Camping l’Amandier

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Aerial view of the site (added by manager 26 jan 2023)
Path through the site (added by manager 18 jan 2023)
Swimming pool (added by manager 18 jan 2023)

  • Well-equipped site with mountain views in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  • Lac de Serre-Ponçon 20 minutes’ drive; Gorges de la Méouge 50 minutes
  • Outdoor pool, play area and bowling alley; café and take-away service
Can’t decide between a peaceful woodland retreat, an active holiday with lots of mountain hikes or a lakeside break where you can indulge your passion for watersports? Agonise no more, because at Camping l'Amandier, in south-eastern France, you can have all three in one splendid, family-friendly package. Surrounded by the spectacular nature of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, the tree-shaded site sits at an altitude of 900 metres. Take a few deep breaths, fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and decide on which trail you’ll explore first… perhaps the Col des Garcinets (15 minutes’ drive)? Adrenaline junkies might prefer to have a go at the Via ferrata de la Grande Fistoire (15 minutes), or drive past the famed hairpin bends of the Tourniquets de Bayons to the Cascade Forest Lacour waterfall (25 minutes), for a spot of canyoning. Watersports enthusiasts can lug their gear to the Lac de Serre-Ponçon reservoir (20 minutes); if you don’t have your own equipment, the Base Nautique Port Saint Pierre (45 minutes) hires paddleboards, kayaks and pedalos. On the other hand, you might just want to relax with a drink by the on-site outdoor pool, or have a picnic by the stream that marks the border of the property. The kids, meanwhile, can tire themselves out in the play area or in the bowling alley. At dinner time, you can start the barbecue – try the village of Bréziers (five minutes) for provisions – or order a takeaway. The site has a washing-up site, as well as a toilet and shower block.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
Caravans for hire 4
Rent a tent 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site 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.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/07 et 31/08 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The bar and/or restaurant is open between 01/07 et 31/08.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

French

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

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

Remote location

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Camping l’Amandier

Gigors

Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

France

04250

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.41982°N
6.17045°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

On the banks of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the Muséoscope du Lac (20 minutes’ drive) illustrates the history of the dam and the villages that had to be submerged for its construction in 1955. The observation point has far-reaching views over the reservoir and surrounding forested hills. At La colline des Lutins (45 minutes), children can take part in activities such as gold panning, treasure hunts and sensory trails. They can also meet farmyard animals, go on pony rides and help to feed the resident rabbits and goats. The boulder-strewn basins at the Gorges de la Méouge (50 minutes), on the outskirts of the Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales, are the spot for a refreshing swim on a hot day. You can also crawl under small waterfalls, or, if you feel energetic, there are hiking and mountain-biking trails. Be sure to keep an eye out for hang-gliders flying overhead (they take off from Montagne de Chabre, just a few kilometres away).
  • Does Camping l’Amandier have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping l’Amandier dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping l’Amandier? On the banks of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the Muséoscope du Lac (20 minutes’ drive) illustrates the history of the dam and the villages that had to be submerged for its construction in … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping l’Amandier?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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