An eco-responsible campsite for sustainable tourism

Because we are fortunate to be in an exceptional natural setting, we wish to adopt an eco-responsible approach in all areas of the campsite. Our goal is to gradually reduce the campsite's impact on its environment. This is also the meaning of our commitment within 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!

• Zero use of chemical or phytosanitary products for the maintenance of green spaces and the choice of eco-labelled cleaning products for housekeeping.
• Develop local products for the snack bar: St-Nectaire from the neighbor, Auvergne charcuterie, burger buns from the baker, local potatoes…
• Capture and use rainwater for watering plantings, washing...
• Installation of solar thermal panels in 2025 on the sanitary facilities to heat a good part of the water for showers, sinks, washbasins... and use the campsite's historic boiler less.
• Elimination of disposable items in rentals  (end of disposable bed pads, disposable cleaning kits...) and at the snack bar (introduction of reusable pizza boxes, washable takeaway containers...)
• Being an LPO refuge by implementing the association's recommendations to preserve biodiversity. This is particularly why the campsite's hedges are not trimmed before summer (nesting period) but in autumn.
• Raising campers' awareness of the surrounding flora and fauna: loan of a nature observation bag, display of birds present around the campsite…
• Information on hikes, visits, activities… tailored to each camper or family to encourage discovery of local heritage .
• Installation of photovoltaic panels in 2025 to produce electricity and self-consume it as much as possible within the campsite.
• Raising awareness of biodiversity through organizing visits to the campsite's apiary with the help of a local association, Tralalarts Aydat, installing observation panels for fauna and flora...
• Use of a 100% renewable electricity contract.
• Work and changes in practices to limit water and energy consumption (electricity, gas, and heating oil)
• Replacing conventional urinals with waterless urinals , which is equivalent to saving approximately 20,000 liters of drinking water each year.
• Fostering trusting relationships within the campsite: loan of equipment without deposit (electrical connection, rackets, balls, petanque balls...), setting up a book box, a games box and a sharing box freely accessible.
• Prefer repairing and reusing equipment , or donating to recycling centers for example.
• Selective sorting, composting with the provision of compost bins, 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 !