Climbing nearby: Campsites in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Le Ciel Ouvert

• Peaceful, natural and eco-friendly site in rural Provence
• A 20-minute walk to Forcalquier; 10 minutes' drive to Les Mourres
• Well-equipped kitchen and dining area on site

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Camping Gorges du Verdon

• On a riverbank with private beach for swimming
• Among spectacular mountain views under 10 kilometres from Castellane
• Pools, fitness trail, wild swimming and café-restaurant with terrace

Koko Holidays at Les Collines de Castellane

• Family-sized rental tents with great views of Haute Provence mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Castellane; 30 minutes to the Verdon Gorge
• Swimming pool with waterslides; brasserie and takeaway on site

Camping La Beaume

• Near Esparron-de-Verdon and close to the Verdon gorges
• A couple of kilometres from lakeside beaches
• Heated indoor pool, playground and restaurant

Camping Le Fontarache

• Camspite in the heart of the Ubaye in the Alpes of Haute Provence
• Numerous pitches over six hectares

La Roulotte du Verdon

• Stylish gypsy caravan five minutes' drive from the village of Quinson
• Basses Gorges du Verdon five minutes' drive; Valensole half an hour
• Pétanque court and spa on site; free mountain bikes for guest use

Camping La Rivière

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings

Le Loup Blanc du Riou

• Peaceful family site on the edge of the Mercantour National Park
• Two ski resorts within 13km
• Outdoor pool, pétanque, billiards, table football and more