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The village of Le Grand-Bornand lies in a fairytale setting in the French Alps, at an altitude of no less than 1,000 metres. Just south of this mountain village you will find Camping l'Escale. This campsite is located on spacious grounds at the foot of the famous Col de la Colombière, a renowned mountain pass in the Tour de France.

Views of high mountain peaks

At the beautiful campsite entrance, in the same building, are the restaurant, the swimming pool complex and the children's playroom. Behind the campsite you can see a hill with charming wooden mountain houses. The spacious site is divided into three fields with large pitches on a hard grass or gravel surface. The sanitary facilities are extremely clean and tidy.

Swimming indoors or outdoors?

Whatever the weather, great swimming is always possible at Camping l'Escale. The indoor pool is well heated and connects to the outdoor pool, which is located on a sunny terrace above the reception. The sun loungers around it invite you to enjoy a book, the view or just the peace and quiet.

Eating in a lovely atmosphere

Anyone entering the rustic restaurant 'La Ferme du Pépé' will feel instantly welcome. Campers can indulge in delicious specialties here. The village of Les Clusaz further down the road also offers good food. Or you could make your own summer meal at the campsite's barbecue and picnic area. Fresh bread rolls are available at the reception for breakfast. And don't forget to taste the local cheeses.

€21 per night during lowseason
Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

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Inspected annually

This inspector visits Camping l'Escale every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

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Reviews (1836)

Average rating: 7.5

Toilet facilities: 7.4
Staff: 8.8
Price - quality comparison: 8.0
Child friendliness: 7.0
Sports facilities: 6.1
Swimming pool: 5.9
Food and drink: 7.3
Surroundings: 9.5

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Shane F, on this campsite in September 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Group of friends

Liked - The space and location were perfect
Disliked - The twin room had issues with the sceptic tank
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Polly S, on this campsite in September 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Family with children <4 years

Liked - We loved staying in our two bedroom little house with our two little kids. It felt like a home for a weekend at the beginning of September. The house had everything we needed and even more. Lots of thoughtful details. Very clean! Amazing setting. Friendly staff. The swimming pool was great. La Source park just nearby was great for kids too. And the coffee shop in the village was just perfect.
Disliked - Nothing to improve, but to take in account that it gets really cold at night in September so please use the provided duvets or a warm pyjama :)
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Colin S, on this campsite in August 2024
9.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Great location, facilities and helpful people
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Emma T, on this campsite in August 2024
9.3

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Location is absolutely stunning and perfect for exploring the mountains. Perfect to pop into the town and to the shop. Toilet and shower facilities clean and modern with soap and paper (which I now understand is not a requirement of 3 star camping in france). Great pool.
Disliked - Pool to open slightly earlier would be good.
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ALAN M, on this campsite in August 2024
9.3

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Great location
Disliked - Few pitches spaced out
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Tim G, on this campsite in August 2024
9.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - Such a stunning location. The staff are really friendly and helpful. So many things to do on site and near the site. A real gem of a campsite.
Disliked - Hard to improve
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Sarah B, on this campsite in August 2024
10.0

Travelling party: Family with children, 12 - 18 years

Liked - Always a fab stay, great site, well looked after, fabulous location!
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Karin F, on this campsite in July 2024
8.7

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

Liked - The location, the pool, the surroundings, modern village with everything you need to activate yourself and kids. Friendly hostesses.
Disliked - The toilets and shower possibilities could be improved as they are shared. I missed a dust bin in each toilet (especially as a woman). The showers were super cold sometime, probably when a lot of people showered. The dish space closed before 21 which is too early. More water stations would be preferable. Also, we had long way to electricity possibilities, so more electricity stations would be good. The cord of 20m was just enough.
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Andrew B, on this campsite in July 2024
8.3

Travelling party: Young couple

Liked - Nice pitches
Disliked - More toilets.
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Kelvin G, on this campsite in July 2024
7.7

Travelling party: Seniors

Liked - The locality and close to village
Disliked - Gender toilets not mixed.
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General information

