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Camping Les Clarines

8.6

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  • In the Massif du Sancy and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
  • 900 metres above sea level, 2.5km from the spa town of La Bourboule
  • Play areas, fitness area and cosy common room; shop 100 metres away

Clearly, one can expect a highly excellent time at Camping Les Clarines. For this lovely place (pic time, please) is 900 metres above sea level in the stunning Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, the biggest nature park in France at almost 400,000 hectares of peaks, volcanoes and spectacular green space.

Such views are yours for the taking with a stay at Les Clarines, as are days of mountain hiking, mountain biking, climbing and skiing of both the downhill and the Nordic variety… the setting is the Massif du Sancy in the Puy-de-Dôme, and hiking trails start within 50 metres, so get prepped for lengthy outdoor days. And if that makes you a tad tired? Firstly, fair enough, and secondly, not a problem, as the spa town soaks of La Bourboule are a simple two and a half kilometres away – you could walk there if you’re feeling fully virtuous...

Covering almost four hectares of handsome south-facing land, Camping Les Clarines is a prime place for quiet days in between all this mountainous action/indulgent afternoons, with plenty of green space for lazy snoozes. There’s pétanque and two play areas to amuse the infants (the play areas have tunnels and castles so you may not see junior guests for quite some time), and a fitness area, volleyball/badminton net and ping pong tables for energetic adults.

A mountain bike trail completes the on-site adventuring – and then it’s time to toddle over to the communal room, with TV, free wifi, books, board games, vending machines (with cake)… and lush mountain views.

And then? A mountain-based barbecue: source supplies at the supermarket 100 metres away.

Open from 03/01/2021 to 10/10/2021

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8.6

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Great place for families (kids would love the pool), but noisy11/08/2020

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDavid P.Confirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    The campsite is in a pretty area, with some stunning scenery within an hour's drive or less (Cascade du Queureuilh was wonderful, and provided a great shaded walk; Le puy de Dôme was amazing).
    The supermarket is just across the road.
    Disliked: 

    The pitch felt like a thoroughfare, as there were steps behind it which led to the toilet block (in all fairness, we did not complain as the site seemed full). In addition, the pitch was fairly small with particularly hard, pebbly ground.
    The toilet and washing facilities, though cleaned twice-daily, felt rather shabby and humid.
    Upon arrival, the barrier was closed. It turned out that this only worked through number-plate recognition, which was unhelpful if you hadn't yet checked in, and was slightly temperamental at the best of times.
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Excellent site with good facilities and wifi28/09/2019

Reviewer's country: United KingdomJane R.Confirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Easy to walk (30 mins) in to Bourboule town.
    Attractive site and well laid out.
    Great indoor table and seating area for sitting and reading/using wifi etc
    Very good toilet and shower facilities.
    Supermarket just over the road is enormous and open until 7pm and on Sunday mornings, so really easy to go and get food and wine when you need it.
    Good choice of walks - we climbed up to the top of the Gros Puys which you can see from the campsite - the reception staff will help with details of walks to do.
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Stop over place with the facilities you need but not near that much22/08/2019

Reviewer's country: United KingdomNicole W.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Supermarket nearby
    Disliked: 

    I read the website info and it read that it you could do hikes from campsite. I think it's also quite misleading as to its location but that might be my error and not knowing my way around this place well. However when I asked I wasn't given much information other than one walk which would have been quite a trek with young children. Bit disappointed as only reason we stayed here. A wasted journey for us sadly. Possibly a better resort to stay on in winter for skiing.
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Nice campsite, good for staying with kids19/08/2019

Reviewer's country: United KingdomDmitrijs B.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
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  • Liked: 

    Nice location, close to town and Sandy Massif, supermarket just across the road, helpful staff
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Great campsite, really clean shower and toilet blocks, friendly family …18/08/2019

Reviewer's country: United Kingdomelouise a.Confirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
  • Recommend to friends   Visit again
  • Liked: 

    Great campsite, really clean shower and toilet blocks, friendly family atmosphere.
    Close to great walking and climbing routes
    Disliked: 

    The sink block is a walk away from the toilet block.
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Très bon accueil, camping très agréable et bien situé pour …18/08/2020

Reviewer's country: FranceAnonymousConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
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    Très bon accueil, camping très agréable et bien situé pour course et promenade.
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Excellent17/08/2020

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  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
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Sanitaires modernes et propres. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la cabine …17/08/2020

Reviewer's country: IrelandAnonymousMobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
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    Sanitaires modernes et propres. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la cabine de douche réservée aux enfants.
    Chouette aire de jeux.
    Emplacement délimité par une haie.
    Calme malgré le monde.
    Supermarché tout proche.
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Beaucoup d'aménagement pour les adultes et très soigné, très agréable17/08/2020

Reviewer's country: FranceChristophe P.Mobile phone iconConfirmed

  • Electric optional grass and earth pitch
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    Bien aimé, bonne accueil
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Accueil chaleureux dans un cadre de verdure30/08/2019

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    Accueil chaleureux dans un cadre de verdure
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Groups welcome

Family friendly

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Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

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Lake and/or mountain

Walkers' paradise

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Charging facilities

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Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

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Bar nearby

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  • 1424 Avenue du Maréchal Leclerc, La Bourboule, Puy-de-Dôme, France, 63150
  • Timezone Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)   GPS 45.5945°N 2.7636°E

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Local attractions

It’s fairly fortunate that spa submerges at La Bourboule are so close to the site, for there are many ways around here to tire oneself out...

Hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails crisscross these mountainous parts, including the GR 30 accessible just 50 metres away. This fine long-distance path runs for almost 200 kilometres around the volcanoes and lakes of Auvergne and the Puy-de-Dôme, winding upwards to 1,845 metres for the sturdy of leg (and down to 700 metres for the less so). To aim downwards at headier speed, the Mont-Dore ski station is 10 minutes’ drive from the site.

Local waterfalls, 10 lakes within 20 kilometres, and the splendid Vulcania theme park 40 minutes’ drive away should also be on any sensible to-do list in the region; to tick famed mountains off the itinerary too, drive 45 minutes to the 40 or so domes and cones making up the Chaîne des Puys, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • How much is payable upfront? A 15% transferable deposit is payable when you book, with the balance payable on arrival. Read more
  • Does Camping Les Clarines have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Les Clarines dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Les Clarines? It’s fairly fortunate that spa submerges at La Bourboule are so close to the site, for there are many ways around here to tire oneself out... Hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Les Clarines?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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Admission
Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures
Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Dogs
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.
Please select an electric hook-up if you wish to hire a fridge.

General
Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Occupancy
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Group bookings of 6 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pool
Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.
The outdoor swimming pool is open between 20/06 and 10/09 (subject to weather conditions).

Reception
Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. and from 12 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 06/07 and 25/08.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 01/01 and 06/07.

Safety
Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors
Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

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