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Camping Santa Monica ****

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Camping Santa Monica is located in Raron, in the stunning Rhône Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, a region filled with high mountains such as the Aletsch Glacier and picturesque alpine towns. The campsite is an excellent starting point for outings to the glacier, the Simplon Pass and the towns of Zermatt and Saas Fee.

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Neatly maintained site

The campsite offers well-maintained annual pitches and tourist pitches in three categories, including five-star pitches with private water connection and some with private toilet and washing facilities. There are also mobile homes available, with free wifi on all pitches and in the accommodation.

Lots of fun in the water

A sunny swimming pool and a paddling pool offer lots of water-based fun, and the Löübbach, a stream behind the campsite, is ideal for children to play in. Furthermore, there is a playground, sports facilities, an indoor recreation room and an entertainment programme in the summer.

Own restaurant and shop

The campsite restaurant serves a mix of international and regional dishes, including Swiss specialities. There is a supermarket with a wide selection, including the possibility to order fresh bread, next to the restaurant.

Two well-maintained toilet blocks

There are two well-maintained toilet blocks with individual washing cubicles, a baby area and facilities for the disabled.

Enjoy the versatile Swiss alpine landscape

The campsite is in a lovely valley in a rugged mountain range, ideal for those seeking peace and quiet, nature lovers and walkers. Nearby attractions are the Aletsch Glacier, the Simplon Pass and popular towns such as Zermatt and Saas-Fee, all within 40 minutes by car. There are numerous walking routes and cable cars in the area, as well as an impressive suspension bridge at Raron.

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Inspected annually

R. van der Meer

This inspector visits Camping Santa Monica 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 R. van der Meer

Inspector Ms R. van der Meer

R. van der Meer

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Call +31 488792654

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Facilities

General information

Guide price 1
€40.70
Guide price 2
€52.20
Period of opening *
28-03-2024 till 13-10-2024
Area
6 ha
Altitude
640m
Number of touring pitches
134 (60 - 150m2)
Number of permanent pitches
200
Number of accommodation units for hire
18
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:192 m2
    • period:20-05/13-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
  • Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
    • Max. total:1
  • Mobile homes
    • total:16
Internet
  • Mobile internet
    • Type:4G
  • Wifi 80-100% coverage
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
  • Reception easily accessible for the disabled
  • Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
    • languages:Dutch | French | English | German
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:16 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:2
  • Caravans allowed
  • Tents allowed
  • Small extra tent permitted
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Twin-axle vehicles permitted
  • 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:2
Toilet facilities
  • Washbasins: hot water
  • Washbasins: cold water
  • Heated toilet facilities
  • Individual washcabins: hot water
  • Individual washcabins: cold water
  • Standard toilets
  • Toilet paper provided
  • Family toilet facilities
  • Chemical toilet disposal point
  • Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
  • Showers: hot water
  • Showers: cold water
  • Family shower
  • Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
  • Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
  • Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
  • Baby room
  • Private sanitary facilities at the pitch
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
  • Individual cooking facilities
  • Washing machine(s)
  • Laundry sinks: cold water
  • Laundry sinks: hot water
  • Dryers
  • Ironing facilities
Food, drink and groceries
  • Breakfast available
  • Fresh bread available at the camp site
  • Groceries: extensive selection
  • Groceries: limited selection
  • Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
  • Restaurant (with ample choice)
  • Restaurant (limited choice)
  • Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
  • Snack bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Takeaway meals
  • Bar
  • Communal barbecue area
  • Freezing for cooling elements
  • Exchanging of gas cylinders
Available to hire at the campsite
  • Mobile homes
    • total:16
  • Caravans
    • total:2
  • Refrigerators
  • Pods
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  • Freezing blocs
Swimming
  • Outdoor swimming pool
    • surface area:192 m2
    • period:20-05/13-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:20 m2
    • period:20-05/13-09
    • Heated:Yes
For children
  • Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
    • surface area:20 m2
    • period:20-05/13-09
    • Heated:Yes
  • Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
    • languages:French | English | German
    • period:16-07/19-08
  • Children's playground: small
  • Games room
  • Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
    • languages:Dutch | French | English | German
  • Baby room
  • Trampoline
Sport and games
  • Table tennis table
  • Multi-sports field
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Golf course (at least 6 holes)
  • Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
    • distance:6 km
    • total:18
  • Geocaching
Recreation (adults)
  • Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
    • languages:French | English | German
    • period:16-07/19-08
  • Cycle routes starting at the camp site
    • level:average | easy | difficult
  • Marked out walking routes near the camp site
    • level:average | easy | difficult
  • Games room
  • Television
  • Guided walks
    • period:01-06/30-09
  • GPS walks
Situation of campsite
  • Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
  • Located in the woods
  • Panorama
  • Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
    • distance:0.1 km
  • Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
    • distance:0.5 km
  • Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
    • distance:0.3 km
For motorhomes
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Special facilities for motorhomes
    • fill up water tank
    • electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère)
  • Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
    • weight:5000 kg
Disabled
  • Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
  • Width of door 100 cms minimum
  • Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
  • 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
  • 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
  • Disabled sanitary facilities only open for the disabled
Miscellaneous
  • Footpaths and roads are lit
  • Quiet during the day
  • Quiet during the night
  • Campsite info app

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