A One-star campsite. This is Le Courounba´s sister campsite. Standing at the gateway to the Parc National des Ecrins and just over the border from Italy, the campsite, protected by the Mont Brison, the highest limestone rockface in France, and bordered by the Gyronde river and its exciting range of white water sports, the peaceful and spacious pitches of this campsite are dotted throughout a 5 hectare forest.
Ideal for nature lovers, who dream of breathing in the pure mountain air of the wide open spaces, the campsite´s visitors will be spoilt for choice as they survey in amazement the unforgettable views over the majestic mountain chains that surround them such as the Mont Pelvoux that peaks at 3943 metres, topped by its eternal snows.

The campsite is a paradise for all kinds of sports groups looking for a slice of the action, whether white water sports, mountain climbing, paragliding, horse riding, fishing, rock climbing, viaferrata, archery or a thrilling Alpine slide experience, not to mention the over 700 hiking or mountain biking trails. The natural environment is bursting with a wealth of wild plants and animal such as marmots, chamois, birds of prey or rare and protected plants such as the blue thistle.

What makes this site appealing

A 5 hectare site, on the banks of the Gyronde, offering vast, peaceful and shady pitches with an unbeatable view over the natural and unspoilt surroundings. A big bowl of fresh air for a friendly and family atmosphere.

Infrastructures

1 km from Le Courounba campsite.

Entertainment

1 km from Le Courounba campsite.

On-site services

1 km from Le Courounba campsite.

Nearby

Mountain climbing and rock climbing, paragliding at Les Vigneaux and Puy St Vincent, white water sports on the Gyronde: rafting, hydrospeed,
canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, via-ferrata, hiking and mountain biking, cycling, treetop adventure trail, fishing, horse riding, Alpine slide, shuttles to the local heritage sites.

Surrounding area

The Parc National des Ecrins and its glaciers. Dormillouse, L´Argentière silver mine and troglodyte caves, sundial circuit, Briancon fortress, the fortress of Vauban and his village in Guillestre, the Izoard, Lautaret and Galibier mountain passes famous from the Tour de France cyclerace, Italy.