The lake surrounds you, the landscape closes in, and everything feels set apart. Protected as a Natura 2000 site, this is a place to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the rare feeling of being somewhere truly secluded.
4-star campsite La Source : lakeside holidays in Aveyron
The Sunêlia La Source campsite is in the south west of the Massif Central, in the Pays du Carladez, for a holiday combining heritage sites, nature and traditions.
Come and stay on the shores of the Lac de Sarrans, a Natura 2000 classified site, next to Laussac Peninsula and a beach with all the necessary facilities. This heavenly place surrounded by greenery is right on the shores of a vast 100-hectare lake, that resembles the ‘fjords’ of destinations much further from home.
From the Château de Valon, that has been overlooking the Gorges de la Truyère for 800 years, to the 'Sentiers de l’imaginaire’ for walkers looking for adventure… the Sunêlia La Source 4-star campsite, on the shores of the lake will be the perfect base camp for your action-packed holiday, with something to please the whole family from April to September.
What sets La Source apart
Jump in, slide, take off. From the floating aqua park to the zip line and open-water swims, every day is active. Here, adventure flows naturally, always connected to the lake.
Advantages of Sunêlia La Source
Kids’ Club
The Sunny Club is open in the mornings from Monday to Friday in July and August for children aged 5 to 12. Their holiday programme will include DIY & artistic workshops and sports activities. Our team of experienced activity leaders will make sure your children have a ball, while you enjoy your own activities.
A Pool Complex in the Aveyron
Come and enjoy the pool complex at the Sunêlia La Source and from there, admire the breathtaking view of the Lac de Sarrans and the Gorges de la Truyère. Inside the pool complex, have some fun on the 40-m-long slide, in the 130 m² outdoor pool, paddling pool for the little ones and laze about on the sun loungers made available for you.
Eateries
The restaurant l’Annexe is open from mid-June to mid-September and serves Bistro-style cuisine, made using local products. On the chef’s menu, you’ll find an Auvergne salad, local ‘aligot’ dish, Cantal or Aveyron style burgers, etc. There is also a bar and takeaway dishes are available from the snack bar, depending on what you fancy.
Sports activities in Aveyron
Do you fancy a sporty holiday? Take advantage of the hills and natural environment all around you and try some outdoor activities such as hiking, zip wires, via ferrata, horse riding, etc. The La Source campsite also organises group classes and there are sports pitches so you can choose the sport you’d like to do on holiday.
Evening Entertainment
All summer long, there’s entertainment and activities for a great and relaxing atmosphere on the campsite: concerts, hypnotist shows, evenings of dancing on different themes (80s & 90s, current music and so much more), karaoke, ‘guess that song’… will all be on the programme of entertainment during your holiday.
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Presqu’ile de Laussac, 12600 Thérondels
Your holidays in the heart of nature between Cantal and Aveyron
Carladez in Aveyron or Carladès in Cantal?
Let the authenticity of the destination take you by surprise
Carladez or Carladès is a historic province of France, in the centre-west of the Massif Central. This area stretches between Cantal and Aveyron, and there is a wide range of outdoor activities available here, as well as the fascinating natural and cultural heritage of the monuments and traditions here.
Among the must-sees of this area, fans of ancient buildings will be delighted to explore the medieval castles of Pesteils and Valon. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the typical landscapes of the destination, along the many marked footpaths winding around the region, beginning with the 133-km-long GR 465 hiking trail. Food lovers will be able to give into the temptation of Cantal, Salers, Tarte à la Tome or visit the Thérondels cheese cooperative which specialises in the local ‘aligot’ dish and Thérondels cheese.
Go wherever takes your fancy!
Sightseeing around Sunêlia La Source
• Laussac peninsula,
• The Château de Vallon,
• The ‘Sentiers de l’imaginaire’ trails
• Laguiole and the cutlery industry
• The Pays de Saint-Flour
• Conques abbatial church
• Aubrac Regional Nature Park
Campsites in the surrounding area
Mobile home rental in Aveyron, in Thérondels
Mobile home rental in Thérondels, between Aurillac and Saint-Flour
Do you fancy a holiday in an exceptional location?
