Eco-friendly campsite : camp differently!

Protecting the environment

Since we took over the Hautes-Alpes campsite in 2009, we have always taken steps to ensure that our ecological impact is as favourable as possible to sustainable development. In 2012, we based our approach on the European Ecolabel for tourist accommodation to give it credibility and structure. This official label is valid throughout Europe and is a sign of environmental quality certified by AFNOR® Certification.

Improving environmental impact through eco-responsible actions

Thanks to our efforts, we were awarded the European Ecolabel for eco-responsible tourism in May 2013: the 5th largest campsite in France in the PACA region, and the 53rd largest in France.
Everyone involved in the life of the campsite contributes to improving the impact on the environment thanks to green tourism and its eco-responsible measures.
We will continue to improve our environmental protection measures to offer our guests the best possible nature camping experience.

Reducing pollution

Replacement of chemical cleaning products for the washrooms and restaurant with products based on essential oils that are harmless to the environment and to health ;
Automated treatment to reduce chlorine use;
Waste sorting, recycling and composting measures have already enabled us to reduce the restaurant’s waste by 20%.
Reduce packaging in the restaurant and use only recyclable packaging ;
A proposal for free transport between the campsite and Veynes station to encourage the use of public transport.

Reducing energy consumption

Use of photovoltaic lighting and low-energy bulbs;
Contract to supply electricity from 100% renewable sources;
Hire of solar-powered rechargeable electric bicycles
70m² of solar panels to produce 75% of the hot water for the sanitary facilities using solar energy. This enabled us to avoid releasing 8 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere..

camping réduction consommation énergétique

Protecting nature

Planting of over 800 diverse shrubs;
Conversion of our site into a bird sanctuary (installation of nesting boxes, removal of invasive plant species). These actions have enabled us to become the 1st campsite in France to be officially recognised by the LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) in May 2011.;
The arrival of local and regional products for the restaurant, produced by organic farming or fair trade ;
Nature outings organised by local guides ;

General diversity
We’ve planted over 800 shrubs since we bought the campsite in 2009. Most of the watering is automatic.
Animal protection
We are the first campsite in France to be awarded the Ligue Protectrice des Oiseaux refuge label.
Nature activities
We organise nature-related activities, both on and off the campsite, with our partners..
Restaurant
You’ll be eating mostly local, organic or fair trade produce
Home
The introduction of IT tools has led to a significant reduction in paper consumption, which is now recycled..

Ecological swimming pool
The installation of automatic dosing devices for pool treatment has reduced chlorine consumption
Sanitary
80% of the water is heated by the sun. 8 tonnes of CO2 are saved every year..
Energy
100% of our electricity comes from renewable sources.
Recycling
Here you can recycle your glass, batteries, cardboard, plastic, oil… and even your compostable waste!
Cleaning
The bathrooms, kitchen and accommodation are all cleaned using natural products.