman, it offers campsites and comfortable rentals. Enjoy accommodation at 200 m from Lake Geneva in a family campsite and lively in July/August. Close to the Thonon Thermes (4.5 km) and Evian (10 km), it also hosts curists with special offers in rent or locations.

This municipal campsite *** is in an exceptional setting, in the heart of one of the most beautiful site of Lake serre-ponçon: Baie Saint-Michel. This unique place offers 102 semi-shaded pitches made of rib stalls and 10 chalets - including two fitted out for people with reduced mobility - offering a magnificent view over the lake and surrounding mountains. Baie Saint-Michel takes its reputation from its small chapel of the same name, built in the XVII^th century. Located in the hamlet of Couche, 5 km from the village, it is the only survivor of the impoundment of the dam.

A campsite hidden in a small village of ten kilometres from Chambery. You are in the Regional Natural Park of Chartreuse. To you the hikes, the outdoor sports, the fishing, discovery of magnificent landscapes from this place. You will find all the comfort of this camping ground, even the hire of caravans. Games for children, a restaurant, a bar, a gorcery store... In short, all for a vacation in the green at the edge of fir trees.

The campsite is located in a magnificent setting at the foot of the famous Valley Montjoie, near the Baroque chapel Notre-Dame-de-la-Gorge. In winter, the campsitePontet is close to the ski slopes, facing the cable car of Gorge. In summer, the campers will enjoy the amusement park of Pontet and its many activities: swimming, pedal boats, fishing, mini golf, golf driving range, tennis, archery, riding...

In this campsite you enjoy a nature stay that will satisfy the entire family. Games on dam, hiking or club children, you will not be bored; moments to meet nature that will make this stay a separate moment! A good address if you want to go away from your quotdien and resume with simple pleasures. Furthermore, you will enjoy the facilities of Vernet which are right next door.