Camping
Please find below some details of our exciting new French Alps Location. More to follow as we work on the website.
We have moved some 15 km (down river) from our old site to an even more fantastic site in the Valley of the river Biasse. It has all the great attributes of our old site and far more. It is a site purpose built for kayakers, climbers, mountain bikers and walkers. We have secured a very large area with options on more space if we need it. If clients feel they need other accommodation then there are Hotels and Gites in the Valley.
- The site is in a beautiful scenic alpine valley with a riverside location.
- Improved central location to reach all the great rivers in the area.
- 10 mins by road to the l'argentiere slalom course and shops.
- Very quiet, shady (very warm in the day) and very secure.
- Relaxed atmosphere - lots of space - great for families.
- Lake on site for kayak training - larg warm swimming lake 10mins away.
- WiFi connection and good mobile phone reception.
- Great walking, biking, plus some fantastic Via Ferratas and climbing.
- Campsite shop - also excellent shower and washing facilities.
- Hotel, restaurants and bar within walking distance.
- The area has a plentiful number of good restaurants.
- Early morning boulangerie van
- Set just off the main Durance Valley - 10 mins to main valley road.
- Autoroute at Grenoble 2 hrs away.
- Turin City and airport 2-15 hrs - Nice 4-5 hrs - Marseille 3.30 hrs.
- Main Paris SNCF (train) 10 minutes away.
- Doctor's clinic in l'Argentiere la Bessee - Hospital 20km in Briancon.
- Local management.
2010 prices.
Camping
£6.70 per adult per night
£1.70 children under 12 yrs. per child per night.
3.00 Euros electricity per vehicle per night.
Needs to be booked in advance (pay this on site).
With your booking we ask for a non refundable deposit of 30%
Final payment 60 days before booked date.
Group reductions on application.
Camping fees do not include 00.30 cents (Euro) per person per day local tourist tax
(pay this on site)
Same price during June/July/August.
Check out lots of images at
http://www.camping-freissinieres.fr/Gallery/2009/index.html
Map
http://www.camping-freissinieres.fr/Camping_FR/situation_fr.html
Image credits
© 2009 Camping des Allouviers ñ Photos by Georges REIF : http://www.photons.fr ñ
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Chalets & Apartments
Chalets
We offer luxury chalet accommodation on our campsite for paddlers booked on our week long paddling courses. Prices are based on a minimum of 2 then up to 4 persons sharing per chalet. Reductions are available (as per our information sheet) on bookings of 3 and 4 persons booking as a group. They are located amongst the fir trees around our campsite. Look at our camping slide show for images of our Alpine location. All Chalets are fitted out with full catering equipment, beds, tables and chairs. However please supply your own linen or sleeping bags etc.
Self Catering Apartments at the Glacier Blanc
Overlooked by the Ecrin Massif, the studio apartments we use are set in the quiet Alpine village of Pelvoux. The Ecrin Massif reaches to well over 4000 meters and the area boasts some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in all of Europe. The Glacier Blanc Residence (established in 1896) is owned and run by a local family. All the apartments have balconies, kitchenettes and en suite bathrooms. In each studio there is a direct telephone line and television. Outside there is a shady private garden and private off-road parking. A games room is also available for children with TV, DVD & video games. Dogs are permitted. The Residence has its own bar and a superb restaurant that is a firm favourite with local people, a sure sign of a restaurant’s quality. In the village there are a number of useful facilities such as a small supermarket, swimming pool and tennis courts etc. The only supplementary payments are for linen, towels, washing machine, baby cot etc. There is the usual security deposit to pay, returnable just before your departure. Please look at the terms and conditions for further details.
For prices and booking contact the Glacier Blanc direct (ask for Erwan) mentioning Canoe Control.
Tél. 04.92.23.31.58 - Fax. 04.92.23.19.68
Check their current prices at www.leglacierblanc.com
Gîte
Dates available all season -May-June-July-August
The Gite "Les Carlines" is situated at an altitude of 1100m and is south facing looking down the valley of the Gyronde river. From the warm sunny terrace, you can also enjoy 360 degree views of the the old village of Les Vigneaux and the surrounding mountains,
During your stay you will not only have great river days, but you will also enjoy the tastes and pleasures of traditional family cooking. After your meal relax with wine on a fantastic terrace.
The nearby village of Les Vigneaux is at the gates of the beautiful Ecrins national park,
Six river days
£865.00 per person
Full-catering Gite accommodation (continental breakfast, river lunch, evening meal).
Includes six river days, seven nights gite accommodation six of which have a evening meal. Alcohol and soft drinks are not included.
The last nights meal is taken in a restaurant (this meal is not included).
For your comfort, bedding is included in the price.
Cost includes use of our two people carries with drivers, full coaching/guiding etc.
www.gitelescarlines.com
Extras
Airport transfer from Turin available
£80.00 per person
Boat and equipment hire
£10.00 per boat per day
£15.00 per boat and equipment per day
BCU fees
We offer a great insurance package just click on the insurance icon for details
Reductions are on offer for groups please refer to the information sheet
The gite is open all year round and can accommodate up to 23 people in 8 rooms of 2 to 7 guests. 5 of our rooms have private showers and toilets.
Safe storage is provided for your equipment.
There is ample safe parking.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Some of the other activities that can be sampled in the area include via ferrata climbing, fly-fishing, mountaineering, mountain biking, canyoning, telepheriqies (cable car), horse riding, walking, swimming and sailing.
There is shopping and services at l'Agenterie la Bessee, 10 minutes away.
There is a Boulangerie, Pizza van and Bar/Tabac in les Vigneaux 5 mins away.
Doctor clinic in l'Agenterie la Bessee.
Main Hospital 15 k away in Briancon.
The area has a plentiful number of Bars and good Restaurants.
Main Paris SNCF (train) 10 minutes away.
Auto Route at Grenoble 2 hrs away.
Turin City and airport 2 Hrs away.
Nice 4-5 hrs away.
Marseille 3-4 hrs away.
Images
Use your mouse to move the circular panel at the top right of the slide show in order to control the display.