Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Rhône-Alpes

Camping Les Berges du Doux

• On the banks of the Doux river, just outside Boucieu-le-Roi
• 20 minutes' walk from the Gorges du Doux velorail
• Restaurant/bar with outdoor terrace and high season entertainment

Camping Les Bois Du Châtelas

• Camping at the foot of the Alps with spectacular mountain views
• Water park with heated outdoor and indoor pools, Jacuzzi, waterslide
• New wellness centre on site

Camping Ser Sirant

• Spectacular lakeside setting with a beach and among mountains
• 22 kilometres from Grenoble and near the Route Napoléon
• Snack bar with terrace, free wifi, food shop and TV room

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping du Devès

• Peaceful park on a small horse farm in the Drôme Provençale
• Within easy reach of Dieulefit, Grignan, Nyons, Avignon and Montélimar
• Close to a bathing pool and the river

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

Camping du Léman Saint Disdille

• Between beach and mountains above Lake Geneva
• Loads of activities including watersports, outdoor fitness and archery
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and communal barbecues

International Camping

Camping Saint Amand

• In peaceful countryside surrounded by vineyards and forests
• Two pools, playgrounds, pizzeria and bouncy castle
• Two and a half kilometres from Laurac and 15 from the Ardèche gorges

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available

Le Champ du Moulin

• Family-friendly site in the middle of the Écrins National Park
• Within easy reach of Les Deux Alpes ski resort
• Outdoor pool with waterslide, hikes from the site and more

Les Roulottes du Travers

• Family-friendly site among hundreds of kilometres of cycling trails
• Pretty gypsy caravans with heating and outdoor furniture
• Pool, snack bar and bar

Camping à la Rencontre du Soleil

• Family-run site in mature woodland among the French Alps
• Close to Tour de France routes and Écrins National Park
• Heated pool, sunbathing area, playground and restaurant

Camping Belle Roche

Les Écotagnes

• Secluded luxury site with Alpine views in Haute-Savoie
• A 15-minute drive from La Clusaz chairlifts, half an hour from Annecy
• Walking trails from site; hot tub, home-cooked breakfast and dinner

Camping l'Hirondelle

• Riverside site in the foothills of the Vercors mountains
• Aquatic area with three pools, waterslides, water games and hot tub
• Near great hiking in the Vercors Regional Nature Park

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area

Camping Le Chassezac

• Direct access to a river for swimming, fishing and boating
• Between the villages of Vallon Pont d'Arc and Ruoms
• Pool, bar, restaurant and play area