Le Courounba

Camping Le Courounba

Camping Le Courounba is a good choice for families with young children and anyone who enjoys a sporty holiday in healthy mountainous air.

Why camping Le Courounba ?

• There's a sporty atmosphere here. Mountain bikes are parked all around and there's lots of hiking boots too. However there are still ample opportunities for relaxation too.
• You can swim in the heated, ecological pool, complete with children's pool and slide and a view of the mountains. Please note that you can only use ecological suncream here.
• Small children will love the large bouncing cushion and play hall, whereas older ones and adults can play volleyball or tennis.
• You can buy your daily items in the campsite's shop or at the nearby market in Vallouise. The campsite has a take-away if you fancy a tasty snack.

Tip from the specialist:

"Friendly campsite at 1000 m altitude. Many walking, climbing and cycling routes. Great facilities for families with young children. Many mountain trips in the surrounding area."

The surrounding area of Le Courounba

Clean air and mighty mountains - that's what you will find here. Les Vigneaux is set just south of Briançon at an altitude of 1000m. It's here where the Gyronde and Durance rivers meet. This area is popular for winter sport lovers and crickets can be heard singing in the summer.

Some tips for your holiday at Le Courounba in Les Vigneaux

• Take the cable car to the Massif des Ecrins glaciers an the ice caves with ice sculptures. These are very impressive and make an enjoyable family day out with young children.
• Nearby is Mont Brison, which is the highest charcoal rock in France, and Mont Pelvoux which is almost 4000m high!
• Visit Braincon or the caves and the old silver mines of L'Argentière.
• After Braincon you could drive over the Col de Montgenèvre into Italy where you'll find the well-known ski resort of Sestriere.
• Looking for an active day out? Go cycling, mountain biking, hike the Via Ferrata route or take your pick of canyoning and rafting.