Camping l'Idéal

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Outdoor pool with parasols
New
Caravan with mountain views
Reception with a mountain view
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  • Friendly and scenic site in the Azun Valley, run by a young couple
  • A five-minute drive to Argelès-Gazost; Col du Soulor 25 minutes
  • Outdoor pool, playground and games room on site, plus ice cream sales
Sitting at the entrance to the scenic Azun Valley, Camping l'Idéal makes an excellent base for guests looking to explore the Haute-Pyrénées – a gorgeous area full of hiking trails, cycle routes, mountain passes and charming traditional villages. This site is managed by a young couple who are passionate about both the outdoors and hospitality, so you can be sure they’ll be doing their utmost to provide a friendly, authentic experience and help guests make the most of their time in this wonderful area. They speak French, English and Spanish, and are very happy to make recommendations of places to go and things to do nearby, all tailored to your personal preferences. That might involve suggesting hiking or bike routes suitable for your tastes and abilities, helping you book adventures like rafting and climbing, or pointing you towards viewpoints, markets and thermal baths. Being mindful that everyone should move at their own pace on holiday, they’ll also leave you to chill out quietly on site if you prefer. Time on site can be spent taking dips at the outdoor pool and playing table tennis, and there’s a games room and a playground for the kids. A bread delivery service and ice cream sales cover a couple of essentials; pick up the rest of your foodie supplies (for picnics or barbecues) at the shops five minutes’ drive away in Argelès-Gazost.

Site type

Caravans for hire 6
Rent a tent 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Tent sites 38
Caravan sites 38
Motorhome sites 38
Open all year
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Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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Pitch types & availability

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful spot, top hosts & scenery. Great walk to town. Eco-friendly products, tidy facilities appreciated. Some missed window mosquito nets.

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Très agréable très bon accueil et…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass site

Liked Très agréable très bon accueil et gentillesse

Recommend to friends Visit again

Come here !

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Power optional grass site

Liked Beautiful area
Fresh baguette to order
Friendly hosts
Scenery amazing
Walk down to the town is breathtaking ( don’t walk down the road ) take the walk down through the trees

Recommend to friends Visit again

Los productos de limpieza que dan…

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Alex M. 1 review

2 bedroom static caravan

Liked Los productos de limpieza que dan son ecológicos. Las instalaciones del camping están bastante bien.

Disliked Faltan mosquiteras en las ventanas.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Toddler's pool Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Off licence Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Camping l'Idéal

10 Route du Val d'Azun

Arras-en-Lavedan

Hautes-Pyrénées

France

65400

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

42.99538°N
0.12005°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 are lots of great hiking routes around the Azun Valley, starting from nearby villages and taking you through pastures and forests, and past lakes and mountain views. Keen cyclists might like to take on the challenges of the Col du Soulor (25 minutes’ drive) and Col de l’Aubisque (40 minutes), or find road routes and mountain/gravel biking areas. Meanwhile, there are various adventures around for active types – paragliding, canyoning, climbing and rafting in summer or skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding in winter. If you’d like a quieter day out, ask on site for recommendations on places to go fishing or horse riding, or set off to visit some of the area’s scenic hotspots – perhaps Lac d’Estaing (20 minutes) or the viewpoint and observatory at Pic du Midi de Bigorre (an hour). You may also like to take a wander around the village of Arras-en-Lavedan (10 minutes’ walk), meet the big birds at Donjon des Aigles (15 minutes’ drive) or have a soothing soak in the thermal baths of Argelès-Gazost (five minutes) or Cauterets (half an hour).

Food and drink

  • Le Kairn Bistro-Librairie Restaurant 0.6 km
  • Auberge du mont de Gez Restaurant 0.8 km
  • Chez Pierrot Restaurant 1.4 km
  • Hôtel-Restaurant Les Cimes 1.6 km
  • Le Numéro 3 Restaurant 1.9 km
  • Adiu Restaurant 1.9 km
  • Les Fleurs Pub 1.9 km
  • Les Fleurs Pub 1.9 km
  • La table d'Ayzi Restaurant 2 km
  • Les petits pois sont rouges Restaurant 2 km

Groceries

  • Netto Supermarket 2.1 km
  • Carrefour Market Supermarket 2.9 km
  • Comptoir des Vignes Off-licence 2.9 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.4 km
  • Wine Truck Pyrénéen Drinks shop 7.5 km

Parks and play

  • Aire de jeux - Saint-Savin Playground 2.8 km
  • Esplanade des Anciens Combattants park 5.4 km
  • Aire de jeux - Pierrefitte-Nestalas Playground 5.5 km
  • Parc de la Mairie park 5.5 km
  • Aire de jeux - Pierrefitte-Nestalas Playground 5.6 km
  • Square Camelat park 8.9 km
  • Aire de jeux du Petit-Parc Playground 8.9 km

Family days out

  • Château du Prince Noir Castle 1.2 km
  • Château d'Ourout Castle 1.7 km
  • Tour de Vieuzac Castle 2.3 km
  • Château de Miramont Castle 4.1 km
  • Manoir de Cohitte Castle 5.1 km
  • Tour de Vidalos Visitor attraction 5.1 km
  • Château de Beaucens Castle 5.6 km
  • Moulin du Boularic Visitor attraction 6.5 km
  • Mountain Luge Visitor attraction 9.7 km

Public transport

  • Arras en Lavedan - La Poste 0.6 km
  • Arras en Lavedan - Les Arrassetes 1.5 km
  • Sud 1.8 km
  • Le Parc 2 km
  • Lycée & Collège 2.3 km
  • Église 2.3 km
  • Balagnas 2.4 km
  • Colline aux Marmottes 2.7 km
  • La Plaine 3.3 km
  • Mairie 3.5 km

Other nearby

  • Parcours du lutin pêcheur 3.2 km
  • Clem'émotions Pêche 6.7 km

Local services

  • Argelès-Gazost - Roquette Buisson Charging station 1.7 km
  • Dr Bouchède Jean-Patrick Doctors 1.8 km
  • Pharmacie Marsan Pharmacy 2 km
  • Elan Fuel station 2 km
  • Relais d'Azun Total Fuel station 2.1 km
  • Place de Vieuzac Charging station 2.2 km
  • Pharmacie des Pyrénées Pharmacy 2.8 km
  • Carrefour Fuel station 3 km
  • Cabinet médical Legall - Blanco - Delagnes - Costa - Deshaies Doctors 3.6 km
  • GIMENEZ Isabelle Clinic 5.1 km

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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.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping l'Idéal have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l'Idéal dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l'Idéal? There are lots of great hiking routes around the Azun Valley, starting from nearby villages and taking you through pastures and forests, and past lakes and mountain views. Keen cyclists might like … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l'Idéal?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Idéal? From $45.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.