Often travelers in a camper, a member van or a caravan are reluctant to go on vacation in winter at the campsite. However, you should try! 80% of Europeans who tested the campsite in winter are ready to renew the experience, according to Erwin Hymer Group’s study. In nine European countries.
To plan your Christmas or winter holidays on camping, you must first ask the right questions: why go camping rather than in the hotel or in the residence for leisure? How to equip your camper for the winter? Where to go camping in winter? How to find camping offices open all year round?
HomeCamper answers all these questions by revealing his advice, good business and destinations where you can camp for Christmas and all winter.
5 good reasons to go on winter vacation in a camper:
- Take advantage of the beauty of the winter landscapes
Both in the mountains, on the sea or in the countryside, winter offers a particular charm. Open the door of your camper on the snowy mountains, on a misty coast and discover winter fauna and flora, which is priceless! - Save
Save on the accommodation budget in order to take advantage of winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, slipping, excursions … The prices of residences and hotels in ski stations are often high, so try it in caravanne, which is much cheaper. Camp at the foot of the slopes to better appreciate the ski area and a good raclette … choose your ski package! - Found with the family for Christmas
Christmas is an opportunity to meet your family and what could be better than the campsite for this? Bring your whole family to the field and spend unforgettable moments aboard your camper, van or caravan. - Avoid the crowd of campsites and areas in summer … and its mosquitoes
It is obvious that this season you will find less camouflage in places. Take advantage of the intimate and privileged aspect of the campsite in winter. This is the ideal time to discover the beaches of the French Riviera, the Basque coast and Corsica often crowded during the summer. - Take part in the main winter meetings
Christmas markets in Alsace, Lyon Festival of Lights, Dunkirk Carnival, Gaillac Lanterns Festival, Lemon Festival of Menton. So many meetings and good opportunities to eliminate your caravan or camper for the winter.
5 tips and good floors to equip your camper, caravan or van for the winter
- How to equip your camper, your van or your cold caravan?
Those who say that winter says snow, ice and negative temperatures. So don’t forget your chains or snow tires. A snow shovel, ease plates, charging cables for the battery, antigrant bombs and a windshield windshield will not be too much! - How to isolate your camper, van or caravan?
What can cool (without bad words) travelers or vans of vans is the bad insulation of their vehicle. We advise you to get a tarpaulin to cover the front of the vehicle. It may also be useful to gain weight the door gaskets and the locks. - What to do against Frost?
Before departure, you have to think of putting the antifreeze in the ice lava tank. During your stay, you have to think of regularly draining the waste water from your camper or caravan to prevent them from freezing. If it is too late, you can get special products or use coarse salt. - What to cook at the campsite in winter?
Prepare for good hot and caloric dishes! Why not taste the specialties of Savoyard such as raclette, Fonue or Tortiflette? For chocolate lovers: good news! Its lipid ability makes it an ideal food for winter temperatures. - Look for the sun
An old advice like the world: set up in a position in the sun! It will make you win the few degrees needed for your comfort.
5 camping destinations in winter
- The Alps
Of course, the Alps are a privileged destination for this season. However, the prices are quite high. So go skiing in the camping Alps! The Biggest Ski Areas and Their Station Will then Be Offered to You: The Doors of the Sun (Avoriaz, Châtel, Morzine, Les Gets …), The 3 Valleys (Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menutes, Val Thorens …), Paradiski (La Plagne, Les Arcs …), Espace Killy (Tignnes, Val d’Isère. …), Sybelles (Le Corbier, Saint-Sorlin-D’arves …). On the program: skiing, snowboarding, sled, brooded wine, sled dogs, snow rackets, beautiful landscapes and Savoy cheeses … - The Pyrenees
Although generally smaller, the ski resorts of the Pyrenees are equally attractive than those of the Alps. The most famous winter sports resorts are: Grand Valira, Saint-Lary-Soulan, Tourmalet, Ax 3 Deni, Piau-Engaly, Peyragudes, Faire Romeu, Les Angles et Cauter. In addition to winter sports, activities such as Luchon’s thermal baths or the visit to the Pic du Midi are available. - Juror
1000 km. It is the length of the transverse ski courses offered by the Jura, one of the largest Nordic spaces in Europe. Although the mountains of the Jura include alpine ski slopes, the interest of going to this massif is to discover other sports and activities such as Biathlon, ski jump, snowshoes, slipping dogs, ice skating … with family or friends, we invite you, you and your fireplace.
- Alsace
For those who do not necessarily appreciate the snow, take advantage of winter to visit Alsace. Even if you can practice winter sports, we recommend that you go to Strasbourg to discover the region’s profession and gastronomy during its Christmas market. Kaysersberg, Colmar, Mulhouse also offer their animations to celebrate Christmas but also Saint-Nicolas. - Portugal
This winter: zip to south! Keep your ski ski and combinations and discover Portugal. Fashionable destination for tourists, this country offers superb circuits accessible in campers, vans, curtains or caravans. Both in the cities of Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto or Algarve, the Portuguese are very welcoming and will make you spend a hot winter.
If you are looking for a campsite open in winter, you have arrived at the right door. HomeCamper and its thousands of hosts will be happy to offer you open places all year round. Being able to travel 365 days a year, isn’t the freedom of the campsite