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Camping du Lac

2 reviews

Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

‘A wonderful place to be’ and ‘would highly recommend’ are just a couple of comments about Camping du Lac which, you’d be right in guessing, lies right by a lake (or a reservoir, to be more accurate). Family-run by the Peffabets (‘lovely’, ‘friendly’ and ‘helpful’) and a few minutes' walk from the little Pyrenean village of Arcizans-Avant in the Hautes-Pyrénées, this pristine place is surrounded by spectacular mountain peaks and spot on for visiting Lourdes, 20 minutes' drive away. Pont d'Espagne and Lac d'Guabe are 40 and 50 minutes from the site. 'Spectacular’ probably doesn’t quite cut it either when describing the surrounds, so it’s probably time to take a peek above and let the pics speak for themselves. Back? As you'll have seen there’s heaps of green and tree-filled space; a snack bar terrace; a shop with shelves filled to the gills with foodie bits; two pools, and outdoorsy and sporty options in the locale like river swimming and cycling. After working up an appetite, head to the restaurant for homemade fare, for ‘the food was so good we had to eat there more than once,’ says one previous guest. The spacing and landscaping of the pitches – some flat and some gently sloping, with high hedges and plentiful trees – means the site never feels crowded and you’ve always got plenty of space and privacy. The word ‘spotless’ crops up many a time in reviews of the amenities too – and with added extras like kid-sized sinks and a tiny toilet too, bathtime here might even be trouble-free…?

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping du Lac

29 Camin d'Azun

Arcizans-Avant

Hautes-Pyrénées

France

65400

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

42.98631°N
-0.11185°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 one expects from such a pristine mountain location, hiking and cycling options are all around. Col du Tourmalet, an hour and 20 minutes’ drive away, rises to a lofty 2,115 metres above sea level and is the highest paved mountain pass in the French Pyrenees – spot on for hardy bikeheads to whizz at speed around hairpin bends. For a spectacular hiking spot not to be missed, take a trip an hour and 20 minutes by car to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cirque de Gavarnie, for ambles among Pyrenean limestone circles formed by long-melted glaciers. Also well worth a road trip is Pont d'Espagne, a smashing site in the Pyrenees National Park with vistas out over Vignemale, the highest of the French Pyrenean peaks. Elsewhere, visit the wide valley of Azun to reach the departure point for lots of highly scenic family hikes and walking tours.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fabulous site

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

Julie B. Sep 2023

Power optional grass RV campsite

Liked: Very nice site, excellent position, very clean, super friendly staff. Showering and washing area of high standard. Able to order bread and pastries for the morning and a lovely restaurant on site. Highly recommended

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at the camping. Hope to welcome you another year.Camping du Lac

Excellent site in a fabulous location.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jun 2023

Power optional grass tent, travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Tidy, clean, beautiful site with great sized grass pitches. Lovely smart sanitary facilities. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurant. Lovely pools. Fabulous views and a great location. Free wifi.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so muche for this review. It's a pleasure for us to read that you enjoyed your stay and the camping.
Hope to welcome you another year.
Camping du Lac

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping du Lac have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Camping du Lac dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping du Lac? As one expects from such a pristine mountain location, hiking and cycling options are all around. Col du Tourmalet, an hour and 20 minutes’ drive away, rises to a lofty 2,115 metres … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping du Lac?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

Arrive: noon – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more