Holidaying in a campsite near the Mont Aigoual, is making the choice to have eco-responsible holidays. You will be in the middle of a natural environment with lots of sun in one of the most beautiful preserved areas of the South of France.
Mont Aigoual is the highest point of the Cévennes National Park, classified as UNESCO World Heritage since 2011. This peak is also famous for is weather station. This site is recognised as one of the 60 stations certified by the World Meteorological Organization as a representative climate station thanks to its long observed data record of more than 100 years. The observatory has a museum with a permanent exhibition and the public is greeted directly in the premises of the observatory. Benefitting from an exceptional geographical emplacement, the peak of the Aigoual has an altitude of 1567m. This means a unique panorama of the Cévennes mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Depending on the weather, you might even be able to glimpse the Alps and the Pyrenees.
Make the most of your camping holidays near Mont Aigoual and go and visit the numerous protected nature spots surrounding the peak. You are far from the seaside and its busy stretches. Many of the notable sites of the Cévennes National Park are near the Campsite Domaine D’Anglas. Numerous visits and outdoor activities are on offer.
The Mont Aigoual and the Hérault valley are full of treasures for fans of green tourism. There are many paths to walk, a lot of mountain biking to do, accrobranche to try out and even skiing in winter. There is something for all levels and all ages. For the amateurs of white water sports, you will need to go slightly further south of the Mont Aigoual The source of the Hérault river is at an altitude of 1288 metres in some peat lands. At the beginning of its course, the river is quite wild, this happens for the first 1000m where the river forms magnificent waterfalls. The torrent calms down at the village of Valleraugue but the water remains quite lively. Once the river leaves the Cévennes, it digs itself a steep river bed surrounded by limestone walls, but the water is still fast. Here, mother nature has created wonderful sights. The white waters of the river continue for another 40 km, the length of the gorges of the Hérault. This is perfect canoeing country. There are many places near Saint Guilhem le Désert that are ideal for swimming and there is the famous Pont du Diable (Devil’s Bridge) where many city dwellers come to cool off.
Unusual rentals near the Mont Aigoual
It is near these iconic places created by the passage of the Hérault river that you find the campsite Domaine d’Anglas. The campsite is the ideal starting point for holiday makers wishing to visit Mont Aigoual. The campsite Domaine d’Anglas enjoys an exceptional location. It is situated midway between the Cévennes and the Mediterranean sea, at the borders of the departments of the Gard and the Hérault. This unusual campsite sits in the heart of an organic vineyard and has many charming rental units close to Mont Aigoual.
You can book Gypsy caravans, lodges, winemaker cabins and wooden chalets that sit alongside classic camping pitches. In this 115 hectare property, these fully equipped rentals fit perfectly into the landscape. For you leisure camping holidays, you are also able to reserve large and shady pitches for tents, camping cars and caravans.
During your holidays, you will also be able to experience a wine tasting. The wine of the Domaine d’Anglas is organic and without sulphites. You will also have the opportunity of napping by the river or of swimming in a natural swimming pool. Go out and discover all there is to see on an active walk round the vineyards, changes of scenery guaranteed! Here, at the Domaine D’Anglas, nothing is left to chance. From the welcome, to the services on offer, to the amenities, everything is done so that your holidays at Mont Aigoual will be unforgettable.
The Domaine D’Anglas campsite and its team wish you a lovely holiday at Mont Aigoual.
