Family camping de Vaubarlet in La Haute-Loire surrounded by nature
Relax among green landscapes at the family campsite de Vaubarlet, a 4-star campsite in Auvergne. Cool off in the little river that runs through the campsite, cast your fishing rod, or opt for a splash in the outdoor pool after all. Join a kayaking trip, pick up food at the restaurant, or find a spot at the bar with a terrace. There's plenty to do! From sports to relaxing, everyone enjoys this campground located in a valley.
- Spacious and green campsite
- Swimming pool with paddling pool
- Ideal for those seeking rest
- Camping store
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi at the campsite
- Entertainment
- Bouncy castle
- Table tennis
- Boules court
- Billiards
- Volleyball court
- Catering facilities
- Bread service
- 4-star campsite
Facilities and activities at Camping de Vaubarlet
(Sports) activities
- Petanque court
- Canoe / kayak rental
- Sports field
- Ping pong table
- Soccer field
- Volley ball court
Activities in the area
- Cycling
- Canoeing
- Treetop adventure park
- Museums (<10 KM / 6.2 MILES)
- Mountain biking
- Nature park (<5 KM / 3.1 MILES)
- Picturesque villages
- Fishing
- Walking
- Tennis
Kids and teenagers
- Entertainment
- Mini disco
- Playground (indoor)
- Bouncy castle
- Contests for teenagers
- Contests for kids
Location
- Near a forest
Park facilities
- Reception
- WiFi in public area (free)
- Shop
- Free parking nearby or at the park
Spoken language
- Dutch
- English
- French
Swimming pool
- Swimming cap not required
- Outdoor pool
- Paddling pool
Unique properties
- 4 / 5 star campsite
Food & Beverage
- Bakery
- Bar
- Takeaway meals
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
Holiday park
- Villatent
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Surroundings



Visit Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-en-Velay is about 45 km from the campground. Known for its historical and cultural importance, this beautiful town lies at the foot of a volcanic dome with unique black basalt architecture. In the town you will find the famous cathedral, considered one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in France, and the Notre-Dame du Bourg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Le Velay Express
Les Voies Ferroviaires de Velay (VFV) is a historic railroad in the region of Le Puy-en-Velay. The railroad runs through picturesque landscapes and is considered one of the best-preserved and most beautiful narrow-gauge railroads in France. A ride on the trains pulled by steam locomotives offers you a unique and authentic way to experience the natural beauty and heritage of the region.
The Castle of Rochebaron
A half-hour drive from the campground, atop a rocky hill, lies one of the best-preserved castles in the region. The panoramic view of the surrounding landscape alone is worth the hike up the steep path. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 12th century, and much of its original architecture and furnishings have been preserved. Today, you can visit Rochebaron Castle, and the 2 museums found inside, and discover how the inhabitants lived back then. It is a popular tourist attraction and in the summer the impressive birds of prey shows that are given make a visit extra special.
Hiking in Haute-Loire
Haute-Loire is known for its beautiful nature with forests, mountains and rivers such as the Loire River that rises at Mont Gerbier. Put on your hiking boots, as the scenic landscapes and varied terrain make Haute-Loire a popular hiking destination. The hundreds of miles of trails and paths range from easy walks to challenging mountain hikes. The Monts d'Ardèche regional natural park, the Cézallier plateau and the Gorges de la Loire are very popular. But also the various long-distance hiking trails such as the GR65 pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, which passes through Le Puy-en-Velay. Whether you are an experienced hiker or just want to enjoy hiking with the whole family, the Haute-Loire has something for everyone.
Practical information
- Check-in: 16:00, check-out: -10:00
- Opened from 7 April until 30 September
- wiFi in public area (free)
- Free parking nearby or at the park
- Booking conditions
- Cancellation conditions
Camping de Vaubarlet scored with a 8.9
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Summary created out of 198 reviews
Camping Vaubarlet is a peaceful, nature-rich campsite located in a beautiful valley with direct access to a river where children can play and build dams. Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff and the hospitable owners who go the extra mile to provide personal service. The spacious, shaded pitches and the renovated swimming pool are highly appreciated, as well as the fun animation for children. Points of criticism include occasional cleanliness issues in accommodations, sanitary facilities that could use maintenance, and the small pool relative to the number of guests.
