5 tips for hot camping this winter

The winter campsite is gaining popularity. Going on vacation or choosing to stay camping during the winter is no longer an unusual decision. Thousands of travelers choose to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes during this summer for several reasons.

Let’s find out together what are the advantages of going camping in winter, how to find accommodation and camping offices open throughout the year and how to correctly prepare your bivouac in the cold season?

Going winter to the campsite, why?

Predict Departure at the campsite during the winter It is not a decision that you easily make. It is rather common to go to early spring or during the summer to enjoy a mild climate and other summer activities. However, winter also has its part of very attractive surprises and animations for you. Winter is a time out of time, without the pressure that can sometimes impose in summer.

Traveling in winter mainly means fewer tourists, less waiting in places to visit and often more savings for places of accommodation such as campsites. The latter actually offer more interesting prices in the low season to discover the beautiful region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a snowy mountain views or not far from the lakes, waterfalls and plains. In winter, the Rhone Valley has magnificent moments in store for you.

The main challenges of the winter campsite

The camper in winter has to do with the cold, the rain, the frost and the short days. Here are some tips and good practices to have fun with all time, camping or outdoor hotels.

Very short days

Are you determined to examine all the hiking paths? Have you listed all the wonders of the region? Be careful, remember that you will have alone Ten hours a day To explore everything. In our latitudes, in France, the winter solstice offers us less than 9 hours of natural light. After 5pm: 00/18: 00, you can only count on the torch lamp to illuminate you.

The right strategy

Set reasonable goals. The night will fall faster than images. Half an hour before the fateful time, the visibility will already decrease. If you travel long distances, provide a significant margin of error. The worst that can happen to you will return first to the field to enjoy the sunset.

The right equipment

Several days before departure, check all lighting devices. It is important to perform these checks as soon as possible. The goal is to have enough time for Replace defective equipment.

The cold, of course!

It is not a surprise for anyone, in winter it is cold and you have to dress accordingly. Your goal is to maintain a maximum of heat, because the feeling of cold is nothing more than a loss of heat. The aggravating factors are Wind and humidity environmental. To resist, there is no secret. You must be in good shape and well equipped to stay warm. Like any other function of the body, heat production is influenced by lack of sleep and «fuel».

The right strategy

Suffer the cold less, especially in the early morning, make sure you sleep in the best possible conditions. To earn energy during the day, provide easy snacks to transport: hard eggs, an apple or energy bars.

The right equipment

Forever Sleep in winter at the campsiteYou need a carpet that will save you from the loss in vain for the heat from the ground. The down could be the same as what you used last summer. In some circles, as in the high mountains, every night it is cold.

Of course, the technical requirements of camping equipment may evolve according to the destination and its climatic specificities. Ask before departure and evaluate the relevance of your equipment. To eat well, take a stove. It will be very useful for cooking and preparing hot drinks to pour your Thermos.

In your backpack, you must also find all the essential elements of the season: soft and flexible fabrics near the body and additional layers, thicker or made by Technical fabrics For outdoor activities. These clothes have the distinction of leaving you free to move, while providing effective protection against cold, wind and rain.

Gel, potentially …

The surfaces of the officers may prevent you from going on if you are not adequately equipped. Choose your shoes well by analyzing the soles. You can also set up Anti-Verglas cramps On trekking shoes.

Go out in the rain

Rain and cold do not mix well. Difficult to dry the soaked socks of -1 ° C. To optimize the drying in the campsite, avoid leaving the laundry out during the night. Otherwise, the morning dew will be responsible for ditting. Leave them in the open air all day and bet on the relative heat of the tent to finish the job.

Good reasons to camp in winter

These precautions should not dissuade you from having a campsite in winter. On the contrary, it is an approach that has acquired popularity over the years. Natural sites are very different in a very different day in winter, more authentic, wilder …

If the nights are cold, they are also Guarantees without mosquito ! A real advantage to spend a quiet night, even at the foot of a lake. The days are short, but intense. This is good, all these activities will allow you to warm you up.

Even the sites that are not used to receiving in winter have More attractive price. Going away from ski resorts in January/February allows you to spend a great holiday without spending too much.

Finally, Win winter It can be more comfortable than you think.

What are the advantages of camping in winter?

Win winter The corroborating outdoors is being enjoyed for a trip with friends or during family events. The accommodation to discover the light festival in Lyon is reserved very quickly. The campsite therefore becomes a practical and economic solution to participate in this magical experience adored by everyone for almost 30 years. Another advantage of the campsite is the room. It is easy to organize your arrival to pass Christmas in the family And it guarantees different locations for parents, children and grandparents.

The price remains the most advantageous when you choose to come to Winter campsite. Comfort does not exist less than in the hotel or in the ski resorts and you can return the conviviality and good humor you appreciate during this type of stay. The campsites generally offer very useful services during holidays such as WiFi, a storage of bread and positions suitable for connecting to water and electricity.

Ideal destinations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region offers a wide choice of places to visit during the holidays (Annecy, Chamonix, Vichy, Chambéry, évian-les-Bains, etc.). Located at a comfortable distance from the mountains and the sea, the choice belongs to you. To fully enjoy Lyon and the surrounding environment, the Barolles campsite welcomes you all year round. It has 45 locations and 6 mobile homes. The campsite also has a bar, a laundry room and offers free WiFi.

The main objective of the Barolles teams to ensure optimal satisfaction for all our customers. Our toilets adopt autonomous and controlled energy management. Heated, can be used throughout the year. It was important for us that they were accessible to people with reduced mobility. The use of healthcare structures and hot water are services included in the prices we offer. Barolles are a calm and peaceful environment in which life is good. Authentic and warm, our team is at your disposal to find the solution to your needs.

The winter campsite in Barolles, nature next to Lyon

THE Barolles campsite welcomes you all year round On fully equipped positions for caravans and campers. Our site is in the middle of nature, near Lyon. On site, you have access to water, electricity and evacuation of waste water. WiFi is offered for the duration of your stay. Even if you are there to disconnect you, it can be useful to prepare a last minute route or visit.

You can also book your mobile house to sleep comfortably before leaving to explore the surrounding nature or the historical inheritance of Lyon. Our mobile homes have up to 4 people ability. They are equipped with a stove and a refrigerator and consist of a bedroom and a bathroom with shower and toilet. A beautiful 12 m² terrace complete this Comfortable accommodation for the winter.

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