Camping Le Vélodrome

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Spacious pitches
Large pitches
Neatly landscaped pitches
Pitch

  • Leafy campsite 10 minutes’ walk from central Albert in the Somme
  • Thiepval 10 minutes’ drive; Amiens 35 minutes; Arras 40 minutes
  • Spacious grass pitches five minutes’ walk from fishing and cycling
Whether you’re just passing through on your way from the Channel ports to the south of France, or staying around to tour some of the WWI cemeteries and memorials, Camping Le Vélodrome is a little patch of peaceful greenery 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Albert in the department of Somme. With spacious grass pitches sheltered by trees and divided by hedges for extra privacy, this landscaped site has facilities including a spotless shower block, a pétanque court and a quiet garden for putting your feet up and having a snooze. The pitches sit next to a brace of ponds where you can fish, stroll the leafy waterside and hire a pedal boat to explore the shoreline. Any cyclists among you can make a lap or two of the local sports track (five minutes’ walk), where there’s also a games pitch for kicking a ball around and a play area for the kids. Foodwise, you can pick up barbecue supplies from the local hypermarket (five minutes’ drive), or take a stroll into Albert to its welcoming bistros and cafés.

Site type

Tent sites 45
RV sites 45
Rent a tent 16
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The games room is open between 01/04 and 30/09.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Spanish

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8

88% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a peaceful, traditional French vibe with roomy, private pitches. It's close to Albert town and perfect for exploring the Somme battlefields. Facilities are clean but a bit dated. Staff are friendly. Some tree branches and occasional noise were noted.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026-06-09

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location with just a short…

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9 out of 10
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10
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8
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9
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location with just a short walk into Nevers. Site was clean and tidy. The staff were friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site layout, superb welcome, close to…

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9 out of 10
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10
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9
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10
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Site layout, superb welcome, close to town, great pitches, all necessary facilities, great site to explore battlefields from.. did I mention great staff and again, a lovely welcome

Disliked Missing toilet seats!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for a one night stop

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6 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
5
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8
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Anonymous

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Pitch size was good

Disliked Main toilet block needed updating. Secondary sanitary block needs refurbishing as floor is damaged and showers not working.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De schaduw van een boom; De kraan…

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8 out of 10
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9
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8
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Ina L. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked De schaduw van een boom;
De kraan bij de plek

Recommend to friends Visit again

Generally the setting, trees, locations and…

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7 out of 10
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9
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9
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Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Generally the setting, trees, locations and pitch sizes.

Disliked No hot water in showers. Hand basin not working in bathroom. Noise from a specific other site guest family.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will come back again

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10 out of 10
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10
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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Clean and tidy,
Fast check in with clear polite instrutions

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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10 out of 10
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10
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Good size pitches with electric hookup , and water close by .
Very clean facilities, great price , snack bar on site for a light meal and a beer , a very warm welcome from owner and a steady 15 min stroll into Albert Town centre

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site with a traditional…

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9 out of 10
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9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
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6
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice quiet site with a traditional French layout. Lovely snack bar, handy for station.

Disliked Next door youth club a bit noisy on Saturday night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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10 out of 10
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sean b. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good place to stay for Albert

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7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
6
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
No rating
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7
Wifi
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tom c. 1 review

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy access to the lovely town of Albert and the war memorials close by. Site has rustic charm, water on the pitches, grey waste emptying and laundry all were fine.

Disliked Overgrown in areas, we couldnt get our MoHo onto the top area as the tree branches were too low, so we had to stay in the bottom area near the showers. the Site really needs some gardening TLC.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available 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 Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Camping Le Vélodrome

Avenue Henry Dunant

Albert

Somme

France

80300

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

50.01003°N
2.65496°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

Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms as well as recreations of the wartime trenches. From there, you are within easy reach of the Thiepval Memorial (10 minutes’ drive), Pozières Memorial and Cemetery (five minutes) and the carefully tended ranks of graves in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery (15 minutes). Historic Arras (40 minutes) has plenty of WWI memorials too, evident when you visit the Carrière Wellington, a network of tunnels dug from medieval chalk quarries by the Allies. Going further back in time, it’s also worth stopping by the sprawling, star-shaped Citadelle d’Arras, built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban in 1672. If you’re travelling with kids, head for lively Amiens (35 minutes) to see big cats and red pandas at the Zoo d’Amiens Métropole, visit the Jules Verne House – former home of the madcap sci-fi writer – and climb to the top of the landmark Beffroi d’Amiens for views over city rooftops.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Vélodrome have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Le Vélodrome dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Vélodrome? Set the scene for a tour of the Somme battlefields with a visit to the Musée Somme 1916 (10 minutes’ walk) in Albert, with informative subterranean displays of weapons and military uniforms … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Vélodrome?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Vélodrome? From $31.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.