Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

View prices & book 6.4 9 reviews
The large outdoor pool
The large outdoor pool
The outdoor pool
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Relax by the lakeshore
Some pitches are by the lake
Large shaded pitches
Some mixed pitches are by the lake
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The outdoor pool
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  • Spectacularly scenic park with direct access to Lac de l'Oignin
  • Golf course and horse riding centre within a short drive or cycle
  • Hire pedal boats, floats and fishing kit to use on the lake
What a view to wake up to: right by the shores of Lac de l'Oignin among a mixed woodland and surrounded by smashing views of the hills all around, this highly scenic park lies 400 metres above sea level and is within 75 minutes’ drive from Geneva and its expansive lake. As you might expect from a lakeside spot, heaps of watery fun is on the cards at Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey, with not only two fab outdoor pools but direct access to the lake too for various water-based activities: hire a pedal boat to explore the shore, various floats to loll about on, or bits of fishing kit (and a fishing licence) to put your angling skills to the test. Should the order of the hour instead be something on dry land, that’s easily sorted here too: plenty of walking and cycling trails lie around the lake and its calm countryside surrounds, and sportif types can stay amply active with lots of suitable facilities on site: a football pitch, a volleyball court, ping pong tables and a pétanque court will be at your disposal daily. There's heaps here to keep littlies out of trouble too: if they’re not bounding around the playground, they’l likely be spied hanging out with furry critters like goats, donkeys and horses at the petting zoo. Also for the amusement of small people aged between six and 12 years is a kids’ club, and in the evenings, guests of all ages can settle back for family-friendly fun in the form of dances, cabaret and karaoke. Eats, drinks and supplies are at the snack bar and pizzeria with takeaway service, and at the shop with freshly baked bread and pastries, local produce and gas bottles. Barbecues are allowed, so fire one up, braise a few bangers and settle back to see the sun set over the lake from your smashingly scenic pitch. Speaking of which, pitches are also splendidly spacious and all the hedging and mature trees that dot the site’s landscape provides guests with plenty of privacy. Amenities include chemical toilets and a heated toilet and shower block too, and the laundry area's washing machines and tumble dryers can be used for a small fee.

Campground type

Caravan sites 118
RV & Motorhome sites 118
Tent sites 118
Opens 2 May

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The bar is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri, 2 May to

Reviews

6.4

Overall rating based on 9 reviews View breakdown

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Pool was nice. Pitch had some rubbish left on it from previous…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Amy M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Pool was nice. Pitch had some rubbish left on it from previous people. Right on the lake which was lovely. Lots of activities for kids.

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Excelente

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Manuel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: La ubicación y las instalaciones, todo correcto y muy amable

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Personnel très sympa, camping grand et emplacement bien espacer

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: emplacement à l ombre très appréciable
Piscine top
Animation cool

Disliked: Petit bémol, les douches, très peux pour le nombre de personnes, et mal agencé, les vêtements sont trempés

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Busy , noisy

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Declan D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Lovely reception staff , very scenic

Disliked: Very noisy late into the night, staff had to intervene in a dispute between teenagers and an irate adult , smelly toilets and showers

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Cadre très agréable personnel à l’écoute Camping propre

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: la tranquillité

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Nice location, very clean facilities and friendly staff. Restaurant and bar …

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Nice location, very clean facilities and friendly staff. Restaurant and bar reasonably priced.
Swimming Pools - Make sure you have proper tight swimming shorts/trunks as they will not allow baggy shorts - even if they are designed for bathing- the nearest shop to buy “French tight pants” is 20 minutes away.
Flat pitches with electric and water

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Okay if you want to be on a holiday camp

Overall 2/10
Location 6
Value for money 2
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 2
Wifi No rating
Sarah K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Swimming pool area looked nice, never went in as cut our stay short. Beautiful area

Disliked: The pitch was awful, where we were put the site was terraced and there was a cabin with balcony above is, a great spectator sport for our neighbours who spent the entire time watching us!!! The view was the back end of cabin. This isn't really a campsite, this is more of a holiday camp which has some pitches left over possibly from when it was a campsite. I went to use the facilites late in the evening and there was a group of teenagers boys and girls hanging around the doorway and in the doorway of the womens toilets, not very pleasant! These teenagers then took up all the showers the next morning, leaving them in a right mess! This mess hadn't been cleaned up by 11.00AM when we left. I would have complained but it would have meant walking up steep steps to reception and I have a knee injury, they had already made us walk up there twice because the girl on reception couldn't see our deposit and needed a manager to sort it, when we went back the girl off reception told us to come back in 15mins because she was looking after another customer, where the manager was at this point I have no idea.

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Not recommended! Awful organization

Overall 2/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Beautiful nature around

Disliked: Awful!! Never again!
A company of drunk french people were screaming and shouting loudly at the campsite bar till 23:30. We chose this place with a hope to sleep well after a long trip, as it was far away from highways and big cities. I asked campsite manager, a girl, what's happening? She said it's normal, it's a special night... whaaat? Are you a bar or a camping place with exact rules? Terrible service, not recommended

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Quiet location, pitch had plenty of room…

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Jon G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass and earth site

Liked: Quiet location, pitch had plenty of room

Disliked: Site was being refurbished in places, even though still open, no water at taps of pitch, staff not really interested at check in

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

734 Rue du Lac

Matafelon-Granges

L'Ain

France

01580

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.25446°N
5.55805°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

For those nuts about putting, a six-hole golf course course is within seven kilometres; should you instead be of a rather more horsey leaning, an equestrian centre is within the same distance for a trot around the site’s spectacular surrounds. Bourg-en-Bresse is within 40 minutes’ drive for wanders around historic hotspots such as its 16th-century Gothic-style monastery, and over in Oyonnax are a couple of museums worth an explore: one dedicated to plastics and combs, and the other to the story of the French Resistance. For pamper-based days, the handsome little spa town of Divonne-les-Bains – right near the France-Geneva border – is well worth a trip to for wellness treatments and scenic strolls or pedals around the perimeter of its three-kilometre lake.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey? For those nuts about putting, a six-hole golf course course is within seven kilometres; should you instead be of a rather more horsey leaning, an equestrian centre is within the same distance … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey? From $41.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.