Camping de Fontpédrouse

2 reviews

Pitch under the trees (added by manager 26 Jan 2023)

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.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

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°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

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.

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

As we traveled with little kids we loved that there was trampoline,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sara P. Jul 2023

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

Camping at its best: clean, comfortable, and fun with helpful staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jesse Y. May 2023

Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, no cars)

Liked: Let's start with the location: this campsite is situated in a tree-covered valley beside a river and far enough away from the nearest street that you never hear cars. The flow of the river makes for the perfect ambient noise at night. And in the morning, you're awakened by birdsong. Nature stuff: trails lead through the forest and up the mountain. Within reasonable walking distance, you come across two impressive waterfalls. In the summer, you could bath in a pool beneath one of them. A short car drive (or bicycle ride) from the camp, you can find (with the help of locals) thermal hot springs. Budget considerations: our family of three stayed in a pitch tent, which only cost 13 euro/night. For families on a budget, this is ideal. Fun for families: the campground also has some extra fun things for children. Outside, they have a tampoline and a badminton net. In the game room, they have an arcade machine with all sorts of old school Nintendo games, as well as rackets for badminton and paddle ball, mallets, balls, and hoops for croquet, and balls for petanque. Amenities: the showers are hot and kept very clean. No wet floors. No weird smells. Extras: the hosts provide any camping items you either don't have or might have forgotten. A couple we met, arrived without a tent and rented one for a night. We helped them set it up. It was in perfect condition. Staff: Mika and Audrey are the couple who run the place, and they do everything to make your stay enjoyable. You see them hustling around the grounds all day, cleaning, helping, setting things up. One day, we left a bag on the playground swing. They picked it up and brought it to us.

Disliked: Zero complaints.

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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