Camping l'Idéal

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Outdoor pool with parasols
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Outdoor pool
Shaded pitch with valley 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 pitches 38
Touring caravan pitches 38
Motorhome pitches 38
Open all year
Opens

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Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

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

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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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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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal 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 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch 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).

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 touring
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping l'Idéal? From R423,39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.