Camping le Bocage, Mountain campground in Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemard, France.
Camping le Bocage is a mountain campground with 49 pitches situated along the Séveraisse river in an alpine valley. The site covers roughly 1.3 hectares and provides electrical hookups at most pitches alongside views of the surrounding peaks.
The campground was established to serve visitors heading to Écrins National Park, which became an official protected area in 1973. Its creation followed the park's growth as a destination for mountaineers and hikers.
The village maintains traditional mountain customs visible in daily routines and local connections to the land. The relationship between residents and their alpine environment shapes how the place feels today.
The site operates seasonally from June through October and features a heated swimming pool, volleyball court, and children's play area. Visitors enjoy direct access to hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails radiating from this location.
The location offers chances to spot golden eagles and marmots roaming freely in their natural mountain home. Several alpine lakes including Pétarel Lakes lie just a short drive away from the site.
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