Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Aveyron

Villatent at Camping Les Genêts

• On the banks of Lake Pareloup, with sandy beach area and canoe hire
• A 40-minute drive from Rodez and 45 minutes from Millau
• Heated pool, restaurant, miniature golf and summer kids' entertainment

Camping Le Peyrelade

• Stunning riverside site in the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• Near the Gorges du Tarn and with a private riverside beach
• Nature haven with pool, Jacuzzi, bar and restaurant

Le Saint Etienne

• Family-friendly camping on the shore of Villefranche-de-Panat lake
• An hour's drive from hikes and canoe trips in Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to lake beach for fishing, swimming and watersports

Maison de Vignes de Tournemire

Camping Les Calquières

• A 15-minute walk from the medieval centre of Sévérac-le-Château
• Half an hour's drive from the Tarn river gorges
• Heated pool, games room, book loans, shop, restaurant and snack bar

Camping Moulin de Liort

• Peaceful family-friendly site with stunning views of the Pyrénées
• Animal park within 10 mins' drive; pool and river swims within 15
• Playground, campfires, crafting, small shop and bar with snacks

Longuevernhe

• Small, secluded site with stunning views across the Midi-Pyrenees
• In the private grounds of an 18th-century farmstead
• 12 hectares of private woodland, firepits, barbecue and outdoor gym

Camping du Relais du Lac en Aveyron

• Well-equipped Aveyron site on the banks of Lake Saint-Gervais
• In the Aubrac Regional Natural Park, close to hiking trails
• Restaurant, play area and lake beach for swimming and watersports