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Camping Au Valbonheur ***

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8.6
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In southeast France, in the Écrins massif, lies the cosy family campsite of Camping Au Valbonheur. You camp here in a very natural environment, so it almost feels like you are camping in the wild. With swimming lake and private beach and sport opportunities. The camping is situated at the foot of the French Alps. From the highway it is approximately 45 minutes' drive through a green and mountainous region. You will be welcomed with a smile by the owners and employees. The proprietor has owned this campsite since 2015 and does his utmost to make this a real quality campsite.

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Special camping between the trees

You will find spacious pitches for your caravan, camper or tent amidst trees, brooks and greenery. The generous pitches ensure a peaceful holiday. In addition, Camping Au Valbonheur offers very special accommodation to stay in. For instance, tepee tents, huts on stilts and igloo huts. You can also spend the night in a chalet or mobile home for a slightly more luxurious feel. This campsite is mainly frequented by families with young children.

Own beach

Camping Au Valbonheur is situated alongside a small lake with private beach with loungers for camping guests. This lake is suitable for swimming, kayaking and canoeing. On the beach you can have a game of volleyball. Children will love the soccer field and the inflatable bouncers.

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Detail information about this campsite

Inspected annually

H. Zoethout

This inspector visits Camping Au Valbonheur every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

- Inspector Ms H. Zoethout

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Reviews (676)

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Average rating: 8.6

Toilet facilities
8.2
Staff
9.4
Price - quality comparison
9.0
Child friendliness
8.3
Entertainment
8.3
Sports facilities
8.3
Food and drink
7.6
Surroundings
9.6

Pierre - Paris, on this campsite in July 2020

7.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - Le site est magnifique, il offre la possibilités d allier randonnées et baignade, et convient à tous les ages. Les équipements sont eleg0ats et ne nuisent pas à la beauté du site. le camping est calme fréquenté par des personnes respectueuses les uns des autres. Le restaurant du camping est sympathique et les pizzas tres bonnes.
Disliked - Il n'y a rien que je n'ai pas aimé. J'aurais apprécié quelques propositions d'activités collectives pour ma fille âgée de 13 ans qui aurait favotise qu'elle se fasse des camarades de jeux. Le lieu se prête à des jeux collectifs ou de société. Peut être que les conditions sanitaires actuelles ne s'y prêtaient pas.
Source: Ctoutvert

Joy M, on this campsite in August 2022

8.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - We liked the surroundings and the relaxing campsite
Disliked - Unfortunately no bread to buy at the campsite. We would need to go up to the grocery store by car or by bike
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Yoram - Soest, on this campsite in August 2019

8.3

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Has everything you really want. (as long as the weather is good)
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Ruth, on this campsite in August 2020

9.2

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Scenary & the mini golf for the kids
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Benjamin - Rossendale, on this campsite in August 2019

9.3

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - Shady trees and excellent lake.
Disliked - Queues for showers and toilets at busy times
Source: Ctoutvert

Marieke - Zeewolde, on this campsite in July 2019

9.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - A real outdoor camp feeling. Very Nice campsite. Especially the camp pitches in the woods. Amazing possibilities to explore nature. A real ‘close to nature’. Feel, nut with comfortabel services.
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Jeffrey - Newcastle upon Tyne, on this campsite in August 2019

9.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Picturesque & tranquil site
Disliked - No kettle !
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Maggie M, on this campsite in September 2021

9.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - We stayed in the camping for one night. It's the first time we gave a try to the camping, and, it was a night of thunder and heavy rains. Despite the weather, we felt welcome in the place andwere happy with the experience. There are some activities for the kids and the foods sold on the site taste good and priced reasonable. The environment is very green.
Disliked - A neighbor made a lot of noise until morning (like 2:00am). Due to the weather, it's not convenient for us to communicate about the bad behaviour. The same neighbor told us to keep quiet in the morning 8:30 because they have the right to rest :)
Often need to queue for toilet which is not always clean.

