Camping Saint James Les Pins

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Natural pool (added by manager 23 Jan 2020)

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View of the pitches (added by manager 11 aug 2016)

Pitches in beautiful natural settings (added by manager 11 aug 2016)

In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

The team at peaceful Camping Saint James Les Pins in the Hautes-Alpes area reckon their scenic and well-placed site is a top option for those who want a relaxing break in a serene French setting – and with stacks to do both on site and nearby. Set in a Guillestre pine forest, Saint James Les Pins is between the valley of Queyras and the Massif des Écrins, the mountain range at the centre of the nearby and wildlife-filled Écrins National Park. A sandy beach for sunbathing is at the lushly green Eygliers Lake three kilometres away, and fishing, canoeing, sailing and water-skiing at Serre-Ponçon Lake, one of the biggest artificial lakes in Europe and within 18 kilometres. This is also a top place if you want to sample trad French cuisine without going off site: try local specialities like tourte d’Aiguilles and Montbardon cheese at the Saint James restaurant, all accompanied (mais oui) with lashings of Châteauroux wine. Saint James has comfy and modern facilities, including modern toilet blocks with showers, a launderette and a washing-up corner. There's also a TV room, a library and a pétanque court.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

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.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 26/08.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

German

Pitch types & availability

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Static caravan (added by manager 31 Jan 2018)

2 bedroom static caravan

4 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Dimensions: 7.0m width x 4.0m length (23.0ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

4 people maximum

No dogs allowed

Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedrooms

Please bring your own towels.

Dimensions

7.0m width x 4.0m length (23.0ft width x 13.1ft length) Calculated area: 28.0m² (301.4ft²)

Year of manufacture: 2011

4 rooms

Bedroom 1 x Double bed

Bedroom 1 x Twin beds

Toilet 1 x Toilet

Bathroom 1 x Shower

Features

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Duvets and pillows 4 included, 4 max.

Fridge 1 included, 1 max.

Beds made up

Car parking by pitch/unit

Coffee maker

Cooker

Cooking equipment

Dining table and chairs

Double glazing

Ensuite WC

Gas and electricity included

Gas/electric fire in lounge

Heating

Kitchen corner or kitchenette

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Bed linen hire (3 max)		€15 (€15) per stay
End-of-stay cleaning service (1 max)		€50 (€50) per stay
TV hire (1 max)		€10 (€10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding and grass

Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Trailer tent or Tent or Campervan or Motorhome or Touring caravan allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9.0m width x 10.0m depth (29.5ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 90.0m² (968.8ft²)

Ground type

Hardstanding and grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Trailer tent, Tent, Campervan, Motorhome, Touring caravan

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost
Electric: 6 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 2 included, 2 max.
Car 2 included, 2 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit
European plug
Wifi at the unit/pitch

Extras

10-amp electric hook-up (1 max) price varies
6-amp electric hook-up (1 max) price varies
Dog (2 max)

€1 (€1) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

No availability on our site

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Piazzola adeguata e spaziosa, location strategica se si ha una macchina, piscina…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Piazzola adeguata e spaziosa, location strategica se si ha una macchina, piscina naturale del camping carina

Disliked: Per un camping di questa grandezza, poche attività da fare (giusto una piccola area ricreazione) e poca possibilità di conoscere persone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Très bon camping dans les montagnes !

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Petit point d’eau Le restaurant L’emplacement

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, live in the woods.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Nicola W. Aug 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful location, peaceful, very clean modern toilets and showers.

Disliked: Small pitches, not easy to get touring caravan on. Restaurant not open on a Wednesday and unfortunately that is the night we stayed.

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L emplacements ombragé,la proximité avec la rivière,…

Overall	6/10
Location	6
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Aude F. Aug 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: L emplacements ombragé,la proximité avec la rivière,

Disliked: Le gérant un peu froid je trouve au niveau de l accueil.

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Wir empfehlen den Platz, toller Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen.

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub auf dem Campingplatz Saint James Les Pins. Den Kindern hat sowohl der Spielplatz, als auch der Badeteich sehr gut gefallen. Die Betreiber dort, sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, auch wenn man der französischen Sprache nicht so mächtig ist. Wir würden wieder dort hinfahren.

Disliked: Es war schade, dass einiges doch sehr in die Jahre gekommen ist. Teilweise keine Toilettensitze auf den WCs oder sie verrutschen. Das scheint aber in Frankreich recht üblich zu sein. Die Wege zum Teich könnten etwas besser gepflegt werden, so dass man das Gestrüpp etwas zurückschneidet. Es ist sehr natürlich dort.

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Lovely, relaxed pitches amongst the trees.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Rachel c. Aug 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Everything! Relaxed. Helpful staff in tge restaurant & at reception. The views surrounding the site are beautiful. Lots of placed to walk. You could order fresh bread daily for collection the next morning. The natural swimming pool area is beautiful. A 2km walk along a marked path into Risoul is a nice break from relaxing under the trees at your motorhome. Showers are free & perfectly sufficient. We stayed 3 nights instead of 1. Loads of dantastic places to drive out to.

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You have to be fit!

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Superb location if you love walking, mountain biking, road riding, or motorcycling. Great little restaurant for the evening. Ten minutes walk to town. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good camp site by small river - range of facilities, shady pitches

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jun 2023

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: River nearby, quiet, friendly, good facilities and shady level pitches with lots of choice.

Disliked: Better notices about which facilities are open

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Camping sous les pins , au calme . Aire de jeux pour…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Johnny R. Aug 2022

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Camping sous les pins , au calme . Aire de jeux pour les enfants et très belle piscine naturelle ! Accueil chaleureux, sanitaire propre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, thank you!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Anonymous Aug 2022

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked: Amazing campsite, lovely vibes and facilities. The pitch was shady and cool in the mornings and the camp staff were really friendly. Great base to stay with lots of exciting things to do in the local area. Would highly recommend :)

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Features

Dogs allowed

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

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Peaceful

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

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

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Seasonal pitches

Location

Camping Saint James Les Pins

Route des Campings

Guillestre

Hautes-Alpes

France

05600

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

44.65678°N
6.63274°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

Hiking, canoeing, rock climbing and mountaineering among spectacular landscapes are all easily accessible nearby in the popular French Alps setting of the Écrins National Park, the mountainous region where over 800,000 activity- and scenery-seekers flock each year. Another popular nearby option is Serre-Ponçon Lake, a vast expanse of 3,000 hectares scenically set among the mountains and with activities on water and land including fishing, swimming, sailing, hiking, horse riding, climbing and mountain biking. The village of Savines-le-Lac, about halfway round the lake on the southern side, is the place to go for boat tours, windsurfing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Also famed in the region around Saint James Les Pins are the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mont-Dauphin Fort, built by the French military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban – you'll want to bring a camera to snap the spectacular views from here – and the village of L'Argentière-la-Bessée on the edge of the Écrins National Park, to take an underground trip around its old silver mines at the Fournel Silver Mines and Mining Museum.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 26/08.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 30/08.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. between 01/01 and 31/12.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Does Camping Saint James Les Pins have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping Saint James Les Pins dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Saint James Les Pins? Hiking, canoeing, rock climbing and mountaineering among spectacular landscapes are all easily accessible nearby in the popular French Alps setting of the Écrins National Park, the mountainous region where over 800,000 activity- … Read more