An eco-responsible campsite for sustainable tourism

Because we are lucky to be in an exceptional natural setting, we want to adopt an eco-responsible approach in all areas of camping. Our goal is to gradually reduce the impact of camping on its environment. This is also the meaning of our commitment to La Via Natura.

This approach to ecological camping towards more sustainable tourism is based on a number of small actions. Some are solely based on the campsite, its facilities, its practices... others call on the participation of campers. A big thank you to all those who play along during their stay!

Some examples of eco-friendly actions

Our actions for sustainable tourism are of various magnitudes, from the most symbolic to the most impactful. Whether they are carried out by the campsite or shared with campers.
  • Zero use of chemical or phytosanitary product for the maintenance of green spaces and choice of maintenance products eco-labelled for cleaning.
  • Develop local products for the snack: St-Nectaire from the neighbor, Auvergne charcuterie, bread for burger from the baker, local potatoes…
  • Capture and use rainwater for watering the plants, washing...
  • Installation of thermal solar panels in 2025 on the restrooms to heat a large part of the water of showers, sinks, washbasins... and use less the historic boiler of the campsite.
  • Removal of disposable items in rentals (end of disposable pads, disposable maintenance kits...) and at the snack (implementation of reusable pizza boxes, washable take-away containers...)
  • To be an LPO refuge by implementing the association's recommendations to preserve biodiversity. It is especially for this reason that the campsite hedges are not trimmed before summer (breeding period) but in autumn.
  • Raising campers' awareness of the surrounding fauna and flora: ready with a nature observation bag, display of birds present around the campsite…
  • Information on hikes, visits, activities… adapted to each camper or family to promote the discovery of local heritage.
  • Installation of photovoltaic panels in 2025 to generate l'electricity and l'self-consume as much as possible within the campsite.
  • Awakening à the biodiversité with l’organization of visits to the campsite apiary thanks to l’intervention of a local association, Tralalarts Aydat, l'installation of observation panels of fauna and flora...
  • Use à a contract d'électricity d'origin 100% renewable.
  • Work and change of practices to limit water and energy consumption (electricity, gas and fuel oil)
  • Replacement of classic urinals by urinals without water flush, equivalent to about 20 000L of drinking water saved each year.
  • Promote trustful relationships within the campsite: lending equipment without deposit (electrical connection, rackets, balls, pétanque balls…), setting up a book box, a games box and a sharing box in free access.
  • Prefer repairing and reusing equipment, or donating to recycling centers for example.
  • Selective sorting, composting with provision of bio-buckets, collection of empty gas cartridges…
Other upcoming projects will enrich this approach in the coming months and years to come. The road is still long and we also count on your ideas and suggestions !