Aveyron is an unspoilt natural destination, ideal for camping holidays. The Tarn, Dourbie, Aveyron, Truyère and Lot rivers, among others, have carved out sumptuous landscapes of narrow gorges set between high rocky cliffs and lush green valleys in the limestone expanses of Aveyron and the Grands Causses region. In this wild region where vultures soar and orchids bloom, man has left his mark. It is the French department with the highest number of villages classified as “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. There are 10 across Aveyron. The best known is Conques. This medieval village, with its ochre stone and half-timbered facades, is a major stopping-off point on the route to Santiago de Compostela. Others, such as Couvertoirade, bear witness to the presence of the Templars on the Larzac plateau. A paradise for hikers and outdoor sports enthusiasts, Aveyron will also delight culture lovers with the exceptional Soulages museum in Rodez. We Love Camping offers you a selection of the best campsites in Aveyron, with pitches for caravans, tents or motorhomes around Millau, Rodez or Villefranche de Rouergue. Give in to temptation and set off to discover a region that is as beautiful as it is little-known.
A paradise for walkers and sports enthusiasts
With 1,250 kilometres of Grande Randonnée (GR) trails and 5,300 kilometres of Promenades et Randonnées (walks and hikes), Aveyron is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. Ask at your campsite reception. They’ll be able to tell you which are the most beautiful walks around you. The region is also a delight for lovers of white-water sports and the great outdoors. The hiking trails are ideal for mountain biking, while the Dourbie, Tarn and Lot rivers are ideal for canoeing. The cliffs and rocky outcrops of the region are also renowned among rock-climbing enthusiasts. At the confluence of the Tarn and Dourbie rivers, Millau is famous for paragliding. In the evening, as the sun sets, it’s not unusual to see dozens of sails colouring the blue skies of southern Aveyron.
Camping le Muret, between the Viaur and Aveyron gorges
Camping Le Muret is a small campsite with 44 places, including 34 camping pitches, in the heart of the Ségala countryside. This is authentic countryside, nicknamed the land of 100 valleys because of its location between the Aveyron and Viaur valleys. The small lake at the heart of the campsite adds to the charm of the place, especially at the end of the day when the rays of the setting sun are reflected on its surface. The campsite restaurant serves local produce to remind you that Aveyron is also a land of good food.
Camping le Val de Saures between Lot and Truyère rivers
Situated at the confluence of the Lot and Truyère rivers, Val de Saures campsite awaits you in the village of Entraygues in Aveyron, a delightful medieval town. It offers 103 places on 96 pitches spread over 2.6 hectares of shady grounds. Close to the shops, it’s the ideal destination for motorhome users, who won’t need to move their vehicle to get to the village.
Campsite Via Natura les Cerisiers near Millau
At the entrance to the Gorges du Tarn, Les Cerisiers is a delightful campsite on a human scale with 80 places, including 70 camping pitches. A member of the Via Natura association, this campsite nestles in an exceptional natural setting at the entrance to the Gorges du Tarn. It is set in 2.5 hectares of wooded grounds. There are some 300 trees of around fifty different species. The Tarn, which borders the campsite, offers a pleasant swimming beach for all the family.
Campsite in Aveyron with heated swimming pool: Les Prades in the Gorges du Tarn
Camping Les Prades enjoys an idyllic location in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn. It has two private beaches where you can go swimming or children can play in the river. Although it has a unique natural environment, this 4-star campsite also has all the comforts you could wish for, with a heated swimming pool, spa, bar and restaurant.
Camping le Roc qui Parle in the Dourbie valley
Le Roc qui Parle campsite nestles in an exceptional setting in the heart of the unspoilt Dourbie valley. The campsite slopes down to the river Dourbie, where campers can enjoy a refreshing swim. Two kilometres away, the village of Nant offers shops and restaurants in the shadow of its medieval covered market. The campsite offers 70 spacious, green pitches.
Campsite with swimming pool in the dourbie valley: les 2 Vallées at the gates of the village of Nant
Just outside the village of Nant, in the Dourbie valley, you’ll find Les 2 Vallées campsite. This campsite has a heated swimming pool and access to the Durzon river which runs alongside. The village of Nant is within walking distance of the campsite. It is a charming medieval village with shops (butcher’s, baker’s, supermarket, etc.) and several restaurants around the medieval covered market in the centre of the village. It will be particularly attractive to motorhome owners, who won’t have to move their vehicle during their stay in Aveyron.
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