Camping du Lac d'Aydat
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Add your business details- Dog-friendly site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
- Next to Lac d'Aydat and a 20-minute drive from Saint-Nectaire
- Outdoor pool, playground and playing field; beach a short walk away
Making your way to Auvergne in search of volcanoes, lakes and waterfalls? Camping du Lac d’Aydat is a mighty fine place to put down roots – it's a 10-minute drive from Puy-de-Dome (one of the youngest volcanoes around these parts) and 20 minutes from Saint-Nectaire (where caves, waterfalls and Romanesque architecture lie in store).
First things first, though, you’ll probably want to take in Lac d’Aydat, which this dog-friendly site is positioned next to. There’s bike hire five minutes’ walk from the site if a quick lap takes your fancy – or the beach and nautical centre are both around 15 minutes’ stroll on foot. If treetop clambers sound like your kind of thing, Aydat Aventure (10 minutes’ walk) runs those. Five minutes’ walk away, Les nes d'Alexandre et Sylvain runs kids’ donkey rides too.
Camping du Lac d’Aydat is a handy base for exploration all-around really, as it’s in the centre of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, 20 minutes’ drive southwest of Clermont-Ferrand. Most of the big-hit tourist spots can be reached within a 20 or 30-minute drive at most, and Puy de Sancy is 50 minutes' drive away.
Back at your base, expect to find a wildlife haven with things like evening entertainment and a kids’ club during high season. There’s a playing field for friendly games of football, beach volley and badminton, as well as a boules pitch, table tennis, a kids’ playground and an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers.
So, relax and tuck into the woodfired pizzas served on site – this is a place for dog-friendly breaks and plenty of quality time in the Massif Central.
Site type
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95Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
English
French
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping du Lac d'Aydat
16 Boulevard du Lac
Aydat
Puy-de-Dôme
France
63970
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
45.6676°N
2.99058°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
There’s a theme park where you and the kids can learn all about the discovery of volcanoes – Vulcania (half an hour’s drive) is the name – but of course, you’ll also want to see them up close. Puy-de-Dome (10 minutes) is a fine one with huge lava domes, cider cones and maars. A train or hike can get you to the top, and once there, adventurous types can descend with a paragliding session.
Set on visiting Saint-Nectaire (20 minutes) too? With a waterfall, cave and craft exhibitions, the Petrifying Fountains of Saint-Nectaire (25 minutes) might be one stop.
Others? Perhaps Église de Saint-Nectaire (20 minutes), a fine example of a church with Romanesque architecture and art pieces? A hike to Saillant Fall (20 minutes)? Or tours around the medieval Château de Murol (20 minutes)?
The Massif du Sancy mountain range is another splendid location, famed for the tallest French volcano Puy de Sancy (50 minutes) and a haven for all things skiing, canyoning and hiking.
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Great location, lovely lake to swim in, good location for those planning…
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Liked: Great location, lovely lake to swim in, good location for those planning to hike (30 mins drive to Mont-Dore). Great bread in the morning. Excellent showers
Disliked: We stayed late in the season and the restaurant closed the day after we arrived, which was a shame. The one night we ate there, the pizza and salad was amazing. The pool was also closed, which we hadn't realised when booking.
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Liked: Pain et viennoiseries en libre accès, situation du camping
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camping du Lac d'Aydat have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camping du Lac d'Aydat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping du Lac d'Aydat? There’s a theme park where you and the kids can learn all about the discovery of volcanoes – Vulcania (half an hour’s drive) is the name – but of course, you’ll also … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping du Lac d'Aydat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon