Le Colporteur, a 4 star campsite at the foot of L’Alpe d’Huez
At the foot of L’Alpe d’Huez ski resort
Head for the Alps on your next holiday
Le Bourg d'Oisans is located between Grenoble and Briançon, in the heart of the Écrins National Park. This town at the foot of Alpine resorts runs alongside cliffs and abrupt wooded slopes. A perfect natural setting to discover the delights of the mountains! In these idyllic surroundings, the Le Colporteur campsite offers you the chance for a holiday…
This campsite with all mod cons has a multitude of attractions, starting with the large, heated swimming pool! Amongst Alpine landscapes, you can swim in the Isère sunshine, breathing the pure mountain air or even bask on one of the sunbathing area’s sunbeds, whilst admiring breathtaking views. On the Colporteur campsite, children can jump from the swimming pool to the bouncy castle and ping-pong and football tables to the play area…
In July and August, the campsite activity team also offers them the chance for fun, taking part in activities at the kids club. On the programme are play and creative activities, craft workshops, sports tournaments and trips in the great outdoors! In the evening, children and adults meet up for karaoke nights, theme evenings, live concerts and shows and in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Reconnect with nature in the Isère region’s mountains
Tents, caravans and campers set up on lush basic pitches offering space, privacy and immersion in protected surroundings. The plots are clearly marked out, wooded, with mains electricity and well-maintained sanitary facilities. You can also stay in lovely timber chalets classified within the ‘Compact’, ‘Confort’ (Comfort) and ‘Privilège’ ranges. The mobile homes are spacious, practical and offer an exceptional view over the mountains of the Isère department.
The ‘Ciela Privilège SPA’ design, with a 30 m² surface area, is particularly attractive. It consists of two bedrooms, a bathroom with separate WC, living area/fitted kitchen having a TV, air conditioning and shaded terrace with garden furniture set, barbecue and Jacuzzi. Even at the foot of the mountains, Wi-Fi access (paying service) is available across most of the campsite.
To ensure you have the most enjoyable stay possible in Bourg d'Oisans, a bread outlet service guarantees you fresh baguettes and pastries for your breakfast. A modern launderette avoids you running short of clean clothes and a restaurant – snack bar accommodates you throughout the campsite’s operating season. This is even open 7 days a week during summer. You can have your evening meal either inside in the restaurant or on the terrace. The Lounge area, with coffee tables and sofas, is perfect for a snack or pre-dinner drink with friends.
Set off to discover Alpe d'Huez
Spring and summer in the mountains are the perfect seasons for lovers of outdoor activities and thrill-seekers. Cyclists try their hand at climbing the legendary Tour de France mountain passes, such as Alpe d’Huez. Aficionados of hiking, horse riding and mountain biking descents have the Écrins National Park, and the renowned GR 50 and GR 54 trails, for their playgrounds! You can even treat yourself to a paragliding flight with an altitude variation of more than 1000 metres, and a breathtaking view over Bourg d’Oisans!
Le Bourg d'Oisans occupies an optimum geographical location for climbing and via ferrata, and equally line fishing, rafting and canyoning. The town also offers you the chance to take the ‘Route des Savoir-faire’, to discover the worlds of pottery, wood carving or ceramics. You can also take part in a local beer and lemonade tasting, in the Brasserie d'Oisans brasserie.
For youngsters, the Parc Aventure Oisans adventure park offers seven treetop adventure courses, with zip lines and monkey bridges. The visit to the Ferme des Bisons d'Oisans (specializing in raising bison and Merino sheep) is an informative, enriching and fun experience. Lastly, make the most of your stay enabling your family to rediscover regional specialities, such as Gratin Dauphinois (thinly-sliced potatoes baked in cream until tender and golden), Ravioles du Dauphiné (ravioli with Comté or Emmental cheese) or Saint-Marcellin cheese.
