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Le Fontarache is a campsite in Les Thuiles, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.The campsite has which are marked out, pitches with shade, pitches without shade and pitches with some shade. Le Fontarache is located close to a pebble beach. It is possible to rent mobile homes and bungalows/chalets. The campsite has a playground and a sports ground.

The following rules apply to pets at (Le Fontarache):
- Dog(s) permitted in low season (if on a lead)
- Dog(s) permitted in high season (if on a lead)

For sportive holidaymakers the camp site offers various cycle routes. There is an entertainment programme. The camp site has an outdoor swimming pool and a toddlers' pool. At Le Fontarache you can go wild water sailing/kayaking/rafting.

You don't always have to cook, as the camp site has a snack bar and pizzeria. The camp site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as you can access the internet with your own laptop in 80%-100% of the camp site.

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Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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"Beautiful campsite located on a river near Barcelonette. Suitable base for (organised) walking and cycling tours and making car trips over the various mountain passes."

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Reviews (214)

Average rating: 8.8

Toilet facilities: 9.0
Staff: 9.4
Price - quality comparison: 9.1
Child friendliness: 8.0
Entertainment: 8.3
Sports facilities: 8.0
Swimming pool: 9.1
Food and drink: 9.0
Surroundings: 9.6

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Graham Y, on this campsite in June 2023
10.0

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Campsite and area were good
Disliked - Nothing to dislike
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Trine O, on this campsite in July 2022
10.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Calm and nice atmosphere.
Disliked - There should be soap available at the santiaires.
Source: Ctoutvert

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €31.00
Guide price 2: €45.00
Period of opening: 01-06-2025 till 09-09-2025
Area: 6 ha
Altitude: 1,100m
Number of touring pitches: 150 (110 - 150m²)
Number of accommodation units for hire: 25
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:125 m2
- Heated:Yes
Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
Mobile homes
- total:23

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:5G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | English
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:6 ampère | 10 ampère

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Twin-axle vehicles permitted
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Individual washcabins: hot water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Baby room
Tap without push control

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass
Hard ground

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:01-07/07-09
Pizzeria
- period:25-06/07-09
Takeaway meals
- period:25-06/07-09
Bar
Freezing for cooling elements
Ice available

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:23
Bungalows/chalets
- total:2

Available to hire at the campsite

Locked refrigerator
Freezing blocs

Swimming

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:125 m2
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:30 m2
- Heated:Yes

Beach

Pebble/shingle beach

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
White water kayaking/rafting
Kayaking course

For children

Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:30 m2
- Heated:Yes
Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:French | English
- period:01-07/25-08
Games room
Dance nights
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Bouncy castle
Video games

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:6 km
- total:9
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:average | easy | difficult

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages:French | English
- period:05-07/25-08
Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average | difficult
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average
Games room
Television
Video games

Situation of campsite

Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.1 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:1 km
Located right next to the river/stream

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 6 ampère | 10 ampère)
Special pitches for motorhomes
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:5000 kg
Water supply and drainage

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Tap without push control
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Campsite info app

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	70%	83	5
Feb	66%	76	5
Mar	69%	71	7
Apr	71%	62	8
May	73%	49	9
Jun	71%	37	10
Jul	69%	16	11
Aug	71%	31	10
Sep	69%	54	8
Oct	74%	108	7
Nov	69%	104	5
Dec	63%	78	5

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Le Fontarache
2 rue de Moulin
04400 / Les Thuiles
France
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44°23'34"N 6°34'31"E
D900 Gap-Barcelonnette. Signposted at Les Thuiles.