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31 Aug 2026
We’re a family with two children. We stay at this campground every year, and we especially love it for its tranquility, natural surroundings, the amenities offered, and the river right next to the campground.
We’re always made to feel very welcome by the family who owns the place—they’re friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Our kids dream of living there 😋.
Book it without a second thought!this is a translation, click here for the original
Nous sommes une famille avec 2 enfants. Nous séjournons tous les ans dans ce camping que nous apprécions tout particulièrement pour son calme, sa nature, les services proposés, la rivière au pied du camping.
Nous sommes toujours très bien accueillis par la famille propriétaire, souriant, serviable et arrangeant.
Nos enfants rêvent d'y habiter 😋.
A réserver les yeux fermés ! -
29 Aug 2026
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We spent a week at the Vaubarlet campground. The campground itself is pleasant, the setting is very pretty, and we would have gladly left a positive review… unfortunately, our stay was severely marred by the lack of action taken to address disturbances and, above all, by the manager’s attitude.
On Thursday evening, a group of … young soccer players arrived at the campground, and the disturbances began. Noise, commotion… The next day, we went to see the manager to report the situation. His response was to tell us that the people responsible were from outside the campground.
However, we saw them and knew exactly which group it was.
On the night from Friday to Saturday, the situation escalated even further. These young people came to our tent site several times to provoke us and disturb us. At 4:14 a.m., having had enough, we finally had to pack up our tent in the middle of the night.
We left the campground around 6 a.m. and ran into the manager as we were leaving. Once again, he essentially replied, “I can’t see anything; I don’t know who it is.” We were obviously very angry at this response, since we had reported the problem and knew very well who was causing the disturbance.
What’s particularly regrettable is the feeling that the manager would rather turn a blind eye than step in to ensure peace and quiet at his own campground.
This was not an isolated incident, by the way. At the pool, we also witnessed very noisy and dangerous behavior on the part of these young people. At one point, our 8-year-old daughter nearly got hit in the head by a ball. Again, there was no real intervention from the manager.
A campground can be very pretty and have a pleasant setting, but that’s not enough. When you come camping with your family, you also expect a minimum of peace and quiet, safety, and—above all—a manager who enforces the rules when problematic behavior occurs.
And finally, we were particularly shocked by the manager’s attitude when we left; he took the liberty of insulting us even though we were simply dissatisfied guests who had come to report the disturbances we’d endured all night.
It’s a real shame, because the campground and its surroundings are pleasant. But for us, the manager’s attitude and his inability to handle the situation completely ruined the end of our stay.
We won’t be coming back.
Nathalie, Thibaultthis is a translation, click here for the original
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Nous avons passé une semaine au camping de Vaubarlet. Le camping en lui-même est agréable, le cadre est très joli et nous aurions volontiers laissé un avis positif… malheureusement, notre séjour a été fortement gâché par le manque de gestion des nuisances et surtout par l’attitude du gérant.
Jeudi soir, un groupe de jeunes footballeurs est arrivé au camping et les nuisances ont commencé. Bruit, agitation… Le lendemain, nous sommes allés voir le gérant pour lui signaler la situation. Sa réponse a été de nous dire que les personnes responsables étaient extérieures au camping.
Pourtant, nous les avons vus et nous savions parfaitement de quel groupe il s’agissait.
La nuit de vendredi à samedi, la situation a été encore plus loin. Ces jeunes sont venus à plusieurs reprises devant notre emplacement de tente pour nous provoquer et nous déranger. À 4h14 du matin, n’en pouvant plus, nous avons finalement dû plier notre tente en pleine nuit.
