Camping La Vialette

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Views of the Allier river from the pitches (added by manager 29 Jun 2023)

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Views of the allier river from the pitches (added by manager 29 jun 2023)
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Terrace of the bar-restaurant (added by manager 29 jun 2023)
Track to the pitches (added by manager 25 may 2023)
Restaurant on site (added by manager 25 may 2023)

  • Dog-friendly site on the banks of the River Allier
  • A 15-minute drive from Lavoûte-Chilhac and Brioude
  • Restaurant and bar on site serving cocktails, ice cream and food
Camping on the banks of the River Allier is a pretty enticing idea in itself – but wouldn’t it just be that little bit better if you could acquire ice creams and cocktails to provide that extra boost to your riverside relaxation? Both of these are among the offerings at Camping La Vialette – the site has a restaurant and bar for cool drinks and sweet treats, along with breakfasts, lunches and dinner options (salads, burgers, steaks and the like…). It’s also the place to be on Friday evenings in July and August, when guests gather for sociable theme meals as the sun goes down. With all those food options on site it’s handy there are also numerous ways to build up an appetite – the site has a play area, tennis court and pétanque court, and guests can take to the river to swim, launch their canoes/kayaks or settle down for some fishing. Whitewater rafting and horse riding are close by too, and cyclists can set out to pedal along the riverside Via Allier. This lovely little Auvergne location is a couple of kilometres away from Villeneuve-d’Allier and has a few spectacular spots within about 20 minutes’ drive, including the riverside villages of Lavoûte-Chilhac and Lavaudieu or the medieval town of Brioude, which has a Roman-style basilica. Amenities on site have been well thought out, including a washing-up area, recycling area and bathrooms with disabled facilities. Dogs are welcome throughout the year.

Campground type

Tent sites 29
Caravan sites 29
RV & Motorhome sites 29

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • The campground/park 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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

French

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating based on 7 reviews View breakdown

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would recommend this campground to a friend

86%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Bloc sanitaire simple, complet.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Philippe P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: La tranquillité, le doux bruissement de la rivière Allier, du cadre bucolique, de la décontraction de mise à la guinguette.

Disliked: R. A. S.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Poor toilet facilities let down a beautuful camp site.

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 4
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Setting and beautiful area.

Disliked: Very basic indeed. No toilet seats, no toilet paper. Only just acceptable cleanliness. No vegetarian or even any choice on the menu in the restaurant (they did say this was exceptional).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful setting, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Toilets and showers…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Beautiful setting, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Toilets and showers were clean. Good good in the restaurant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Tout sauf les mouches 😉…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Cécile C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Tout sauf les mouches 😉

Recommend to friends Visit again

Vennlige ansatte, gode plasser

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 6
Kristoffer O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Mat, plass

Disliked: Sanitæranlegg

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely atmosphere and setting at very cheap price

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Attractive setting by the river. Beautiful valley. Friendliness of manager and staff at La Villoute. Very cheap and facilities adequate.

Disliked: Biting flies

Recommend to friends Visit again

An excellent stopover with a bar and restaurant on site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional grass site

Liked: Lovely peaceful campsite. Only met one member of staff who could not speak English and my French is awful. We managed to communicate and he was very helpful. The owner was brilliant too and showed us what to do. Would definitely recommend this place. Gorgeous river and setting. Will come back here.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Local produce

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush

Peaceful

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping La Vialette

La vialette

Villeneuve-d'Allier

Haute-Loire

France

43380

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.20742°N
3.39826°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

Getting out to see some of your surroundings should be easy – you’ll have the option of cycling along the riverside Via Allier bike path or taking a hike on the GR 470 Sources et Gorges de l’Allier (15 minutes’ drive), a trail that runs between Brioude and La Bastide-Puylaurent. Alternatively, you may like to take it easy by hiring a motorbike or classic 2CV to do your touring with a bit of engine power. Some of the local highlights include the characterful villages of Lavaudieu (20 minutes), a gorgeous place with arched bridge and 11th-century abbey, and Allègre (40 minutes), where the ruined castle sits high above the streets. Brioude (15 minutes) is a bit bigger, with a lace-making museum and river museum as well as St Julien’s Basilica, the largest Romanesque church in the Auvergne. Out in the countryside, you may like to look out for the Tunnel de Verneuges (25 minutes), Château de Lespinasse (25 minutes) and the natural rock formation Les Orgues de Prades (45 minutes).
  • Does Camping La Vialette have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping La Vialette dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping La Vialette? Getting out to see some of your surroundings should be easy – you’ll have the option of cycling along the riverside Via Allier bike path or taking a hike on the GR … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping La Vialette?
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