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Subject Topic: French Alps-Looking for the impossible? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personpazmaz
31/8/2016 at 8:14pm
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Hi all
I am beginning to think I am looking for the impossible site. We ideally want a site that isn't all singing all dancing, just the basics e.g. electricity/showers/toilets with views of the mountains and the chance to have a spacious pitch that isn't within half a meter of another unit. So, am I looking for the impossible in this area?
Done so much searching I'm going bog-eyed!
Thanks
Maz


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PersonVal A
31/8/2016 at 8:37pm
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Where have you searched? Camping a la Ferme or Aire Naturelles are probably where you should be looking - the website Bienvenue a la Ferme shows a few sites in the Haute Alpes, and others in Alpes de Haute Provence

The Gites de France website shows another thirteen smaller sites in the Haute Alpes and others in Haute Provence.


Personpazmaz
31/8/2016 at 9:28pm
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Hi Val
Thanks for that - I have trawled through Bienvenue already. I think we were spoilt in Switzerland and I'm having trouble as I'm comparing everything to the site we stayed at there. Sadly it's too expensive for us to return there, so I am looking for the french alternative!
Maz


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31/8/2016 at 9:31pm
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Great view of the glacier from this site that looks to tick your boxes.

Camping de la Meije


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PersonNellie72
31/8/2016 at 9:39pm
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camping l'horizon in Talloires would fit your bill perfectly

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Doing whatever the rice krispies tell me to.


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Personpazmaz
31/8/2016 at 9:47pm
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If it's the one I saw I think that has over 100 pitches and we are looking for something less commercialised, but thank you - all suggestions gratefully received!
Maz


PersonBerriow
01/9/2016 at 7:26am
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Maz, the middle photo of my three gallery images is Camping l'Ecureuil at Sallanches


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Personpeterrabbit1007
01/9/2016 at 10:41am
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We stayed here last year, good sized pitches and very peaceful.


PersonNellie72
02/9/2016 at 8:36pm
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whilst there are 100 pitches at Talloires, they are in four/five very distinct and different areas. so it certainly doesn't seem like a big site


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PersonBaguette95
02/9/2016 at 8:45pm
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We used to use Le Versoyen in Bourg-St-Maurice, up to 5 years ago. It was a pretty site, next to a river & large park with walks through it. It is also near to the funicular up the mountain & the supermarket.
We used to hire a static in February for our skiing holiday, (before my non-skiing related accident!) I remember a friendly site with helpful staff, a launderette, stunning location & a short stroll into the very pretty town.
Even in February, there were lots of campervans and caravans.


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PersonJennydddd
04/9/2016 at 8:26pm
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We stayed at Eden de la Vanoise near Bourg this year. Our pitch was huge and had lovely views. The only negatives were some noise from the road / train line and our pitch didn't have much shade during the day. It's not listed on this site - need to sort that out.


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Personpazmaz
04/9/2016 at 8:51pm
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Thank you all so much for taking the time to reply. Noise is a big problem area for us. Currently looking into Lanchette. Bigger than we would normally go for but they have offered us a pitch in a quieter end of the site. Any thoughts?
Maz


PersonTim and Cary
05/9/2016 at 6:48pm
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Hi Maz

When we went to visit the Chamonix area of the Alps in 2009 we stayed here

http://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/en/offre/fiche/campsite-tohapi-les-iles/208543

It has now changed its name/ownership but on its website it looks similar to when we stayed there. It is about 10 miles from Chamonix but it has good road links.

The fact that it is not in Chamonis means it has has more room. It is set in a large valley and had large pitches divided by hedges. There is a lovely public lake set in grounds just outside the gate. It was not "all-singing" but we found it more than adequate and with friendly, helpful staff.

You can read more about the site and see my photos if you google

French Alps Part 2

I hope this helps.

Tim

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Personbulldogmick
05/9/2016 at 8:06pm
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Hi Maz, camping Mer de Glaze on the outskirts of Chamonix, excellent transport options from the camp and in a beautiful part of the world,

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Personpazmaz
07/9/2016 at 3:27pm
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Ok so we looked at all the wonderful suggestions and we think we have found the campsite - it's Le Bioley. Anyone been?
Maz



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