Camping La Buidonnière

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  • Family-friendly site in Aussois, near the Parc national de la Vanoise
  • Parcobranche du Diable 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Cenis Lake 50 minutes
  • Playground and TV room; launderette; next door to a leisure centre
Ready for long summer hikes in green Alpine valleys – and maybe the occasional challenging trek up a rocky peak? Camping La Buidonnière, on the outskirts of the village of Aussois (five minutes’ walk), is a great base from where to explore France’s mountainous south-eastern corner. On a plateau 1,500 metres above sea level, high above the Arc river, this peaceful, family-friendly site dotted with shade-giving trees has spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. If those soaring vistas don’t inspire you to lace up your boots, what will? While you plan which hiking trail to tackle first (or next), the kids can burn off some steam in the play area – or fight over the remote control in the TV room… Within a five-minute walk, there’s also a leisure complex with a swimming pool (and a hammam and Jacuzzi for stressed-out parents), a large pump track and tennis courts. But you’re probably itching to go hiking by now, and the Parc national de la Vanoise, with its vast network of trails, is a great place to start. As you cross pastures and climb up hills, keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife, from chamois and marmots to golden eagles soaring up above. If your backpack is starting to feel heavy, a nearby farm (10 minutes’ walk) arranges guided walks with donkeys. You can sample the local cuisine at a number of brasseries and crêperies in Aussois or in the nearby town of Modane (10 minutes’ drive); if you’d rather cook your own meals, there’s a supermarket in the village. Barbecues are allowed, and the site also has a washing-up area, a modern toilet block with showers and a bath, and a launderette.

Site type

Tent pitches 57
Touring caravan pitches 57
Motorhome pitches 40
Opens 7 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Tue, 7 May to

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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

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping La Buidonnière

Route de Cottériat

Aussois

Savoie

France

73500

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.22623°N
6.74431°W

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

The surrounding hills are home to a number of 19th-century forts built to protect the Duchy of Savoy against French aggression. Named after members of the Savoy family, they include the ruins of Fort Charles-Albert (10 minutes’ walk/less than five minutes’ drive) and Fort Charles-Félix (25 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive), plus the vast Victor-Emmanuel Fort (35 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive). The Parcobranche du Diable (15 minutes’ drive) is a large tree-climbing park with adventure courses and zipwires for all ages – and all levels of courage. If you feel brave, have a go at the Paradise zipline, which gives you a bird’s-eye view of the Arc river and its gorges. Mountain activities are all very well, but if you miss your watersports, head to Mont Cenis Lake (50 minutes), where a nautical centre hires out pedal boats and kayaks. Note that swimming is not allowed in the reservoir.
  • Does Camping La Buidonnière have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Buidonnière dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Buidonnière? The surrounding hills are home to a number of 19th-century forts built to protect the Duchy of Savoy against French aggression. Named after members of the Savoy family, they include the ruins … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Buidonnière?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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