Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in Rhône-Alpes

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 de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

Camping Les 3 Lacs

• Peaceful site by a shaded river
• Covering five scenic hecatres near Paladru and Bourget lakes
• Heated pool, restaurant, bar, shop, fishing and seasonal entertainment

Tendi at Camping L'Ardechois

• Luxury lodges with spectacular forest and hill views in the Ardèche
• River canyoning 55 minutes’ drive; Safari de Peaugres 90 minutes
• Pool complex; restaurant, bar and shop; entertainment in summer

Camping du Lion

• Family-run, family-friendly site with pool on the banks of the Rhône
• Half an hour's drive from kayaking and walking in the Ardèche gorges
• River fishing and walks from site; kids club, restaurant and bike hire

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

Les Marronniers

• Quiet family site next to the Ligne river for fishing and paddling
• Petting farm, playground and shop selling farm produce
• Near outdoor activities in the Ardèche mountains

Camping Les Myosotis

• Peaceful site on the shores of Lake Geneva
• Spectacular views over the lake and the Alps
• 800 metres from a lakeside beach

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 Le Château de Rochetaillée

• Stays in the spectacularly scenic grounds of an alpine manor house
• A 10-minute drive from Le Bourg-d'Oisans and 30 from Alpe d'Huez
• Restaurant, fitness room, sauna, miniature golf, kids’ club and pools

Camping Les Plages de L'Ain

• On the banks of the Ain river, with easy access to river beaches
• Around 40 minutes' drive from France's foodie capital Lyon
• Fishing, canoeing and horse riding excursions in season

Domaine de Gil

Camping Île de la Comtesse

• On the banks of Cuchet lake, part of the Rhône river
• Close to Walibi theme park and lots of outdoor activities
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, volleyball, pétanque and kids' club

Drôme Esprit Nature

• Peaceful eco-friendly site
• Spectacular mountain views
• Horse-drawn carriage rides available for guests

Camping Le Mas du Serre