Camping de Fontpédrouse
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Add your business details- Peaceful, tree-shaded site in remote Pyréneés-Orientales countryside
- Five minutes’ drive to the Cerdanya Yellow Train; 35 minutes to Prades
- Grocery store and bread delivery; play area and direct access to hikes
At an altitude of almost 3,280 feet above sea level in the rugged Têt Valley, Camping de Fontpédrouse puts guests in pole position for explorations of Spain (45 minutes’ drive) and Andorra (half an hour) as well as the mountains and gorges of the Pyréneés-Orientales department.
Set among lush forest, the site is in a peaceful rural haven reached by car along winding lanes from the main N116, or you can have an adventure aboard the Cerdanya Yellow Train and arrive at Fontpédrouse SNCF station (15 minutes’ walk).
Life is pretty free and easy on site, with plenty of woodland to run around – dogs are welcome to join in the fun too – and a play area for kids to let off steam.
If you’re looking to up the physical activity, you don’t have to look very far; trout fishing on the Têt river is directly accessed from the campsite, as well as hiking the steep-sided Gorges de la Carança and following sections of the Thuès-Entre-Valls route. In fact, there’s no excuse for avoiding the latter, as the path passes right through the campsite.
Forgotten something vital? Ask at reception as they hire out camping kit and other useful bits and bobs. No panic if you run out of food either, as there’s a daily pastry and bread delivery service, and a grocery store to stock up on essentials. You can order baskets of fruit and vegetables on site too.
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Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Camping de Fontpédrouse
25 Chemin du Moulin
Fontpédrouse
Pyrénées-Orientales
France
66360
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
42.51076°N
2.18202°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
As well as being the starting point for numerous hikes including the Pyrenean Haute Route, Fontpédrouse (five minutes’ drive) beckons if you’ve overdone it on the exercise front – simply book a spot of pampering at the Bains de Saint-Thomas spa.
Also in the village, you can board the Cerdanya Yellow Train – one of the highest railways in Europe and running between Villefranche-de-Conflent (25 minutes) and Latour-de-Carol (45 minutes) – to explore the Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees (25 minutes) and its landmark Canigou Massif.
Sitting in the shadow of said Canigou Massif, Prades (35 minutes) has a lovely medieval church to visit, classical-music festivals in summer and lively produce markets to potter around on Tuesday and Saturday. The UNESCO-listed, fortified city of Mont-Louis (15 minutes) was completed in 1681 as a army base; designed by famed military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, today you can take guided tours of its fortress and citadel.
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Power optional grass and earth campsite
Liked As we traveled with little kids we loved that there was trampoline, swings, balancing ropes available.
Lovely access to the river (although danger signs on).
Very tidy facilities.
Lovely place to stay.
Disliked I wouldn't say dislike - morle like a suggestion - the play area could have more things. It's a big area with just few bits.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping de Fontpédrouse have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping de Fontpédrouse dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping de Fontpédrouse? As well as being the starting point for numerous hikes including the Pyrenean Haute Route, Fontpédrouse (five minutes’ drive) beckons if you’ve overdone it on the exercise front – simply book a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping de Fontpédrouse?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.