Hervé and Arnaud, two brothers with a love of the mountains and nature, left their jobs in industry to buy the campsite in 2009.
Coming from the northern Alps, we were immediately seduced by the wild beauty of the Buëch and Dévoluy, the clear skies and the sun 300 days a year! When we bought the campsite, we made choices in line with our ideals that we want to share.
Our independence allows us to free ourselves from the rules imposed by the campsite chains and to welcome our guests in a different way. This includes, for example, personal attention to bookings, personalised advice during your stay and non-stereotypical activities (discovering beaver dams, puppet-making workshops, etc.).
Having travelled and lived abroad (USA, England, Vietnam, Hong Kong…), we have learned to appreciate the welcome given to tourists in different places. And it’s always by putting ourselves in our customers’ shoes that we think about how to run Les Rives du Lac. As of 2019, Hervé has decided to become a carpenter (in Gap) and Arnaud will continue to develop the campsite along the same lines.
The campsite would be nothing without its staff, and it’s thanks to them that you smile at us every day!
Mélanie
La fée du Logis has left the Mediterranean to settle in the Hautes-Alpes. She appreciates the peace and quiet and the natural surroundings. It’s thanks to Mélanie that you’ll find the bathrooms spotless. A great defender of animal welfare, she will take care of even the smallest insect, and so is in perfect harmony with the philosophy of the campsite.
Julien
After years in the hotel business, Julien decided to take up a new challenge at a campsite! He joined the team in 2024 to manage the reception and is training to manage the establishment. Passionate about tourism and customer satisfaction, he will do his utmost to ensure you have the best experience during your stay!
Dylan
A keen sportsman and a keen traveller, I discover the world of reception with as much enthusiasm as when I set off to explore a new country. I love learning from every encounter, taking on new challenges and sharing good tips with travellers.
Camille
She is responsible for the maintenance of the campsite. Organised as a person, she’s incredibly efficient! With a background in tourism, having worked in the restaurant business and having owned her own business, Camille always puts the customer at the centre of her concerns. With her passion for the mountains and nature, she was able to convince Mélanie to join us.
Elisa
She’s the only native Hautes-Alpes employee, and the youngest! With her cap firmly screwed on her head, Elisa is full of humour, gracing us with new expressions and incredible facial expressions. She brings a much-needed lightness to the high season! But for all that, she manages the upkeep of the rental accommodation with brio, and her motivation is to make sure it’s spotless for your arrival!
In the summer, the team expands with a number of seasonal workers in maintenance, reception and entertainment.
And we’re all committed to making your holidays unforgettable!