VISITS & SIGHTSEEING

Some ideas to do nice visits /to see around the Camping La Vaugelette***

When planning your stay in the Drome Valley, you can find here some ideas for visits and activities to discover around the campsite.

Also do not hesitate to visit the very nice tourist office website for more informations and good tips .

MONTCLAR-SUR-GERVANNE
5 minutes by car and an hour on foot. This is the village where the campsite is located. To visit!
MOTORCYCLE TRIPS
Between Col du Rousset, the roads of the Vercors, the Gorges de l’Ardèche, Mont Ventoux, the roads of the Alps. Superb roads to discover!
THE CLAIRETTE WINE
“Born to the sunlight of the Drôme valley, on slopes recognized as the highest in France, the “Clairette de Die” is a sweet as well as fruity naturally sparkling wine.”
CASTLE OF VACHERES
Fortified castle from the 15th-15th century, transformed into a residence from the end of the 17th century, restored. 500 meters from the campsite. (Website in French)
CREST
“Crest, a festive town with numerous cultural and sports-related activities in the heart of the Drôme Valley, is a gateway to Vercors. The medieval town was built in an amphiteatre shape at the foot of a rocky crest, looked down on by the Tower.”
HIKING
“Many hikes around the campsite, but also the GRAND TOUR de la Gervanne, the Ambel plateau, the Saou forest, the Rocher du Vellan, the Druise falls…”
LAVENDERS
“Oh lavender… We would dream of being able to share with you its pleasant fragrance that reminds us of all the scents of Provence, but even with our most beautiful magic trick we will not succeed…”
HILLTOP VILLAGES
“In the 11th and 12th centuries, medieval fortifications were established on these summits, mostly modest, but sufficient to see and be seen. For a long time historians attributed these hilltop villages to the necessity of defending themselves against the Saracens.”
FARMER’S MARKET
“The Drôme valley supports its producers and acts in favour of the environment, social and eco-friendly aspects of sustainable development.”
VERCORS REGIONAL NATURAL PARK
DESTINATION WATER/SWIMMING
“Well behaved and restrained in summer, the Drôme resembles a sea-side resort and draws to its banks many holiday makers who develop their tans and enjoy swimming in the calm and fresh waters.”
THE WATERFALL OF THE DRUISE
“The waterfall of the Druise, an impressive 72 meter high waterfall, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vercors.”

The Camping la Vaugelette* is located in the center of the Drôme department and at the gates of the Vercors Natural Park.**

“Its river, its lavender & wellbeing , Saoû Forest, the Tower of Crest , its hilltop villages, the Vélodrôme ( Drôme cycle path) , wild swims in rivers, “terroir” and short distribution networks, arts and crafts, the Clairette wine, the Biovallée® ( eco-friendly valley)…

The Drôme Valley abounds in pearls to be discovered but also Nice times to have.” https://www.valleedeladrome.co.uk/our-valley/

Many outdoor activities await you: walks, climbing, hikes, visits to lavender fields, well-known Drôme markets.

Some superb photos of the surrounding landscapes from @Vallée de la Drôme

Aerian view of the Camping La Vaugelette ***

vue aerienne camping vaugelette VISITS & SIGHTSEEING

If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you soon 😉

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