Source: Ctoutvert

ANNEMIEKE - Vijfhuizen, on this campsite in August 2019

9.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - This is already for 35 years our favorite place to go in the summer, the big Lake, small river & big river make it complete for every Age. Lots of kids in different ages and the environment challenges to play “old school”. Leave your phones at home & enjoy nature and beautiful hikings. Highly recommended paradise.
Disliked - The bread is not very crunchy. I prefer fresh bakery in La Mure or Entraigues.
The cabin we stayed in is super basic, we like it that way. Bed (couch) could be a bit better. Somehow the kids didn’t manage to do a lot of activities, maybe the times just didn’t fit our schedule. It is a great way to meet other kids. Best way still is the big football field.

Source: Ctoutvert

Michiel - Zoetermeer, on this campsite in August 2019

9.8

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - View, hikes, lake, creeks.
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€26.50
Guide price 2
€38.00
Period of opening *
30-04-2024 till 01-10-2024
Area
20 ha
Altitude
700m
Number of touring pitches
123 (100 - 200m2)
Number of permanent pitches
5
Number of accommodation units for hire
57
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
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Mobile homes
    • total:30
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G | 3G
  • 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
  • Senior citizens' discount
  • Defibrillator
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:Italian | French | Spanish | English | German
Pitch amenities
  • Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
  • Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
  • Electrical hook-ups possible
    • Max. electricity:10 ampère
  • Euro-plug required
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
  • Barbecues permitted
    • type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal
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
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Squatting-toilets
  • Toilet for the elderly
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Family shower
  • Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
  • 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
  • Beach showers
  • Private sanitary facilities in the sanitary building
Ground and vegetation
  • Pitches with plenty of shade
  • Pitches with some shade
  • Unshaded pitches
  • Grass
Washing, washing-up, cooking
  • Washing up sinks: hot water
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Breakfast available
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Restaurant (with ample choice)
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Snack bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Takeaway meals
  • Bar
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Ice available
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Mobile homes
    • total:30
  • Bungalows/chalets
    • total:2
  • (Log)cabins
    • total:8
  • Refrigerators
  • Mountainbikes
  • Kayaks
  • Locked refrigerator
  • Safes
  • Freezing blocs
  • Electric bikes
  • Lodge tent without toilet facilities
    • total:8
  • Lodge tent with toilet facilities
    • total:9
Swimming
  • Swimming in the lake/recreation pool(max. 0.1 km)
  • River/stream swimming (max. 0.1 km)
  • Beach showers
Beach
  • Sandy beach
  • Grass beach
Water sports and recreation
  • Fishing
  • White water kayaking/rafting
  • Kayaking course
For children
  • Children's playground: large
  • Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French | English
    • period:10-07/20-08
  • Children's playground: small
  • Games room
  • Children's sanitary facilities
  • Baby room
  • Bouncy castle
  • Video games
  • Crazy golf
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Jeu de boules alley(s)
  • Riding
  • Pony trekking
  • Beach volleyball
  • Crazy golf
  • Tennis lessons
  • Padel
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks
  • Mountain bike routes at the campsite
    • difficulty:average | easy | difficult
Recreation (adults)
  • Fishing
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | difficult
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average
  • Games room
  • Pool or billiards
  • Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
    • period:14-07/24-08
  • Television
  • Video games
  • Guided walks
    • period:10-07/20-08
Situation of campsite
  • Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Panorama
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.4 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:0.8 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 10 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
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
  • In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
  • No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
  • 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
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Patrolled grounds
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Separate area for young people

Location

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  • Camping Au Valbonheur
    129 Impasse du Lac
    38740 / Valbonnais
    France
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    Coordinates:
    44°53'33"N 5°54'15"E
  • From Grenoble with a caravan follow diversion routes for heavy vehicles. Signposted on N85 in La Mur as Le Plan d'eau.

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