Campsite near Le Mont-Dore

Campsite near Le Mont-Dore: Les Vernières, 5 stars in La Bourboule

6 km from the Le Mont-Dore resort and 20 minutes from the Sancy cable car, enjoy a peaceful 5-star campsite with a heated indoor pool, in the heart of the massif.

  • 🚗 Le Mont-Dore 6 km away
  • 🚡 Sancy cable car ≈ 20 min
  • 🏊 Heated indoor pool

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The right balance

Peace and quiet, close to Le Mont-Dore

Keen to explore the Sancy massif and its volcanic landscapes? Camping Les Vernières in La Bourboule is just 6 km from the Le Mont-Dore resort, less than 10 minutes by car: the perfect gateway for your holiday in Auvergne.

Enjoy the hiking trails, the Sancy cable car and the spa towns, and come back every evening to the calm of a 6-hectare wooded park, without the parking hassle of central Le Mont-Dore.

6 kmto Le Mont-Dore, ≈ 10 min
≈ 20 minto the Sancy cable car
800 mfrom the Grands Thermes of La Bourboule
5 ★family campsite on the Dordogne
Le Mont-Dore and the Sancy
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Our strengths

Why choose our campsite near Le Mont-Dore?

Rather than the busy town centre, choose space and tranquillity: from the campsite you reach the region’s finest natural sites in just a few minutes.

  • The Puy de Sancy (1,886 m), by cable car or on foot along the ridges
  • The Grands Thermes of La Bourboule 800 m away, the Le Mont-Dore baths 6 km away
  • A flat, shady 6-hectare wooded park
  • Your vehicle stays on your pitch: no parking worries

Choose your nest

Accommodation and pitches on the doorstep of Le Mont-Dore

Tent, caravan, motorhome or fully equipped rental: there is an option for every budget. Lodges, chalets, bungalows and huts are heated for chilly mountain nights.

Premium lodge42 m² · 6 people

Premium lodge

Our largest and best-equipped accommodation, at the edge of the forest.

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Chalets35 m² · 4-6 people

Chalets

The charm of wood, with air conditioning in the “star” chalets.

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Comfort bungalow29 m² · 4 people

Comfort bungalow

Modern and bright, with a large shower and a 13 m² terrace.

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Bungalows24-33 m² · 4-6 people

Bungalows

In a quiet pedestrian area, separated by hedges.

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Eco hut25 m² · 4 people

Eco hut

A heated wooden hut with TV and a small lounge.

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Ecolodge23 m² · 4 people

Ecolodge

A lodge tent on stilts, to enjoy nature as a family.

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Eco cabin9 m² · 2 people

Eco cabin

A cosy wooden cocoon with solar lighting, for two.

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Pitches80-120 m²

Pitches

Large marked-out pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.

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Around Le Mont-Dore

What to do around Le Mont-Dore?

The Le Mont-Dore side of the massif is full of gems to discover with family or friends.

The Puy de Sancy🚡 ≈ 20 min
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The Puy de Sancy

The roof of the Massif Central, by cable car then a wooden staircase. 360° view over the volcanoes.

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The Grande Cascade🥾 Easy walk
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The Grande Cascade

An impressive waterfall, reached by a forest path from Le Mont-Dore.

The Capucin funicular🚞 Since 1898
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The Capucin funicular

France’s oldest electric funicular takes you up to the Salon du Capucin, the starting point for lovely walks.

The GR 30 and the ridges🎒 Long-distance hiking
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The GR 30 and the ridges

The Auvergne lakes trail and the ridge path overlook the Dordogne valley.

Our hikes

Our Le Mont-Dore guide

The campsite’s heated indoor pool

After your walk

A heated pool area to relax after your walk

After a hike on the slopes of the Sancy, relax in the indoor pool heated to 28 °C, open all season. In summer, also enjoy the heated lagoon with waterfall and bubble bench, the heated paddling pool and the water slide.

Whatever the mountain weather, swimming is guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Campsite near Le Mont-Dore

How far is the campsite from Le Mont-Dore?

6 km, less than 10 minutes by car. The Puy de Sancy cable car is about 20 minutes away.

Is the campsite open in winter?

No, the campsite is open from 5 May to 19 September 2027.

Is there a swimming pool?

Yes: an indoor pool heated all season, plus a lagoon, paddling pool and water slide from 3 July to 28 August 2027.

Can I get to the Le Mont-Dore baths from the campsite?

Yes, they are about 6 km away. The Grands Thermes of La Bourboule are 800 m away, with a free shuttle on reservation.

Your stay between La Bourboule and Le Mont-Dore

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