Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas

From €12 For 1 night, 2 adults 9 6 reviews
The site swimming pool (added by manager 19 Aug 2022)
Natural fishing pond (added by manager 19 aug 2022)
Garden furniture outside (added by manager 06 dec 2018)
Shaded outdoor space (added by manager 11 jan 2023)

  • Family-friendly site at the southern entrance of Écrins National Park
  • Near the famed rafting spot of the Rabioux-Durance tributary
  • Summer pool, pétanque court, bike storage and fishing
If you're something of a rafting aficionado, this is the spot to get splashingly stuck in. As it still is even if you're new to the art, as Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas is near the famed rafting spot of the Rabioux Wave and areas where novices can get to grips with technique in the surrounding Durance river. Canyoning, climbing, wild swimming at Lac de Serre-Ponçon and, less headily, donkey rides into the mountains are all top picks around here too: les Cariamas is at the southern entrance of the Écrins National Park for days doing all these, and is about 20 minutes' hike from the active town of Châteauroux-les-Alpes. Even more hair-raisingly, tandem paraglide flights are 10 minutes' drive away or about 35 minutes by bus, at Embrun. After days out trying all those, retreat thankfully to recuperate on six peaceful hectares among lush mountain views, whether you seek to loll around the pool, cast off for fishing, or keep your muscles active playing pétanque or hiring a bike to pedal around the grounds. There's free wifi too, should you care to do nothing more than surf the net, and a play area to keep the kids occupied while you research your next kayaking moves. Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas has a grocery shop, fresh produce and gas cylinder sales. Barbecues are allowed.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 60
Rent a tent 10
Caravans for hire 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 15
Motorhome pitches 60
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/06 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/06 and 30/09.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Italian

Spanish

Open from Mon, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

83%

would recommend this site to a friend

83%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A lovely chilled out camp site. Swimming pool is located so you…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
chris s. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: A lovely chilled out camp site. Swimming pool is located so you can sit a look at the mountains around you. Every two pitches has a facilities block with everything you need. Simple food and drinks at the bar all reasonably priced. Driving away the next morning we all said we will return for a longer visit. Staff helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for your message and your encouragements. Our customers are our friends. Hoping to see you again next summer.

Un accueil exceptionnel avec un personnel très amical.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Guylaine G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Eté 3 bedroom cabin

Liked: Un accueil vraiment exceptionnel. Des moments agréables à la piscine et au calme dans un chalet confortable au millieu des bois .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre commentaire. Nous espérons votre venue l'été prochain. Nos clients sont nos amis.

Tent space, toilet/showers. Close to electric hook up and water. Friendly staff…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Dale A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Tent space, toilet/showers. Close to electric hook up and water. Friendly staff

Disliked: All the facilities like pool, park etc had been left and they were in poor condition. Pool unusable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your opinion regarding les cariamas. The pool is opened only in July and August.

Great site, friendly staff and fun bar and pool

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
peter h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Space and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your encouragements. We try to welcome as well as we can. Our customers are are our friends. See you next time.

Cadre sympathique avec de l'espace on est pas les uns sur les autres.

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Eté 3 bedroom cabin

Liked: L'accueil du personnel

Disliked: Le peu de produits disponible dans l'epicerie

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre avis. Notre épicerie a uniquement des produits de dépannage. Nos 4 supermarchés à moins de 5 km fournissent l'essentiel. Notre snack, par contre, avec uniquement des produits faits maisons, ne craint pas la concurrence aux alentours.

La quiete e la pulizia dei bagni…

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: La quiete e la pulizia dei bagni

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your opinion regarding les cariamas. See you again soon.


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

Pétanque

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

Local produce

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

Rallies welcome

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

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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas

Fontmolines

Châteauroux-les-Alpes

Hautes-Alpes

France

05380

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.60361°N
6.52286°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

This centrally placed site has easy access to heaps of old mountain attractions, such as Embrun Cathedral, 15 minutes' drive away, the 12th-century abbey at Boscodon (20 minutes) and the silver mines of Fournel, half an hour away. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Fortifications of Vauban is within 50 minutes' drive. Kayakers will find this a cracking spot to wield the paddle in, as it's close to the Rabioux Wave, one of the most famed freewater kayaking destinations in Europe. If this isn't your thing, you can set out from the Rabioux leisure centre for via ferrata climbs, canyoning and mountain biking: whichever you pick, pack a steady nerve and an adventurous spirit. One of the biggest artificial lakes in Europe, Lac de Serre-Ponçon, is 20 minutes away for more peaceful times: swim or fish here, hire a boat or kayak for a gentler watery time than that of Rabioux, or pedal/hike the handsome paths around the lake. To expend even less effort, donkey rides are available about 10 minutes' drive from here.
  • Does Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas? This centrally placed site has easy access to heaps of old mountain attractions, such as Embrun Cathedral, 15 minutes' drive away, the 12th-century abbey at Boscodon (20 minutes) and the silver mines … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Hôtel de Plein Air les Cariamas? From £10.25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.