42 m²Premium lodges
Our 7 largest rentals, on the edge of the forest: space, high-end comfort and a large terrace.
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5 starsOfficial rating
🏆 Voted best campsite in Auvergne – Statista / Ça m’intéresse ranking 2021
Welcome to Les Vernières
5-star campsite in La Bourboule, in the heart of the Sancy
On the banks of the Dordogne, at 900 m altitude, Les Vernières welcomes you to a 6-hectare wooded park, flat and shady – a rarity in the mountains. Family holidays, a wellness break at the spa or a nature escape at the foot of the Auvergne volcanoes: Célia, Christophe and the whole team will make you feel at home.
6 haof wooded parkland on the Dordogne
160pitches, including 44 rental units
800 mfrom the Grands Thermes, free shuttle
28 °Cheated indoor pool all season long
Our accommodation
Lodges, chalets, cabins or pitches
Lodges, chalets, bungalows and huts are heated, and all our rentals have a covered terrace. For campers, large marked-out, shady pitches.
42 m²
35 m²Comfort and star chalets
The charm of wood with every comfort, plus air conditioning in the star chalets.
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24–33 m²Bungalows
22 modern, well-equipped bungalows, perfect for families and smaller budgets alike.
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80–120 m²Pitches
Tents, caravans and motorhomes: marked-out, shady pitches with electricity, water and motorhome waste disposal.
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Unusual
UnusualCabins and huts
Our unusual eco-friendly stays, perfect for a getaway for two or a first family adventure.
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Water at 28 °CAquatic area
Heated indoor pool, lagoon and paddling pool
Here you can swim even when the mountain air turns cool: all our pools are heated, and the indoor pool is open all season long.
- 15 × 7 m indoor pool, heated to 28 °C
- Heated 99 m² lagoon with waterfall and bubble bench
- Heated 90 m² paddling pool for little ones
- Water slide
- Private sauna on booking (age 16+)
Lagoon, paddling pool and slide open from 3 July to 28 August 2027. Swim shorts not allowed.
For families
Free kids’ club and summer entertainment
In July and August the campsite is full of holiday spirit: kids’ club, sports activities and friendly evenings for young and old.
- Free kids’ club: ages 4-7 and 8-12
- Multi-sports pitch, sports grounds and fitness room
- Sports activities and friendly evenings
- On-site snack bar and bread delivered to your pitch
- Shared barbecue area
Kids’ club, entertainment, snack bar and bread delivery from 3 July to 28 August 2027.
Wellness stay
Spa guests: the thermal baths 800 m away
La Bourboule is one of the most renowned spa resorts for respiratory and skin treatments. The campsite is 800 m from the Grands Thermes, and the Mont-Dore thermal baths are about 6 km away.
- Free shuttle to the thermal baths
- 21-night spa packages for 1 to 2 people
- Spa guest discounts in summer and from 3 participants
- A calm, wooded setting to recharge
Around the campsite
The Sancy Massif as your playground
Volcanoes, crater lakes, hikes and Auvergne villages: everything is less than an hour from the campsite.
🚗 ≈ 20 min
🚗 ≈ 30 min
🥾 from the campsite
🚗 ≈ 30 minCastles and villages
Murol, Saint-Nectaire, Orcival: the Romanesque and medieval heritage of Auvergne.
DiscoverA committed campsite
Clef Verte and LPO Refuge
We run the campsite to protect the nature around it: saving water and energy, recycling, protecting biodiversity. Our park is a bird refuge, and the campsite holds the Clef Verte and Famille Plus labels.
“We do not inherit the Earth from our parents, we borrow it from our children.”Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Virtual tour
Tour the campsite from home
Pools, accommodation, shady paths: explore Les Vernières in 360° and spot your future pitch on the map.
FAQ
All about Les Vernières
What is the best campsite in Auvergne?
Rated 5 stars, Les Vernières was voted best campsite in Auvergne in the Statista – Ça m’intéresse ranking (2021). Heated pools, comfortable accommodation and unspoilt nature make it a benchmark in the region.
Where is the campsite?
In La Bourboule, in the Puy-de-Dôme, in the heart of the Sancy Massif and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, a few minutes’ walk from the town centre.
Does the campsite have a heated pool?
Yes: a 15 × 7 m indoor pool heated to 28 °C and open all season, a heated lagoon with waterfall and bubble bench, a heated paddling pool and a water slide (from 3 July to 28 August 2027).
Is the campsite suitable for families?
Yes: free kids’ club for ages 4-7 and 8-12, summer entertainment, pools, sports grounds and outdoor activities all around.
Can I stay at the campsite for a spa cure?
Of course: the campsite is 800 m from the Grands Thermes of La Bourboule, with a free shuttle, and offers 21-night spa packages.
What accommodation do you offer?
Heated premium lodges, chalets, bungalows and huts, ecolodges and cabins for a back-to-nature feel, plus 80 to 120 m² pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, on pitches and in some rentals (comfort chalets and bungalows, dogs up to 15 kg). Full conditions on the Prices page.
Is the campsite committed to the environment?
Yes: we hold the Clef Verte label and are a recognised LPO bird refuge, for a stay that respects nature and biodiversity.
Ready for Auvergne?
Book direct on our website with no booking fees, or contact us: we are happy to answer all your questions.