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Le Fontarache ****

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Le Fontarache is a campsite in Les Thuiles, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, located a river/stream.The campsite has which are marked out, pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Le Fontarache is located close to a pebble beach. It is possible to rent mobile homes and bungalows/chalets. The campsite has a playground and a sports ground.

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The following rules apply to pets at (Le Fontarache):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

For sportive holidaymakers the camp site offers various cycle routes. There is an entertainment programme. The camp site has an outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool. At Le Fontarache you can go wild water sailing/kayaking/rafting.

You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a snack bar and pizzeria. The camp site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as there is a WiFi point.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

I.J. Keijmel

"Beautiful campsite located on a river near Barcelonette. Suitable base for (organised) walking and cycling tours and making car trips over the various mountain passes."

- Inspector Ms I.J. Keijmel

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Reviews (191)

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Average rating: 8.8

Toilet facilities
9.0
Staff
9.5
Price - quality comparison
9.1
Child friendliness
8.0
Entertainment
8.3
Sports facilities
8.0
Swimming pool
9.1
Food and drink
9.0
Surroundings
9.6

Graham Y, on this campsite in June 2023

10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Campsite and area were good
Disliked - Nothing to dislike
Source: Ctoutvert

Trine O, on this campsite in July 2022

10.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Calm and nice atmosphere.
Disliked - There should be soap available at the santiaires.
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€24.00
Guide price 2
€29.00
Period of opening *
01-06-2024 till 09-09-2024
Area
6 ha
Altitude
1,100m
Number of touring pitches
150 (110 - 150m2)
Number of accommodation units for hire
25
Campsite suitable for disabled persons
Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:125 m2
    • Heated:Yes
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Mobile homes
    • total:23
Internet
  • WiFi zone
At the reception
  • ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
  • Advance booking recommended for high season
  • Credit cards accepted
    • credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
  • Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
  • Defibrillator
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:French | English
  • Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone
Pitch amenities
  • Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:6 ampère | 10 ampère
Campsite rules
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity
Dogs
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Children's sanitary facilities
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Baby room
  • Tap without push control
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Marked pitches
  • Grass
  • Hard ground
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing up sinks: cold water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Breakfast available
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Snack bar
    • period:01-07/07-09
  • Pizzeria
    • period:25-06/07-09
  • Takeaway meals
    • period:25-06/07-09
  • Bar
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Ice available
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Mobile homes
    • total:23
  • Bungalows/chalets
    • total:2
  • Locked refrigerator
  • Freezing blocs
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:125 m2
    • Heated:Yes
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:30 m2
    • Heated:Yes
Beach
  • Pebble/shingle beach
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • White water kayaking/rafting
  • Kayaking course
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:30 m2
    • Heated:Yes
  • Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French | English
    • period:01-07/25-08
  • Games room
  • Dance nights
  • Children's sanitary facilities
  • Baby room
  • Bouncy castle
  • Video games
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
    • distance:6 km
    • total:9
  • Mountain bike routes at the campsite
    • difficulty:average | easy | difficult
Recreation (adults)
  • Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
    • languages:French | English
    • period:05-07/25-08
  • Fishing
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | difficult
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average
  • Games room
  • Television
  • Video games
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.1 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:1 km
  • Located right next to the river/stream
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère, 6 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
    • weight:5000 kg
  • Water supply and drainage
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
  • Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
  • Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Tap without push control
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Campsite info app

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

Thu

28 / 03

 

Fri

29 / 03

 

Sat

30 / 03

 

Sun

31 / 03

 

Mon

01 / 04

 

Tue

02 / 04

 

Wed

03 / 04

 
Max. 6.7° 12.8° 9.2° 6.7° 5.8° 7.6° 7.5°
Min. -0.8° 3.4° 1.6° 1.1° 0.7° -0.4° 1.2°
Precipitation 95% 85% 100% 100% 100% 60% 90%
Wind direction W ZO ZO ZO W W SW
Wind speed 2 3 3 3 3 2 2

Climate

Relative humidity Precipitation total (mm) Hours of sunshine
Jan 70% 83 5
Feb 66% 76 5
Mar 69% 71 7
Apr 71% 62 8
May 73% 49 9
Jun 71% 37 10
Jul 69% 16 11
Aug 71% 31 10
Sep 69% 54 8
Oct 74% 108 7
Nov 69% 104 5
Dec 63% 78 5

Average temperature

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Location

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  • Le Fontarache
    2 rue de Moulin
    04400 / Les Thuiles
    France
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    Coordinates:
    44°23'34"N 6°34'31"E
  • D900 Gap-Barcelonnette. Signposted at Les Thuiles.

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