Nous avons quitté le camping vers 6h du matin et avons croisé le gérant à notre départ. Une nouvelle fois, il nous a répondu en substance : « On ne voit rien, je ne sais pas qui c’est ». Nous avons évidemment été très en colère face à cette réponse, car nous avions signalé le problème et savions très bien qui était à l’origine des nuisances.
Ce qui est particulièrement regrettable, c’est le sentiment que le gérant préfère fermer les yeux plutôt que d'intervenir pour faire respecter le calme dans son propre camping.
Ce n’était d’ailleurs pas un incident isolé. À la piscine, nous avons également été témoins de comportements très bruyants et dangereux de la part de ces jeunes. À un moment, notre fille de 8 ans a failli recevoir un ballon en pleine tête. Là encore, aucune véritable intervention du gérant.
Un camping peut être très joli et avoir un cadre agréable, mais cela ne suffit pas. Quand on vient camper en famille, on attend également un minimum de calme, de sécurité et surtout qu’un gérant fasse respecter les règles lorsque des comportements posent problème.
Et pour finir, nous avons été particulièrement choqués par l’attitude du gérant à notre départ, qui s’est permis de nous insulter alors que nous étions simplement des clients mécontents venus signaler des nuisances que nous avions subies toute la nuit.
C’est vraiment dommage, car le camping et son environnement sont agréables. Mais pour nous, l’attitude du gérant et son incapacité à gérer cette situation ont complètement gâché la fin de notre séjour.
Nous ne reviendrons pas.
Nathalie, Thibault -
26 Aug 2026
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22 Aug 2026
Fantastic campground with excellent service and accommodations!! A great restaurant with a good value for the price. A really fun entertainment team—even for kids! Amazing concerts once a week! A supermarket is a ten-minute drive away. There are also gyms nearby! The hygiene at the campground is really top-notch!
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Fantastische camping met zeer goede service en accommodatie!! Heel goed restaurant met goede kwaliteit- prijs verhoudingen. Heel leuk animatie team ook voor kinderen! Geweldige concerten één keer per week! Supermarkt op tien minuten rijden. Ook sportscholen in de buurt! Hygiëne op de camping is echt heel goed!
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21 Aug 2026
We stayed at this campground recently and were very disappointed. I’m giving it one star solely for the setting, which is still pleasant.
Otherwise, in our opinion, this campground doesn’t deserve its 4 stars and is clearly not worth the price charged.
The restrooms are the main drawback: there’s only one restroom building, which is … very run-down, with showers that are extremely temperamental (the temperature fluctuates between hot and cold, and the water pressure is inconsistent). The restrooms smelled strongly of urine first thing in the morning, which gives the impression of poor maintenance.
The pool water was murky during our stay, which is concerning for a campground of this category.
The entertainment options were also very limited, far from what one would expect from a 4-star campground. Overall, we found the campground to be very gloomy and lifeless, with little atmosphere and few activities offered to vacationers.
We were also surprised to find that some of the advertised amenities did not match reality. The advertised “soccer field” does not actually exist: it’s simply a few small soccer goals set up in an area that can’t be considered a real field. Similarly, the “dog agility course” amounts to just three shabby structures that are clearly neglected—a far cry from what one would expect from a dedicated facility.
It’s a shame, because the campground could have potential, but between the condition of the restrooms, the poor maintenance of the facilities, the lack of activities, and amenities that don’t match the description, our experience fell short of our expectations. Given the price charged, the value for money is truly very poor.this is a translation, click here for the original
Nous avons séjourné dans ce camping récemment et nous avons été très déçus. Je mets une étoile uniquement pour le cadre, qui reste agréable.
Pour le reste, ce camping ne mérite selon nous pas ses 4 étoiles et ne vaut clairement pas le prix demandé.
Les sanitaires sont le principal point noir : un seul bloc sanitaire, très vétuste, avec des douches extrêmement capricieuses (température qui passe du chaud au froid et pression irrégulière). Les toilettes sentaient fortement l’urine dès le matin, ce qui donne une impression de manque d’entretien.