Enjoy a unique environment for your next holiday and the comfort of the rentals on our campsite: for 4 to 8 people, in a mobile home, a chalet or lodge, book your holiday accommodation with complete peace-of-mind and make the most of your cosy rental in lush-green surroundings in this destination on the shores of the lake in Aveyron.
Unusual rental on the shores of the lake in Aveyron
Do you fancy a holiday in an unusual rental?
Opt for the ultimate glamping experience! Tipis for 5 people with outdoor terrace area for those looking for an adventure, fully equipped lodge tents and spacious terrace areas to give your holiday that safari touch, or even opt for the Robinson’s boat, to really embrace the destination’s lake, on this rental that mysteriously washed up on the shores of the Lac de Sarrans.
Camping pitches in Aveyron
Opt for a comfortable camping pitch
As a family or a couple, pitch your tent or park your caravan on one of our intimate pitches with a surface area of between 80 and 120 m². Our pitches are surrounded by hedges and are staggered at varying heights. They are also equipped with water and power sources (6 or 10 amp).
Campsite for campervans near Aubrac Regional Nature Park
Looking for both nature and comfort? Our spacious pitches are ideal for your holiday in a campervan on the shores of the Lac de Sarrans. Equipped with a water and power source, you’ll also have a place to evacuate wastewater to make your stay here as comfortable as possible.
FAQ – Camping La Source
Camping La Source is located a short walk from the Laussac Peninsula , on the shores of Lake Sarrans , at an altitude of 650m. It is nestled in the southwest of the Massif Central in the Carladez region, on the border between Aveyron, Cantal and Aubrac.
Its address: Lac de Sarrans, Presqu'île de Laussac, 12600 Thérondels
The Sunêlia La Source campsite is located directly on the shores of Lake Sarrans , a magnificent reservoir classified as a Natura 2000 site.
You have direct access to the Presqu'île beach with a supervised swimming area in the summer.
Camping La Source offers luxury mobile homes and open-air pitches facing south with views of Lake Sarrans.
Premium accommodations:
- High-end mobile homes (Comfort, Prestige or Luxury) : 2 to 3 bedrooms for 4 to 6 people.
- Luxury chalets : 2 to 3 bedrooms, accommodating up to 8 people.
- Unusual accommodations : tipi, glamping cabin, lodge on stilts, for up to 5 people.
The locations:
- Comfortable location : approximately 80 to 90 m², water + 10A electricity
- Prime location : approximately 80 to 100 m² + 10A electricity
- Pitch with private bathroom : 90 m², 10A electricity, private shower, private toilet and sink, fridge rental.
The pitches are suitable for motorhomes: water point, electrical hookups and wastewater disposal.
The Sunêlia La Source campsite offers a wide range of high-end facilities suitable for families:
- Spacious accommodations : mobile homes, chalets and lodges for up to 6 people with covered terrace.
- Sunny Club (5–12 years) : children's club run from Monday to Friday in July-August, with creative, artistic and sports workshops supervised by experienced instructors.
- Heated swimming pool with water slide and paddling pool with water games.
- Play areas and indoor playroom.
- Multi-sports court (football, basketball, volleyball), mini-golf, ping-pong table, pétanque court.
- Evening entertainment and shows in July and August for the whole family.
During your holiday at the 4-star La Source campsite, have fun with family or friends:
- Supervised swimming on the beach of the Laussac Peninsula.
- Wibit inflatable Aqua-Park (July-August): inflatable games and water play areas.
- Water sports : canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, pedal boats and boats without a license.
- Fishing and launching for personal boats.
- Hiking and mountain biking in the Aubrac Regional Natural Park
- Horse riding : pony clubs nearby for horseback riding.
- Sarrans Dam : one of the major French hydroelectric dams with a viewpoint and educational panels on hydroelectricity.
- Village of Thérondels : a typical village of the Carladez region
- Medieval castles : Pesteil and Valon.