Camping des Lacs

The beach by the lake of Saint Jean de Chevelu (added by manager 02 Dec 2015)

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  • A quiet campsite in Savoie ten minutes away from the Bourget lake
  • At the foot of the Dent du Chat mountains
  • Many outdoor activities awaits you
Camping des Lacs is located by the Saint Jean de Chevelu lakes and at the foot of the Dent du Chat. Located on more than 2 hectares of greenery, nature is at the heart of the site. Camping des Lacs has a peaceful environment with easy access to must-see tourist sites (Lake Bourget, Aix-les Bains, Chambéry, Lake Aiguebelette ...). The Méline river borders the campsite and is ideal for fishing. On site there is a toilet block with hot showers and toilet equipped for people with reduced mobility. There also is a nursery area with a bath and changing table. For relaxation a library and games room are available. Some evening entertainment is provided. You can order bread and pastries and there is also a snack bar with take-away food including ice cream sales, pizza, fries and drinks. A launderette is available (charges apply).

Site type

Tent pitches 80
Touring caravan pitches 80
Motorhome pitches 80
Caravans for hire 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 6

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

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

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

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Camping des Lacs

Base de Loisirs

Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu

Savoie

France

73170

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CET (GMT+01:00)

GPS

45.69429°N
5.82437°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

Camping des Lacs is located in a land of lakes, rivers and small mountains. Many outdoor activities awaits you. Watersports fans or swimming enthusiasts will find lakes within easy reach: Lake Saint-Jean de Chevelu (opposite the campsite), Lake Bourget (15 minutes), Lake Aiguebelette (30 minutes), and Lake Annecy (50 minutes). Do you prefer hiking or cycling? You will find a wide range of itineraries to explore on foot or by bike such as Via Rhôna or the cycle path linking Aix les Bains to Chambery; a mountain bike circuit (500 kilometres of routes combined in total) starts near the site. For more adventurous people, the campsite is not far from major Alpine passes. You can punctuate these activities by exploring the surrounding towns such as Chanaz (20 minutes), the Spa town of Aix les Bains (25 minutes), Chambery (25 minutes) where you can stroll along the pedestrian streets at the foot of the Château des Ducs de Savoie, and Annecy (50 minutes) with its lake and old town. Over 1-hour drive away, find Chamonix, located at the foot of Mont Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi and the Mer de Glace, and Geneva. Do not forget to taste the many local products: wines from the vineyards around (Roussette, Chardonnay, Mondeuse, Gamay ...) and cheeses from Savoy. You can find them at local markets or from local producers.

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  • Does Camping des Lacs have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping des Lacs dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping des Lacs? Camping des Lacs is located in a land of lakes, rivers and small mountains. Many outdoor activities awaits you. Watersports fans or swimming enthusiasts will find lakes within easy reach: Lake Saint-Jean … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping des Lacs?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is unmanned after 7pm. Please call the site using the contact details provided in the booking confirmation email if you are arriving after this time. The team will then provide you with the relevant information about your unit.

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