Camping La Buidonnière
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- Family-friendly site in Aussois, near the Parc national de la Vanoise
- Parcobranche du Diable 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Cenis Lake 50 minutes
- Playground and TV room; launderette; next door to a leisure centre
Ready for long summer hikes in green Alpine valleys – and maybe the occasional challenging trek up a rocky peak? Camping La Buidonnière, on the outskirts of the village of Aussois (five minutes’ walk), is a great base from where to explore France’s mountainous south-eastern corner.
On a plateau 1,500 metres above sea level, high above the Arc river, this peaceful, family-friendly site dotted with shade-giving trees has spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. If those soaring vistas don’t inspire you to lace up your boots, what will?
While you plan which hiking trail to tackle first (or next), the kids can burn off some steam in the play area – or fight over the remote control in the TV room… Within a five-minute walk, there’s also a leisure complex with a swimming pool (and a hammam and Jacuzzi for stressed-out parents), a large pump track and tennis courts.
But you’re probably itching to go hiking by now, and the Parc national de la Vanoise, with its vast network of trails, is a great place to start. As you cross pastures and climb up hills, keep your eyes peeled for the local wildlife, from chamois and marmots to golden eagles soaring up above. If your backpack is starting to feel heavy, a nearby farm (10 minutes’ walk) arranges guided walks with donkeys.
You can sample the local cuisine at a number of brasseries and crêperies in Aussois or in the nearby town of Modane (10 minutes’ drive); if you’d rather cook your own meals, there’s a supermarket in the village. Barbecues are allowed, and the site also has a washing-up area, a modern toilet block with showers and a bath, and a launderette.
Campground type
57
57
40 Open now 
Tourist board rating
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Tue, May 7 to
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Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountainUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Camping La Buidonnière
Route de Cottériat
Aussois
Savoie
France
73500
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
45.22623°N
6.74431°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
The surrounding hills are home to a number of 19th-century forts built to protect the Duchy of Savoy against French aggression. Named after members of the Savoy family, they include the ruins of Fort Charles-Albert (10 minutes’ walk/less than five minutes’ drive) and Fort Charles-Félix (25 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive), plus the vast Victor-Emmanuel Fort (35 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive).
The Parcobranche du Diable (15 minutes’ drive) is a large tree-climbing park with adventure courses and zipwires for all ages – and all levels of courage. If you feel brave, have a go at the Paradise zipline, which gives you a bird’s-eye view of the Arc river and its gorges.
Mountain activities are all very well, but if you miss your watersports, head to Mont Cenis Lake (50 minutes), where a nautical centre hires out pedal boats and kayaks. Note that swimming is not allowed in the reservoir.
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- Does Camping La Buidonnière have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Camping La Buidonnière dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camping La Buidonnière? The surrounding hills are home to a number of 19th-century forts built to protect the Duchy of Savoy against French aggression. Named after members of the Savoy family, they include the ruins … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camping La Buidonnière?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon