Swimming in the Hautes Alpes
Come and stay in the Hautes-Alpes, is spend aquatic holidays to discover many sites suitable for swimming. Whether you are an adventurer at heart, in search of unusual swim or a family wishing to swim in multiple water sources safe, discover our different plans bathing, suitable for both small than for large : there will be for everyone, of the swimming pool, through the waterways, or waterfalls, and water dams.
The small Buëch
A 50 meters from the campsite, river flows “Little Buëch”. Upriver, you can find places to relax in basins, others to leave you with the flow, others to ensure that children make beautiful dams.
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Starting Rives du Lac
Torrent de Maraize (The Saix)
The small stream of Maraize from Lake Peyssier and down to Saix. There are several places to refresh : the most interesting are from the forest track, then after the close of Fai. How to get there, park at the village of Saix, 2km walk towards the farm […]
Suitable for : Special Children
L & rsquo; former dam Serres
For swimming, plunge, to 10 minutes from the campsite. L & rsquo; water is generally warm enough. An Aval this barrage, you will surely find some fossils ! Towards Serres, along the route D1075, against the bottom on the right, you see a car park (there is often a seller of chips). Park you […]
Cascade of Rabou
A waterfall and a tiny lake in a wild. Access is pretty steep and reserved for those willing to walk 30 minutes. But the setting is beautiful and it is possible to trace the torrent right amount cascade. Upstream practice canyoning. [Driving directions] [walking directions] […]
Distance from the campsite : Between 05 and 20 kms
La Cluse
Below the village of La Cluse, you will find some tables with & rsquo; shadow, au bord torrent. No real opportunities for swimming but what is cool and s & rsquo; fun. Beautiful wild place. Combine with hiking or mountain biking in Dévoluy. [route]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 05 and 20 kms
La Germanette
A plan & rsquo; artificial water particularly suitable for children. Several activities are offered : – Water Park of 300m2 games, Blop Jump, Electric Boat Rental. Itinerary
Suitable for : Special Children
Gorges of Meouge
A great place to spend the day, avec la cascade, natural slides, the Vasques, many opportunities to jump from the rocks… Many swimmers are just downstream from the waterfall or upstream of the old bridge ; it may be interesting, especially to avoid the crowd- take the footpath […]
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
The Saint Michel bay
Beautiful Lake Serre Ponçon Site. Possibility to rent motor boats, faire du Stand Up Paddle, Canoe, wake board… [Itinerary]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
Lake Veynes
The water is monitored Veynes every day in July and August from 11h to 19h. Its shallow depth allows it to be tempered (water is generally 24 ° C in summer), bathing is practiced there from early May to late September. The beach and the bottom rollers are. A little more […]
Suitable for : Special Children
The Serre Ponçon
A beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. Attention, often empty in the spring, it loses its charm. Summer, it is possible to swim and enjoy the various activities Lake. We advise you to book in advance yacht charter. We recommend 2 beaches : 1) The Saint Michel Bay, with a […]
Distance from the campsite : Between 50 and 100 kms
Little Buëch, bridge Moissière
Going Dining options at Auberge de Moissières, or by hiking the gorges, enjoy the small Buëch ! Depuis rabou, follow the path on the left that goes down towards the river. (15 minutes de marche) From the bridge, go up the river a bit and you find water holes […]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
The Embrun Reservoir
Arranged and supervised in July and August. Separated from Serre-Ponçon with a walk dike, this restraint 27 hectares is located 2 km from downtown. Its grassy beaches are a good place to relax. The leisure center offers nearby : Municipal swimming pool and water slide, riding, mini golf, […]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 50 and 100 kms
The water of Riou
A wild water to close eg hiking the mountain of Saint Genis (see the link below). Itinerary
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
Le Riou Saint Genis
A small creek to cool off when you eg hiking the mountain of Saint Genis (see the link below). Under the village of Saint Genis, it is possible to swim in the lake of Riou. Itinerary. (The coordinates are those of the parking lot and not the river it […]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
The jump of the Drôme
Spectacular rockslide in the Drôme River. Reservoir summer where you can cool off in the shade of pine trees and see the jump of the Drôme. It is also an ideal climbing site : more 120 tracks of all levels and via ferrata. [Itinerary]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
The banns
River “The Souloise” runs through the plateau Dévoluy. Downstream of the Well of banns (see hiking below), it is possible to cool off in the river. No real swimming opportunities. [route]
Suitable for : Special Children
The Devil's Kettle
You can find slides, basins for swimming in this small canyon. The East is not always hot, but the place is very wild and beautiful. If your children will do the Devil's Canyon Pots with a guide, you can also take the opportunity to wait for the bottom of the Canyon you […]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 05 and 20 kms
The three heated pools
three pools : a great new pool (2019) they 170m² ; a small covered pool ; an indoor children's pool. Espace Jacuzzi, Water leaves, slide for toddlers, games. All pools are heated with a solar system and a heat pump.
Distance from the campsite : Starting Rives du Lac
Saint Vincent les Forts
This beach is equipped for your comfort (lawn, trees and umbrellas). You will find all the amenities to spend a good time (restaurants, bars, snack, Grocery ...). A children's playground is available. Swimming is supervised there 6 days per week. Possibility to rent electric boats, pédal’boat, canoe, kayak, Stand […]
Suitable for : Special Children
Distance from the campsite : Between 50 and 100 kms
Vers La Jarjatte
Between Lus-la-Croix-Haute and The Jarjatte, you will find at least two nice places to refresh, before or after the scooter on grass. In order, by visiting The Jarjatte : 1. [route] 2. [route]
Distance from the campsite : Between 20 and 50 kms
