Le Petit Liou
The grandeur of the landscapes and full of oxygen.
Le Petit Liou is a campsite*** located in Hautes-Alpes to Baratier, here, it's the camping spirit above all! Le Petit Liou welcomes you in a natural and preserved setting where you will be charmed by the exceptional panorama.
Come and discover the wild flora and fauna, admire the grandeur of the landscapes and fill up with oxygen!
The campsite is a member of the network Sites and Landscapes which selects “natural” campsites in the most beautiful regions of France. Here, you will find peace and authenticity the perfect place for all campers looking for nature, escape, discovery, adventure or just relaxation! It is also the ideal place to discover the beautiful region of High mountains !
The locations are spacious, shaded or sunny in a magnificent wooded park with the scents of Provence!
For motorhomes our locations are suitable, accessible for maneuvers throughout the campsite. In addition, a special motorhome terminal is provided to drain your vehicle and do the lots of water for free.
The campsite also offers a wide choice of rentals: Chalets, Cabins, Ecolodges, Tent-Toile, Mobil-Homes.
Large pitches that match your desire for freedom.
The campsite is close to the town ofEmbrun and Lake of Serre-Ponçon with its nine beaches labeled "Blue Flag"!
Thanks to the many hiking trails you can admire the grandeur of the landscapes, discover authentic hamlets, see marmots and eat wild raspberries! The many activities offered around the campsite will delight young and old campers! Enjoy the lake, the lake, the mountain and the natural parks of Queyras, Ecrins and Mercantour, the rivers of the Durance and the Ubaye. Also discover great cultural sites and local heritage.
Le Petit Liou is a calm place where you will meet beautiful people!
THE VILLAGE AND ITS REGION
Located between lake of Serre-Ponçon and the summit of Pouzenc (2898 m), the town of Baratier covers 1490 ha in the heart of a region rich in landscapes, history and culture from where you can shine.
The old village of Baratier located at 870 m above sea level, along the impetuous torrent of Cowherds, 4 km fromEmbrun and near the winter sports resorts of Orres and Crevoux, has managed to keep its old look.
“Poor but proud of heart” is Baratier's motto. The warmth and friendliness of its inhabitants offered to visitors illustrate this wonderfully. In summer, as throughout the year, local festivals and concerts enliven the village.
Every Thursday evening in summer, a guided tour of the village is commented on by a tour guide approved by the Ministry of Culture. Between the torrent of Cowherds and the canal, a visit to Baratier allows you to explore the issue of water in all its registers: protection against floods, irrigation, the use of its force, transformation into energy ... but you you will also know more about the typical alleys of the village, the fountains, the larch market, the grain sorter, agricultural tool of the Allard family mill (stationary since 1960), the Saint-Chaffrey church built in XVecentury, embellished with its sundial, The route ends in front of an exhibition of old photos to compare the landscapes of the end of the XIXe century / early XXe with those of today.
Three walks for everyone starting from the village square are also available: three marked walking and short hike loops.
In the village you can relax on the tennis courts, pétanque courts and, for children, on the playgrounds.
The SIVU "Les Loulous's" day center: During school holidays the center welcomes all children aged 3 to 12, residents and holidaymakers from 8 am to 18 pm from Monday to Friday
From Baratier, you will be able to discover superb natural sites:
- The valley of Siguret and Mont Pouzenc.
- The tumultuous Les river Cowherds
- The Liou trail on stilts at the mouth of the Durance.
- The ring road of the Mazelière forest (hiking, mountain biking)
- The ruined hamlet of Charamaille.
Not far from the village, you will discover and explore the must-see sites:
A 2,6 km Embrun, called the little Nice of the Alps because of its mild and sunny climate. You will stroll through the typical alleys with vaulted passages, colorful houses, facades decorated with sundials. But you can just as much, thanks to its magnificent body of water, practice sporting activities and also rest and sunbathe on its welcoming beaches.
5,3 km on the commune of Crots,'Boscodo Abbeyn of the XNUMXth century in its magnificent natural setting, has a lot of charm with its Romanesque church and its stone buildings whose roof is in larch shingles.
5,9 km from the village on the edge of the abbey, thein the Boscodon forest, superb pine forest, offers a number of trails for lovers of beautiful nature and also a botanical trail that will reveal the name of the plants.
At 7,5km on lake of Serre-Ponçon, artificial lake, it is the sea in the mountains thanks to its numerous nautical and pedestrian activities. Its Savines-le-Lac beach is monitored in July and August.
A 17,8 km Mont Dauphin, is a stronghold built at the end of the XNUMXth century by Vauban, it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its military architecture is remarkable. You can see, inside the fort, fountains, washhouses and green spaces encouraging a stroll.
Obviously, in such a rich environment, you will be tempted to know more, and to go even further in the exploration of this beautiful region, then, you will visit or contemplate:
Le Ecrins National Park, the valley of the Ubaye, the regional natural park of Queyras, the unusual natural site of Young ladies wearing Théus, and its incredible set of natural mineral sculptures. Saint-Veran, classified village, Seyne, Orcieres-Merlette, Gap, Pra Loup, the Pass of Allos, col d'Izoard and ... many other places just as remarkable!
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