Are you planning a lakeside vacation in the Auvergne? Have you considered Lac Chauvet? This splendidly peaceful lake in the Massif Central is a volcanic lake perched at an altitude of 1176 metres. This Natura 2000 listed natural area is just 17 km from our campsite in the Puy de Dôme, in the small village of Picherande, not far from Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise.
Don’t wait any longer to book your stay at our 3-star campsite near Lac Chauvet, La Chauderie!

Discover Lac Chauvetin the Puy de Dôme

Lac Chauvet is a remarkable volcanic lake nestled at an altitude of 1,167 meters in the heart of the Massif Central. Of volcanic origin, it was formed around 150,000 years ago in a volcanic crater, also known as a maar. Surrounded by forests, Lac Chauvet offers a peaceful, untamed natural setting for hiking and discovering the local biodiversity during your camping holiday near the Auvergne lakes.

With a surface area of around 30 hectares, the lake is shallow, but stands out for its crystal-clear waters, which testify to the purity of its environment. It’s a popular spot for nature lovers, but less crowded than other lakes in the region, offering a more intimate experience during your stay at the Lac Chauvet campsite. Fishing is permitted, especially for trout lovers.




Accommodation at our campsite near Lac Chauvet

If you book at our family campsite in the Puy de Dôme region of central France, you’ll have to choose between mobile home rental and camping pitch.

Nature lovers won’t hesitate to turn to a campsite in the heart of the Puy de Dôme. They can park their camper or van on a semi-shaded or fully-shaded plot, or pitch their tent. The great advantage of our pitches is that they are surrounded by nature. When you book a pitch at our campsite near Lac Chauvet, you’re setting yourself up for a rejuvenating vacation in the Sancy massif .

Families or vacationers who value comfort have a clear preference for mobile home rentals. At our Puy de Dôme nature campsite, each mobile home features restful bedrooms (2 to 3 bedrooms, i.e. 1 master bedroom and 1 to 3 children’s bedrooms), a functional bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a dining and living area. But that’s not all: you’ll have the pleasure of discovering a welcoming terrace overlooking the grounds of our estate. Ideal for convivial moments with family or friends!

Our Auvergne volcano campsite also offers chalets for rent in the Puy de Dôme and unusual accommodation in the heart of the Puy de Dôme for a unique stay near Lac Chauvet.

A campsite near Lake Chauvetby the river

If our campsite near Lac Chauvet delights holidaymakers with its abundant vegetation that invites them to unwind, another surprise awaits them in terms of nature at our campsite near Lac Pavin: the river La Burande.
This river, which borders our campsite, is embellished by a sublime waterfall. From our campsite with private beach, you have direct access to this river, a veritable natural swimming pool. It’s the perfect place to take a refreshing dip in the river during your vacation, in addition to swimming in Lac Chauvet or Lac de la Tour d’Auvergne!
What’s more, La Burande offers fishing, paddle-boarding, gold panning and canyoning.

In this exceptional natural setting, take advantage of your camping vacation near Lac Chauvet to combine relaxation and water sports!

Campsite near Lac Chauvetopen in winter

Whether it’s summer, with its long sunny days, or winter, with its snowy landscapes, our winter campsite in Auvergne is theperfect place to recharge your batteries. In winter, if you’re in the mood for winter sports, you can reach the ski resorts of Le Mont-Dore, Super Besse or Chastreix-Sancy in just a few minutes for skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing, all while staying at our campsite near Super Besse.

Thanks to heating in every mobile home, you won’t have to worry about the cold during your winter vacation at our Mont-Dore campsite.

Thanks to the privileged location of our campsite near Lac Chauvet, you can enjoy the mountains in any season, according to your desires!

campsite open in winter

Services and activitiesat our campsite near Lac Chauvet

Between two hikes in the Sancy massif or two swims in the lake, come to our campsite near Lac Chauvet to take advantage of our range of activities and entertainment.

Sports enthusiasts will appreciate our trampolines, ping-pong tables and petanque court, for family matches.
Parents with children will be delighted to discover a complete playground to delight their children, as well as a dynamic kids’ club where games, sports and creative activities are organized.
In the evenings, come and join in the family fun at our campsite near Lac Chauvet, with cabarets, quizzes, blind tests and dance evenings.

As for services, our low-cost Puy de Dôme campsite offers a snack bar for family meals or a cold drink. There’s also a bread and pastries drop-off service, wi-fi access to keep in touch with friends and family on vacation, and a laundry.
Finally, our campsite reception is on hand to answer any questions you may have, or to share tips and advice on places to discover during your camping holiday in Auvergne (Lac Chauvet and Picherande, Auvergne volcanoes, the village of Besse-et-Saint-Anastaise, Puy de sancy, Puy de Dôme, the resort and village of Le Mont-Dore…).

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