Leisure side

The Lèbe observatory

(16 km from the campsite)

Situated at the pass of La lèbe, you will have the opportunity thanks to the planetarium to discover the milky way, the stars will not have any more secrets for you.

Many animations such as :

• observation of the sun with an astronomical telescope equipped with a professional filter
• the path of the stars: a playful stroll dotted with riddles
• the discovery of the celestial vault .

For more information: www.observatoiredelalebe.fr
The address : le chemin des étoiles – le puy des Barres – 01260 Valromey sur Séran
Tel : 04-79-87-67-31

the site is open during school holidays.

The Génissiat dam

(39 km from the campsite)

It is the second largest hydroelectric dam on the Rhône in France.

At the time of its inauguration, it was the largest in Europe and contributed to France’s post-war recovery.
Over the years, it has become an essential industrial work. During the guided tours, we will focus on its role in history. Today managed by the CNR, it has become an emblematic central dam.

During 2 hours, you will be taken into the engine room, close to the turbines, transformers, a guaranteed immersion!

For more information: www.lescircuitsdelenergie.fr/fr/sites/genissiat/

The site only offers guided tours by reservation.
Dogs are not allowed on the site.

The Gorges du Fier

(44 km from the campsite)

It is a remarkable curiosity, spectacular and narrow. 25 meters high, you will go along the river Fier on a footbridge fixed to the rocks.

For more information: https: //www.gorgesdufier.com/
The address : 74330 Lovagny
Tel: +33 (0)4-50- 46- 23 – 07

The site is open from 13th April to 13th Oktober 2024.
Dogs are tolerated if they are kept on a leash.

The Sierroz Gorges

(34 km from the campsite)

These gorges are located in Grésy sur Aix, nearAix les Bains.

Since July 2021, this site has been reopened and has undergone numerous developments by the Communauté d’Agglomération du Lac du Bourget.

As soon as you arrive, you will be able to see the remains of the gorge’s dam and the pier that allowed navigation in this canyon.

The waterfall of Grésy has been fitted out and will allow you to enjoy the view.

For more information: https: //www.aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com/
The address : 165/167 route des Bauges – 73100 Grésy sur Aix
Tel : +33(0)4-79-88-68-00

The site is open all year round.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Walibi Park

(49 km from the campsite)

A family amusement park near the campsite

Located in Les Avenières in the Isère region, 30 km from the campsite, this family park will allow you to spend a day full of joy and madness with a lot of novelties this year.

A leisure park where you will find 25 attractions for young and old, each one will be able to find animations according to its age and its temperament.

Shows are scheduled throughout the day, so don’t forget to ask for the program at the entrance so you don’t forget anything.

Shops, restaurants, and numerous snack bars are waiting to provide you with all the comfort you need during your day.

An aqualibi area inside the park is available during the high season (mid-June to the end of August). Numerous slides, pools, paddling pool, are waiting for the families to spend unforgettable moments. So don’t forget your swimsuit!!…swimming shorts are forbidden.

Parking is free and you can book your tickets here. This will avoid waiting at the reception and you can enjoy the park more.

For more information: https://www.walibi.fr/fr/attractions

Canyoning

The canyon du Groin is one of the most beautiful in France. For all canyoning enthusiasts, this is a must. It has become more and more practiced over the last ten years and has gained international notoriety. It is exceptional because of its depth, its complexity with its many jumps and obstacles that follow one another
The river Groin is an atypical river, the erosion has dug many potholes and has formed a very deep labyrinth course.
This river is a resurgence and the flow of water can vary suddenly, that is why it is very important to check the weather and to check the flow of water upstream at the level of the water reservoir.
To start, a jump to enter the Groin canyon and then the crossing of 2 short and safe siphons.
The first part is very steep and therefore there is very little light, especially when the weather is overcast.
The second part is much less steep. Many jumps and swims follow each other during the course. The diversity of obstacles and the steepness of the canyon make it intense and sporty. A last jump of 12m finishes the course for the most courageous.
It is quite physical, and requires a certain endurance, it is very aquatic, you will be provided with a wetsuit (you must be able to swim).
Other canyons like Chaley or Tréfond-Pernaz are possible and more accessible for young children.

For more information: https: //www.lezard-des-bois.fr/
Tel: +33(0)6-80-45-93-00

The site is accessible all year round depending on rainfall.
Dogs are not allowed in this activity.

La Rotonde Ferroviaire in Chambéry

(49 km from the campsite)

Chambéry’s exceptional railway location led to the construction of the roundhouse, to facilitate shunting and maintenance of the locomotives.
It is one of the last great achievements of a long-span articulated steel structure in France, this technique having then disappeared with the advent of reinforced concrete. It is composed of two parts: a ring 27m wide and a dome 55m in diameter. The building is 34m high, 110m in diameter and weighs 900 tons.
While the railway installations were targeted by the Allies, the roundhouse was miraculously spared by the 1944 bombing. When its destruction was envisaged in 1980, a few passionate railwaymen managed to convince the SNCF management to preserve this precious industrial testimony from the beginning of the century. It was classified as a historical monument in 1984.
Gradually maintained and restored by the SNCF, it is still used for the maintenance of about fifty locomotives. A dedicated area presents several historic electric locomotives, including the famous 2CC2 3402, which was the most powerful machine in the world in 1929.

For more information: https: //www.chambery-tourisme.com/noesit/!/fiche/rotonde-ferroviaire-81795/
The address :731 chemin de la rotonde – 73000 Chambéry
Tel: +33(0)4-79-85-71-39

The site is open but it’s necessary to reserve by internet.
Dogs are allowed, but you have to inform us when you make your reservation by internet.

The natural history museum in Chambéry

(49 km from the campsite)

The Museum is now run entirely by volunteers from the Natural History Federation. Within the walls of the museum, thousands of species: animals, insects, molluscs… collected by passionate amateurs.

For more information: https: //www.chambery-tourisme.com/
The address : 208 avenue de Lyon- 73000 Chambéry
Tel: +33(0)4-79-62-18-68

The site is open from 01/01 to 31/12, every Wednesday from 14h to 18h.
Exceptional closures on January 1, May 1, May 8, July 14, August 15, November 1, November 11 and December 25.
For groups only, open by appointment every day from 8:30 am to 6 pm.
Dogs are not allowed.

The Park of Merlet

(140 km from the campsite)

Facing the Mont Blanc, at 1500 meters, located in Houches, it is a nature reserve on a surface of 21 hectares of pastures, rocks and spruce forests, a fabulous park where many animal species are in total freedom and rub shoulders with the visitors.
8 species evolve in harmony: the marmot, the chamois, the ibex, the llama, the mouflon, the fallow deer, the sika deer, and the farmyard animals.
The green circuit lasts 1 hour, and the blue circuit lasts about 2 hours, allowing you to discover the entire park. Many animations are programmed in July and August, and you will be subjugated by the beauty of the place. For the amateurs of photographs you will not be disappointed.

For more information: http: //www.parcdemerlet.com/
The address : 2495 chemin de Merlet – 74310 Les Houches
Tel: +33(0)7-67-22-82-69

The site is open from 1th May to 30th September 2024.
Dogs are not allowed on the entire site.