Guide price 1: €38.40
Guide price 2: €54.20
Guide price winter 1: €39.20
Guide price winter 2: €54.60
Period of opening: 01-01-2024 till 01-04-2024
08-05-2024 till 22-09-2024
14-12-2024 till 31-12-2024
Area: 3.2 ha
Altitude: 900m
Number of touring pitches: 142 (80 - 100m²)
Number of permanent pitches: 2
Number of accommodation units for hire: 46
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes
Campsite also suitable for winter sports: 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:240 m2
- period:01-07/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:80 m2
- period:08-05/15-09
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Mobile homes
- total:25

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
WiFi zone

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
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

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:2 ampère | 10 ampère
Euro-plug required
Connection to electricity mains possible

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Twin-axle vehicles permitted
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity | charcoal

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Heated toilet facilities
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Family toilet facilities
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold 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
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass
Terraced site
Hard ground

Washing, washing-up, cooking

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

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
Fresh bread available at the camp site
- period:10-02/10-03 | 06-07/31-08
Restaurant (with ample choice)
- period:14-12/31-12 | 08-05/17-09
Self-service restaurant
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
Pizzeria
Takeaway meals
Bar
Communal barbecue area
Ice available
Exchanging of gas cylinders

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:25
Bungalows/chalets
- total:3
Apartments
- total:18

Available to hire at the campsite

Bicycles
Mountainbikes
Electric bikes
Large bottles of propane
Ski hire

Swimming

Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:80 m2
- period:08-05/15-09
Swimming pool without hoist, but with a gently sloping bottom and plastic wheelchair
Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:240 m2
- period:01-07/31-08
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:60 m2
- Heated:Yes

Water sports and recreation

Fishing

For children

Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:60 m2
- Heated:Yes
Games room
Indoor playground
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Video games
Crazy golf
Cinema/theatre
No entertainment programme

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Crazy golf
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:4 km
- total:10
Archery
Drying area
Ski storage
Ski hire
Ski repair/adjustment
Total length of runs
- distance:60 km
Practice lift at ... km
- distance:0.5 km
Larger ski area at
- distance:6 km
Connections with other ski areas
Ski repair/adjustment
Shuttle from campsite to ski slopes
Winter sports articles available
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:average | easy | difficult

Recreation (adults)

Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:difficult
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:easy
Games room
Pool or billiards
Television
Video games
GPS walks
Folk tradition and events

Situation of campsite

Situated on river/stream (max. 0.1 km)
Panorama
Public transport near the camp site (max. 0.5 km)
- distance:0.05 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:0.2 km
Shopping/nightlife centre at
- distance:0.2 km
Ski bus stops at the camp site
Cross-country ski run at
- distance:0.1 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 2 ampère | 10 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
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
Swimming pool without hoist, but with a gently sloping bottom and plastic wheelchair
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Separate area for young people
Temporary pitches outside the campsite with electricity
- total:3

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Fri 22 / 11	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11	Wed 27 / 11	Thu 28 / 11
Max.	-0.7°	5.9°	12.4°	13.4°	9.2°	9.9°	10.2°
Min.	-3.2°	-3.8°	2.6°	5.2°	4°	3°	3.5°
Precipitation	85%	5%	5%	100%	90%	55%	60%
Wind direction	W	ZO	ZO	S	E	SW	E
Wind speed	2	2	2	2	1	2	2

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	82%	73	2
Feb	77%	74	3
Mar	72%	74	4
Apr	69%	61	5
May	70%	72	6
Jun	67%	84	7
Jul	64%	65	8
Aug	67%	78	7
Sep	73%	80	6
Oct	79%	73	4
Nov	79%	88	2
Dec	81%	82	1

Average temperature

Location

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Camping l'Escale
33 chemin du Plein Air
74450 / Le Grand-Bornand
France
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45°56'25"N 6°25'41"E
A41 exit Annecy-Nord, then direction Thônes. In Thônes head for St. Jean-de-Sixt. Go towards Le Grand-Bornand at the roundabout. Turn right before the centre towards 'Vallée du Bouchet'. Campsite 1 km on the right.