Le Ranch des Volcans

Camping Le Ranch des Volcans

This quiet campsite is beautifully located near the large Puy de Dôme extinct volcano. Life is good here. Especially if you like ponies. This small scale “Western’ themed campsite has its own stables. If you love nature and want to get out and about in the beautiful countryside of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans , then you’ll feel right at home here!

Why camping Le Ranch des Volcans ?

• You’re right in the middle of a nature area here. The Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d’Auvergne to be precise!. It’s a huge park with a variety of remarkable landscapes, including more than 80 ancient lava domes and craters. Don’t forget your camera!
• Is it getting hot? Then relax in the shade by your spacious accommodation at camping Le Ranch des Volcans. Order some delicious fresh rolls from the campsite and take it real easy. Just like they would in Texas!
• You can cool off in the water too. The campsite has 3 swimming pools, 1 of them is suitable for toddlers.
• The kids have a blast in the playground, climbing, sliding and jumping on the trampolines. Meanwhile you can relax on the lovely terrace of the restaurant by the playground and enjoy a delicious beer, glass of wine or cappuccino.
• Kids can’t wait to have a ride on one of the ponies from the campsite’s own stable. You can also go tour the area, but then on one of the larger ponies..
• The town of Châtel-Guyon is within walking distance. There’s a supermarket and petrol service just 500 metres away. If you’re not very mobile but want to leave the car at the campsite, then the campsite bus will take you to the centre of Châtel-Guyon and bring you back again.

Tip from the specialist:

"Quiet campsite with great view of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans. Want to see the Puy de Dôme? Go horse riding at your campsite? Visit Clermont-Ferrand and Vichy? Then this is the place for you!"

The surrounding area of Le Ranch des Volcans

Camping Le Ranch des Volcans is in a hilly area. In a handy location, not far from the motorway The campsite is easy to reach and you can quickly set off on day trips in the region. You’ll see a lot of gorgeous countryside near you. With green craters, really unique! The famous 1500 metres high Puy de Dôme is also not far away. On holiday with the kids? Then the Vulcania amusement park is also close by.

Some tips for your holiday at Le Ranch des Volcans in Châtel-Guyon

• Visit the capital of the Puy-de-Dôme region: Clermont-Ferrand, with its popular black cathedral. Want to see the large lava domes and Puy de Dôme volcano? Then take the little tourist train from town and it will take you all the way to the top. Have a lovely picnic in the Jardin Lecoq park afterwards.
• Want some fun in the water? Head for Vichy, it’s by the Allier river. First do some shopping in its pretty city centre, then cool off by and in the water. Have a refreshing drink and a bite to eat at the river’s edge, then finish the day with an enjoyable walk along the boardwalk.
• Need some relax time? Get down to the spa resorts in Châtel-Guyon.
• Both kids and adults prepare to be wowed by the cool video shows in Vulcania park in Saint-Ours-les Roches. It’s a theme park all about volcanoes! There are also fun indoor and outdoor playgrounds for the little ones.
• Ask the campsite about the amazing cycling routes in the area and discover the countryside near Camping Le Ranch des Volcans in a more sporty way. There are also biking routes suitable for the whole family.
• Fancy eating out? Then treat yourself to dinner in one of the great restaurants in Guyon or Riom. Your taste buds will be truly spoiled here.