La piscine avait une eau trouble pendant notre séjour, ce qui n’est pas rassurant pour un établissement de cette catégorie.
Les animations étaient également très limitées, loin de ce que l’on peut attendre d’un camping 4 étoiles. De manière générale, nous avons trouvé le camping très morose et sans vie, avec peu d’ambiance et peu d’activités proposées pour les vacanciers.
Nous avons aussi été surpris de constater que certaines prestations mises en avant ne correspondent pas à la réalité. Le « terrain de foot » annoncé est en réalité inexistant : il s’agit simplement de petites cages de football installées sur un espace qui ne peut pas être considéré comme un véritable terrain. De même, le « terrain d’agility pour chien » se résume à trois pauvres structures visiblement à l’abandon, très loin de ce que l’on peut attendre d’un équipement dédié.
C’est dommage, car le camping pourrait avoir du potentiel, mais entre l’état des sanitaires, l’entretien insuffisant des équipements, le manque d’animation et des prestations qui ne correspondent pas à la description, notre expérience n’a pas été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Au vu du tarif demandé, le rapport qualité/prix est vraiment très mauvais. -
19 Aug 2026
Beautiful location, plenty to do for kids, still authentic rather than touristy
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Mooie ligging, veel te doen voor kids, nog authentiek ipv massa
Frequently asked questions about Camping de Vaubarlet
Is glamping in Sainte-Sigolène at the Vaubarlet popular with families and young couples?
The Vaubarlet is a family campsite with a heated pool and paddling pool, a bar and restaurant. It is an ideal destination to spend unforgettable vacations with family, together or with friends.
Does Camping de Vaubarlet have its own restaurant?
Yes. The campsite's cafe-restaurant serves small dishes daily between 12:00-6:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. traditional meals with regional products. In high season there is also a breakfast service every day. In low season, this service is offered only on weekends.
Does Camping de Vaubarlet have a swimming pool?
At Camping de Vaubarlet you can enjoy a relaxing glamping vacation with swimming pool and paddling pool for a daily cooling dip.
Is there a camp store available?
You can get fresh bread rolls at the campsite shop, as well as everyday and local Haute-Loire products.
Note: The store is only open in high season.
What activities are available at this glamping site in Sainte-Sigolène?
There is plenty of fun for children at Camping de Vaubarlet. There is a playground, heated paddling pool, bouncy castle, and in high season there is a kids club every morning. Family activities are also organized such as petanque or molekki competitions.
How far is Camping de Vaubarlet from the city center?
The center of Sainte-Sigolène is a 10-minute drive from the campground.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is 10 minutes by car.
What kind of activities are there to do near Camping de Vaubarlet?
There are numerous activities to do in the area. For the active vacationer, there are several hiking trails through beautiful nature. You can go mountain biking and on the water you can canoe and fish. Visit the beautiful villages and towns in the area and admire the museums and castles.
Is there wifi available at Camping de Vaubarlet?
Free wifi is available throughout the campsite
What glamping types can be booked at Camping de Vaubarlet?
At the glamping is the Villatent Wood. This is a luxury safari tent for up to 5 people suitable for anyone who wants simple but comfortable camping in nature.
When will I get my deposit back from Camping de Vaubarlet?
At the end of the stay, you will get the deposit back.
Where is Camping de Vaubarlet located?
The campground is located between St.Etienne and Le Puy en Velay, about an hour's drive from Lyon.
What are the check-in and check-out times for Camping de Vaubarlet?
The check-in at Camping de Vaubarlet starts at 16:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.Is Camping de Vaubarlet open all year round?
No, Camping de Vaubarlet is open from 7 April until 30 September.Is there an entertainment team at Camping de Vaubarlet?
Yes there's entertainment at Camping de Vaubarlet. Besides that the park offers mini disco, contests for teenagers and contests for kids.