Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 6.7 14 reviews
The large outdoor pool
The large outdoor pool
Aerial view of the campsite and the outstanding views waiting for you
The pools
Aerial view of the site
Aerial views
Ping-pong table
Friendly staff ready to make your stay a delight
Bar/snack
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Aerial view of the campsite and the outstanding views waiting for you
The pools
Aerial view of the site

  • Spectacularly scenic park with direct access to Lac de l'Oignin
  • Golf course and horse riding centre within a short drive or cycle
  • Hire pedal boats, floats and fishing kit to use on the lake
What a view to wake up to: right by the shores of Lac de l'Oignin among a mixed woodland and surrounded by smashing views of the hills all around, this highly scenic park lies 400 metres above sea level and is within 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva and its expansive lake. As you might expect from a lakeside spot, heaps of watery fun is on the cards at Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey, with not only two fab outdoor pools but direct access to the lake too for various water-based activities: hire a pedal boat to explore the shore, various floats to loll about on, or bits of fishing kit (and a fishing licence) to put your angling skills to the test. Should the order of the hour instead be something on dry land, that’s easily sorted here too: plenty of walking and cycling trails lie around the lake and its calm countryside surrounds, and sportif types can stay amply active with lots of suitable facilities on site: a football pitch, a volleyball court, ping pong tables and a pétanque court will be at your disposal daily. There's heaps here to keep littlies out of trouble too: if they’re not bounding around the playground, they’l likely be spied hanging out with furry critters like goats, donkeys and horses at the petting zoo. Also for the amusement of small people aged between six and 12 years is a kids’ club, and in the evenings, guests of all ages can settle back for family-friendly fun in the form of dances, cabaret and karaoke. Eats, drinks and supplies are at the snack bar and pizzeria with takeaway service, and at the shop with freshly baked bread and pastries, local produce and gas bottles. Barbecues are allowed, so fire one up, braise a few bangers and settle back to see the sun set over the lake from your smashingly scenic pitch. Speaking of which, pitches are also splendidly spacious and all the hedging and mature trees that dot the site’s landscape provides guests with plenty of privacy. Amenities include chemical toilets and a heated toilet and shower block too, and the laundry area's washing machines and tumble dryers can be used for a small fee.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 118
Motorhome pitches 118
Tent pitches 118
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

French

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Reviews

6.7

Overall rating from 14 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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57% would recommend this site to a friend

50% would stay here again

What customers say

This scenic, quiet lakeside site offers spacious, shaded pitches and pleasant walks. Facilities are generally clean, and the pool is a highlight, with good activities for children. However, some guests experienced issues with noise, particularly late at night, and cleanliness of showers and toilets, with a few reporting poor organisation and difficulties during check-in. Some felt the site leans more towards a holiday camp than a traditional campsite.

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Our pitch was fairly level and…

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Lisa R.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Our pitch was fairly level and surrounded by trees. It was late season and quite peaceful. The gentleman at reception was friendly. I was grateful for the use of the efficient industrial washing machine and tumble dryer in the laundry area which was a reasonable price.

Disliked I was disappointed with the view of the lake from our pitch as it was at a distance. However the surrounding vista was pretty. The lake isn't very big and maybe a lot of the water has evaporated during the summer. The facilities were a little far from the pitch. I broke my slipper and purchased a pair of Camping Paradis slippers/flip flops at reception which I later regretted because it cost 15 euros and really was way overpriced. It was not at all clear where the chemical disposal and grey waste points were. I believe they were in a cubicle in the ladies toilet area which is bizarre and inappropriate.

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Beautiful campsite with friendly staff, great swimming pool.

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Nice view with the nearby lake, entertainment every night, great swimming pool, nice, spacious and private pitches, table tennis.

Disliked Cold water in shower.

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Emplacement spacieux et ombragé…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Emplacement spacieux et ombragé

Disliked Trop loin des sanitaires

Recommend to friends Visit again

Avoid it certainly is not a 4 star campsite.

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3 out of 10
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Sherree D.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Unfortunately there was little to like but if you have children they would enjoy it

Disliked Swimming pool was dirty, showers and toilets were not regularly clean. There was dog poo everywhere. There was no control over the noise and kids were screaming past 1130 at night.

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Calme Bord de lac avec chant…

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Frédéric J.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Calme
Bord de lac avec chant de grenouilles

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Nice site good pitches, with clean facilities.

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Sandra H.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Friendly staff members, a quiet site, but the site was almost empty as I think it was still out of season it being last week of May.
Facilities are very clean, good showers.
Nice walks around the site next to a lake for water sports.

Disliked We got there in plenty of time before last check in, but no one was around to let us in, if you don't speak French the contact phone number on the door is no good to you.
It was a bit of a faff but it worked out in the end.

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Pool was nice. Pitch had some…

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6 out of 10
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Amy M.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Pool was nice. Pitch had some rubbish left on it from previous people. Right on the lake which was lovely. Lots of activities for kids.

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Excelente

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Manuel S.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked La ubicación y las instalaciones, todo correcto y muy amable

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Personnel très sympa, camping grand et emplacement bien espacer

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Anonymous

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked emplacement à l ombre très appréciable
Piscine top
Animation cool

Disliked Petit bémol, les douches, très peux pour le nombre de personnes, et mal agencé, les vêtements sont trempés

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Busy , noisy

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Declan D.

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Lovely reception staff , very scenic

Disliked Very noisy late into the night, staff had to intervene in a dispute between teenagers and an irate adult , smelly toilets and showers

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

734 Rue du Lac

Matafelon-Granges

L'Ain

France

01580

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

46.25446°N
5.55805°E

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

For those nuts about putting, a six-hole golf course course is within seven kilometres; should you instead be of a rather more horsey leaning, an equestrian centre is within the same distance for a trot around the site’s spectacular surrounds. Bourg-en-Bresse is within 40 minutes’ drive for wanders around historic hotspots such as its 16th-century Gothic-style monastery, and over in Oyonnax are a couple of museums worth an explore: one dedicated to plastics and combs, and the other to the story of the French Resistance. For pamper-based days, the handsome little spa town of Divonne-les-Bains – right near the France-Geneva border – is well worth a trip to for wellness treatments and scenic strolls or pedals around the perimeter of its three-kilometre lake.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Plage Des Cabassons 188.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Champigny 190.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Monteau 191.3 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
La Romaniquette 191.6 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Les Robinsons 192.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey? For those nuts about putting, a six-hole golf course course is within seven kilometres; should you instead be of a rather more horsey leaning, an equestrian centre is within the same distance … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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