Bivouac de Pré du bois
Zone de bivouac et Campement du Pré du Bois is a private bivouac site welcoming hikers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, and donkey trekkers on the GR®7 trail in the Ardèche mountains. Located at 1361 route de la Brousse, Pré du Bois (500m from the GR®7), it offers tent camping areas and pre-installed tipis with basic amenities aligned with the minimalist spirit of wilderness camping. Facilities include dry toilets, solar showers, a small grocery shop, bike repair equipment, and paddocks for animals. The site emphasizes a simple atmosphere and supports hikers through resupply services, enabling complete freedom of movement while maintaining authentic outdoor experiences. (via official site)
- dry toilets
- solar showers
- water source
- grocery shop
- bike repair equipment
- shelter van
- paddocks for animals
- compost bin
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Bivouac de Pré du bois’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tent camping - Adult | EUR 6.00 per night |
| Tent camping - Child (under 11) | EUR 6.00 per night |
| Tipi rental - Per person | EUR 12.00 per night |
| Half-board (dinner + breakfast) - Adult | EUR 34.00 per night |
| Half-board (dinner + breakfast) - Child (under 11) | EUR 30.00 per night |
| Dinner only - Adult | EUR 24.00 per night |
| Dinner only - Child (under 11) | EUR 19.00 per night |
| Breakfast - Adult/Child | EUR 11.00 per night |
| Breakfast - Tipi guests | EUR 6.00 per night |
| Packed lunch | EUR 11.00 per person |
| Horse/donkey accommodation - Tent site | EUR 8.00 per day |
| Horse/donkey accommodation - Tipi site | EUR 5.00 per day |
Key facts
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
Vival- Proxi
- Produits Bachasson
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
Elan- Agence Moulin
🍽️ Food & drink
- La Besse
- La Padelle-café
- Les Glycines
➕ Medical
- Dr Fortier Beaulieu
- Pharmacie du Jardin de Cécile
- Sarrut Olivier
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Lavoir
- Fontaine
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Soccer
- Multi
🏧 ATM & bank
Groupama- Gendarmerie
Crédit Agricole
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Bivouac de Pré du bois.
Are dogs allowed at the bivouac?
Yes, dogs are permitted but must remain leashed. Feeding the farm's donkeys is strictly forbidden.
What should I bring for tent camping?
Guests must bring a headlamp (there is no site lighting), sleeping bag, and containers for waste removal. Water from the site source is unmonitored, so bring or use a purification system.
Are campfires allowed?
Campfires are prohibited except at the designated fire pit, and only when weather and prefectural restrictions permit.
What meals are available?
The site offers half-board (dinner and breakfast), dinner only, breakfast, and packed lunches. Prices vary for adults and children under 11.
What is included in the tipi rental?
Tipis include a wooden platform with mattress and blankets, accommodating 1–6 people. Guests must provide headlamp and sleeping bag. Solar showers and dry toilets are available, but water from the source must be purified.
How much does it cost to camp at Bivouac de Pré du bois?
Bivouac de Pré du bois charges a camping fee.
Can I pitch a tent at Bivouac de Pré du bois?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs Bivouac de Pré du bois?
Bivouac de Pré du bois is operated by Massif Central Randonnées.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bivouac de Pré du bois?
At Bivouac de Pré du bois, check-in is from Any time for tent camping; 5 PM onward f.
What languages are spoken at Bivouac de Pré du bois?
Staff at Bivouac de Pré du bois speak French.
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