In the large family camping, I’d like the daughter, the eldest, the youngest, the youngest … and a great vacation!
A good idea is to come for a weekend in May, June or September to enjoy the pools, the sun and the large playground, at prices four times lower than in summer.
You can rent a 2 or 3-bedroom COSY mobile home from €150 for the weekend, or pitch a tent on our grassy pitches for around €40 per night for 5 people during this period. Rentals and pitches are also cheaper until mid-July.
Don’t forget to bring your balls, ping-pong rackets and bicycles, especially those of the children, who will be able to ride independently around the campsite. We guarantee you a 100% unplugged weekend!
Here are our ideas for things to do for a large family without breaking the bank.
Short-stay program
Saturday morning
Walk to the Doussard lake end reserve (1.7 km from the campsite – 2 hrs return).
Easy, accessible to the very young as it’s flat.
A turret in the middle of the reserve offers a lovely view of the lake and will motivate little explorers.
The best place to park is in the Reserve’s free parking lot behind Bob Pizza.
Saturday afternoon
Take full advantage of the campsite’s facilities: pools, slides, whirlpools, playground, city stadium, kids won’t want to stop!
In the late afternoon, we head for the Col de la Forclaz (Montmin), a 20-minute drive away.
Park at the pass and walk up to the paraglider departure point for a magnificent view of the lake. 30 min AR.
It’s a bit of a climb, but well worth it. On the way back, you can enjoy an aperitif or stay for lunch at one of the 3 restaurants on the pass: La Ferme (perfect with young children), la Pricaz or l’Edelweiss.
The quality/sight/price ratio is very good.
Sunday: Short hike in Angon
Short hike to Cascade d’Angon (10 min from campsite by car).
It makes you want to walk because there’s a magnificent waterfall at the end.
There are 3 different itineraries, with varying degrees of steepness, but it’s a safe, family-friendly walk.
Beware of slippery rocks, however, as there are cables to hold on to and fencing to prevent falls.
This is an interesting walk that appeals to children, motivating little adventurers to climb and hold on to the cables.
About 2 hours round trip.
Program for a week’s stay for a large, thrifty family
Our lowest-priced rentals are in the COSY range, for 4 to 6 people. Every year, we offer early booking discounts of 20% and 10%.
The early July period is also always less expensive. Best to book as early as possible!
Our campsites offer free entertainment in July and August. Swimming pools, playgrounds and waterslides will keep you busy for days on end. Here you’ll find suggestions for family outings at great prices.
Beach day in Doussard
In the morning, take advantage of the cooler weather to visit the Bout du lac nature reserve, just one km from the campsite.
Right next door is the large Doussard beach.
The best way to get there in summer is to take the free shuttle bus that passes in front of the campsite. It saves you a day’s parking at the beach.
In the afternoon, there’s plenty of fun to be had at Doussard’s free, supervised beach.
There’s a well-defined paddling pool, a diving platform and a large pool. Beware of sensitive feet: the floor is made up of pebbles.
You can also hire a pedalo with slide for an hour, just to test the waters out there. Indicative rentals in 2022: 1 hour €20 for 4.
Day 2: Enjoy our water parks to your heart’s content
Take advantage of the campsite’s swimming pools, friendly bar and play areas.
Each of our campsites has large swimming pools and waterslides. For the little ones, paddling pools and water games are available in all areas. Your children will have hours of fun. But the slides are also accessible to parents! Otherwise, the deckchairs facing the mountains will let you relax while staying close by.
In high season, activities take place Monday to Friday evenings and are free of charge. Don’t forget to download theCool’n Camp app to be informed of the program in real time. Plan your week around the activities that appeal to you!
Day 3: Day trip to Annecy
The best way to get to Annecy in summer is to take the free or almost free bus from Duingt. 50A and 50B Link : here
The line takes you every 30 minutes: you avoid traffic jams and paid parking downtown.
Duingt is 5km from the campsites, and you can park your car free of charge at the beach parking lot. On leaving the village of Duingt, turn left at the roundabout in the direction of Entrevernes, which is 50m away, a grassy parking lot where camper vans are not allowed.
You can also take the Y51 line, which stops at the “Chez Ma Cousine” restaurant in Doussard, less than 1 km from the campsites on foot. The one-way fare is €3.50 and timetables are here.
Maps are available from the Bonlieu tourist office. Annecy is very easy on the family with its many squares designed for children.
Our advice: eat on the go in the Jardins de l’Europe or Pâquier, but enjoy a good home-made ice cream.
Day 4: Easy family hikes
You don’t have to be a great walker, but you can still walk for two to three hours. We’ve put together a list of hikes and walks that are child-friendly (yes, yes, it’s possible!).
- Throughout the summer season, the Sources du Lac d’Annecy tourist office offers a festival of cabins. A dozen unusual and playful constructions are being built by student architects in the four corners of the canton. Discovering them is a great way to get out and about. You can climb, touch and sit in all the cabins.
- The Semnoz plateau. We’re at the top of a small mountain, with alpine pastures, cows and cheese-making farms. Access by car or bus from Saint Jorioz. There are a number of walks to choose from, of varying lengths, with lovely views of Mont Blanc and the lakes of Annecy and Bourget, but no particular difficulty. More information here.
On the way back, you can reward the children with a 4-season toboggan run. Budget: €4/activity/person
Day 5: Try your hand at paragliding or canyoning
The Col de la Forclaz is one of the most popular paragliding departure points in the world. You can enjoy the view by taking the 20-minute drive from Montmin. Park at the pass and walk up to the paraglider departure point for a magnificent view of the lake. 30 min AR. It’s a bit of a climb, but well worth it. On the way back, you can enjoy an aperitif or stay for lunch at one of the 3 restaurants on the pass: La Ferme, la Pricaz or l’Edelweiss. The quality/sight/price ratio is very good.
If you fancy paragliding, come and book at the campsite. Children’s flights (aged 4 to 11) are available in the morning for around €80. For adults, the price ranges from 80€ to 120€, depending on the duration of the flight.
If your children are 6 or 7 years old, you can already enjoy a family introduction to canyoning. Our partner offers slides down natural chutes, optional jumps and an hour’s activity in a pretty Bauges canyon. The price is €40 per person.
This initiation is perfect for anyone who wants to try canyoning without being a great athlete.
End of our suggestions!
We hope these will help you enjoy an unforgettable and relaxing vacation at Campings Annecy de La Ravoire and Les Fontaines!
As a reminder, our suggestions are offered for information purposes only and can under no circumstances be considered as part of an all-inclusive stay.