Camping in the Chartreuse Massif: what you need to know 

The Chartreuse Massif is a true paradise for nature lovers travelling alone or in groups! And what better place to enjoy a real vacation than a fabulous campsite like La Bruyère? Every morning, you wake up to the sound of birdsong. All around you are majestic mountains and breathtaking landscapes. Nature is well preserved here, and you'll forget all about the stress and pollution of the big cities. 

The Chartreuse Regional Nature Park offers a wide range of activities and leisure facilities. There's no room for boredom! However, for the best experience, you'll need to plan your stay carefully. In this guide, all the information you need about camping in Chartreuse is offered to you on a plate. 

The Chartreuse: a mountain range in Isère 

Before talking about camping activities in the Chartreuse, let's first explore this beautiful region, which continues to win over holidaymakers every year. It's a mountain massif in the Pre-Alps, nestling at an altitude of 2082 metres.

Chartreuse is part of the Isère and Savoie departments. The latter are part of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Geologically speaking, the Chartreuse is made up of limestone and long ridges. It is around 42km long and 15km wide, covering an area of around 400km2. The Chartreuse's economy is based on agriculture, forestry and tourism. 

Tourism on the Chartreuse massif in particular revolves around campsites, hiking, climbing, hang-gliding, water sports and skiing. The site also boasts a number of caves for speleology. 

Discover the Chartreuse's various campsites 

The Chartreuse campsite offers can meet the needs of all types of travelers. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a family looking for a green vacation, a nature enthusiast, a group traveler or a solo traveler, you'll find what you're looking for. 

The different types of campsite to be found in Chartreuse :

Traditional camping: ideal for camping purists 

Want to enjoy the simple, authentic pleasures of camping? A traditional campsite like La Bruyère is ideal. This campsite offers shared sanitary facilities and access to drinking water. Here are its main features: 

• • Immersed in nature

• • The bare essentials 

• • Suitable for all budgets

Camping chartreuse en glamping

For those who love nature, but don't want to give up comfort, "glamping" or "glamorous camping" is the best option. For accommodation, this type of camping in the Chartreuse massif generally offers yurts, tree houses or fully-equipped safari tents. Glamping is : 

• • Unusual accommodations in harmony with nature

• • Comfortable beds worthy of a 5-star hotel

• • Private bathrooms

• • Facilities often built with environmentally-friendly materials

Camping and caravanning in the Chartreuse region

The Chartreuse massif is also ideal for fans of mobile homes. Caravanning campsites are often equipped with emptying services, electricity supply and so on. This is generally the ideal type of campsite for groups. You can plan your trips with friends, family or as a couple... Here, you're entitled to ..: 

• • Total autonomy: your own home on wheels

• • Service areas for recreational vehicles

• • Often great opportunities to network with other travelers

• • Freedom to explore various sites in the massif

Wilderness camping in the Chartreuse

Is a more raw experience right for you? Wilderness camping guarantees total communion with nature in certain parts of the Massif. The only condition is that you respect the regulations in force concerning the preservation of natural sites. This type of camping in the Chartreuse offers you : 

• • Sleep under the stars, in the heart of nature

• • Travel in minimalist mode, without infrastructure or amenities

• • Respecting "no trace" and nature's ethics

• • Feel completely free 

Campsite services in the Chartreuse Massif

Chartreuse campsites offer a variety of services that generally depend on the type of campsite and the level of standing of the site: 

• • Pitches for tents, motorhomes, caravans 

• • Accommodation rental

• • Sanitary blocks, hot showers, toilets 

• • Restoration services

• • Facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility 

• • Solar hot water 

• • Free wifi 

• • Free access to freezer, fridge and microwave 

• • Filling and emptying station for motorhomes

• • Garage/workshop for bikes and motorcycles 

• • Topos and maps available, plus personalized hiking tips 

• • Marquee for sheltered dining and outdoor enjoyment 

• • Pets accepted at no extra charge 

• • Reception area always available

Activities on offer at or near a campsite in the Chartreuse Massif

A multitude of activities are available for children, young people and adults looking for fun in the heart of nature in the Chartreuse :