Les Echasses
Les Échasses is a 2-star family-friendly campsite set on 4 hectares in the Landes forest near Gastes, France, offering 155 pitches including 32 bare sites for tents and caravans, 5 motorhome stop-over spaces, and 118 rental accommodations. Accommodations range from traditional mobilhomes to unique options like La Roulotte (a carriage for 2 persons with air conditioning and microwave) and Le Campétoile (lightweight structures for hikers and cyclists, available with or without terrace and mattress). Located 1 km from a lake beach offering swimming and water sports, the camping provides WiFi coverage, bike rentals, tennis, pétanque, a snack bar, reception, and a children's play area, all within a calm, secure environment with delimited pitches. (via official site)
- wifi
- bike rentals
- snack bar
- reception
- tennis
- pétanque
- children's playground
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Les Echasses’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mobilhome 1-2 persons — Low season (Jan 1-Apr 5, Oct 12-Dec 31) | EUR 42 per night |
| Mobilhome 1-2 persons — Mid season (Apr 6-Jun 14, Sep 14-Oct 11) | EUR 53 per night |
| Mobilhome 1-2 persons — High season (Jun 15-Jul 5, Aug 31-Sep 13) | EUR 63 per night |
| Mobilhome 1-2 persons — Peak season (Jul 6-Aug 30) | EUR 630 per week |
| Mobilhome 3-4 persons — Low season | EUR 56 per night |
| Mobilhome 3-4 persons — Mid season | EUR 74 per night |
| Mobilhome 3-4 persons — High season | EUR 95 per night |
| Mobilhome 3-4 persons — Peak season | EUR 735 per week |
| Mobilhome 5-6 persons — Low season | EUR 70 per night |
| Mobilhome 5-6 persons — Mid season | EUR 95 per night |
| Mobilhome 5-6 persons — High season | EUR 105 per night |
| Mobilhome 5-6 persons — Peak season | EUR 840 per week |
| Discount / deposit | |
|---|---|
| Mobilhome discount — 2nd week of stay | 5% |
| Mobilhome discount — 3rd week of stay | 10% |
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Gastes (French pronunciation: [ɡast]; Occitan: Gastas) is a commune in the Landes department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. It is located in the Landes forest, between Mimizan and Biscarrosse.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
Vival- Supérette
- Les Comptoirs De La Bio
⛽ Fuel
Intermarché- Deghuillem
- Super U
🍽️ Food & drink
- Le Petit Gast'in
- Restaurant
- Restaurant/Bar le Chalet
➕ Medical
- Docteur Solange DARROT
- Docteur Pelissier Paugam Catherine
- Pharmacie Nadau-Ducler
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Sanitaires
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Multi
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
La Banque Postale
Crédit Agricole d'Aquitaine
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Les Echasses.
Can I rent bikes at the campsite?
Yes, bike rentals are available on-site. The campsite is connected to regional cycling paths providing access to nearby towns including Gastes (8 km), Biscarrosse (9-25 km), Sainte Eulalie (16 km), and Mimizan (23 km).
Is WiFi available throughout the camping?
Yes, WiFi coverage is available throughout the campsite.
Is the campsite open in winter?
Yes, the campsite is a 2-star camping open year-round (toute l'année).
What types of accommodations does the campsite offer?
The campsite offers mobilhomes (1-2 to 5-6 person capacity), La Roulotte (unique carriage accommodation for 2 persons with air conditioning, fridge, and microwave), Le Campétoile (lightweight accommodation for hikers and cyclists, available with or without terrace and mattress), tent pitches, caravan pitches, and 5 motorhome stop-over spaces.
What activities and facilities are available for families?
On-site activities include pétanque, tennis, children's playground, and themed summer evening events at the snack bar. The lake is 1 km away (10 minutes walk) with a supervised beach (in summer), swimming, windsurfing, catamaran sports, and a children's play area at the beach.
Can I pitch a tent at Les Echasses?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Where is Les Echasses located?
Les Echasses is in Gastes.
How many pitches does Les Echasses have?
Les Echasses has around 155 pitches.
When is Les Echasses open?
Les Echasses is open year-round.
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