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Huttopia La Clarée

05100 Val Des Prés, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
1 acre hosted by Huttopia F.
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Alpine camping right beside the beautiful river Clarée with brand new, modern facilities

Hiking, mountain biking, climbing, cycling… few spots can match the mountain sports on offer in the pine-clad Clarée valley. It was here, in the town of Briançon that the Tour De France’s most gruelling stage was battled out in 2017, as cyclists took off into the dramatic alpine scenery, winding up switchback roads to the mighty mountaintop of Col d'Izoard. The views, the villages, it is a place that has it all, including a cracking little campsite.

Set directly on the banks of the river Clarée, six kilometres outside of Briançon itelf, Huttopia La Clarée is a well-established campsite that has only recently been taken over and refurbished by the Huttopia brand. The result is a 22-acre camping expanse, with pitches spread among shrubs and backing into the pine trees of the hills, while facilities, new and modern, include a swimming pool, family-friendly washrooms and a refurbished reception building with Wi-Fi, a shop and a small pizzeria.

The best camping spots are down by the waters edge, where you can pitch your tent overlooking the river. Glampers, meanwhile, can pluck for one of their ready-pitched canvas lodge options, with separate rooms, proper beds and a functional kitchen space.

If you’re not pedalling, paddling or plodding in the great outdoors, then roaming the pretty mountain villages is another way to pass the time. Nevache, Val-des-Près, La Vachette and Les Alberts are all well worth a visit, while Briançon’s medieval fortifications – Vauban – in the very heart of the city, are perhaps the most remarkable sight, built into the rocks of the slope and wonderfully well preserved. It was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 is just a 10-minute drive from the campsite.

Activities
Biking
Hiking
Swimming
Natural features
Forest
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Location
05100 Val Des Prés, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, FranceTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Huttopia F.Joined in December 2016
From the host
On the banks of the river, Huttopia La Clarée campsite offers pure tranquillity in the heart of an unspoilt natural environment. Head to the Hautes-Alpes for a truly successful holiday! On the banks of the river, in the Nevache valley. Let yourself be enveloped by the surrounding nature and the feeling of freedom. Discover the unspoiled valley and the many picturesque little villages of the Hautes-Alpes,a hiker’s paradise full of hidden secrets. An ideal destination for family or friends, Huttopia La Clarée campsite is ideal for hiking, rock climbing, and fishing in a magnificent setting.
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Welcome to the mountains folks. This is a place for alpine living, with hiking and mountain biking top of the to-do list for most campers. Road cycling and rock climbing are also popular – take on the big Tour-De-France-worthy hills to win your 'King of the Mountains' jursey. For fishing enthusiasts, the campsite is located on the banks of the Clarée river. Classified 1st category, the river is abundant in trout, as is the Durance, the Cerveyrette, and the many nearby mountain lakes.

Food and drink

You can order morning bread and croissants at the campsite reception (tea, coffee, orange juice and jam are also available) and there's an onsite pizzeria with a terrace (open during July & Aug). Elsewhere, head up hill to Refuge Adèle Planchard (0033 4 76 79 92 14) in Val-des-Prés for rustic mountain grub.

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