Camping in the french Alps

Staying in the Alps in winter

During winter, the mountains and the Alps are the destination of choice. There's really nothing more exhilarating than going fast down the slopes whilst enjoying the peace of the mountains. Staying in a chalet with all the mod cons on a campsite this winter is now possible at our campsite, located at the foot of the pistes of the resort of Saint Jean Montclar, in the Alps of Haute Provence! Spacious and timber-built, our chalets are perfectly suited for winter, with strengthened insulation and heating in all the rooms. And after a long day's skiing, you'll love relaxing in our wellness areas with spa, sauna and hammam.

Camping in the Alps in summer

The mountains are also the perfect destination for your summer holiday with the family. So while the beaches are overrun with tourists and space beside the water is at a premium, why not go for a summer holiday in the mountains? This means you'll be able to recharge those batteries far from the hubbub and enjoy your time with the family in peace. So come and enjoy some real fresh air in the Alps this summer, and take advantage of the various hiking options and activities available in the heart of some truly breathtaking scenery!

And on top of this, when you come and stay in our campsites in the Alps, you're also setting off to discover some of France's loveliest locations. In the town of Autrans, Rhône-Alpes, you'll be staying right in the heart of the Parc Naturel du Vercors, which is steeped in history, and, further south, you'll be able to enjoy the mountains beneath the sunshine of Provence in our campsite in the department of Les Alpes de Haute Provence.

Most frequently asked questions

What are the sightseeing attractions in the Alps?

• Annecy and its lake
• Mercantour National Park
• Lake Geneva and its towns: Yvoire, Thonon-les-Bains, Évian-les-Bains, etc.
• Sisteron and its citadel
• Digne-les Bains
• Chamonix, with its views of Mont-Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi
• The Cirque du Fer-à-Cheval
• Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• The Gorges du Verdon and Serre-Ponçon Lake
• The Aravis and Bauges Massifs
• The ski resorts, in any season: Samoëns, Megève, Le Grand-Bornand, and so on.

What are the best activities on offer in the Alps?

• Hiking
• Skiing and other winter sports
• Paragliding
• Rafting or via ferrata
• Star gazing
• A lake cruise, on Lake Annecy for example
• Mountain biking

What are the best lakes in the Alps?

• Lake Annecy
• Lake Geneva
• Serre-Ponçon Lake
• Allos Lake
• Lauzon Lake
• Les Béraudes Lake
• L’Orceyrette Lake
• Trécolpas Lake
• Le Bourget Lake

What are the most beautiful villages in the Alps?

• Yvoire
• Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• Samoëns
• Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
• Abondance
• Mane-en-Provence
• Chamonix
• Saint-Gervais
• Megève
• Colmars-les-Alpes
• Cruis
• Rougon

What Alpine specialities do you absolutely have to try?

• Raclette
• Tartiflette (a cheesy potato bake)
• Savoyard fondue
• Les oreilles d’âne (donkey's ears - a wild spinach gratin casserole)

What events in the Alps are worth a detour?

• The Fête du Lac, at Lake Annecy
• The High Five Festival in Annecy, a festival that mixes winter sports, concerts and cinema
• The Corso Fleuri (floral floats) in Digne-les-Bains
• The Medieval Festival in Sisteron
• The Festiléman Evian, in Évian-les-Bains
• The Latino-Mexican Festival in Barcelonnette