Posts Tagged ‘winter camping’
Camping at the foot of a hill
St Jean Montclar is the French resort which works both in summer and in winter. In summertime it offers tourists various pools, canoeing, river rafting, the big tennis, horse riding, also the pedestrian and bicycle mountain walks.
In winter St Jean Montclar is a mounting-skiing resort with a total area of driving zone – 45 km. Also there are 15 km of a running ski track and a skating rink with artificial ice.
St Jean Montclar is a silent settlement approaching for family rest, where only 327 inhabitants live. The settlement is in 10 km from Serre-Poncon and in 40 km from Gap. Read the rest of this entry »
Eco-camping on Lamposaari Island
Address: Finland, 18 km from Savonlinna city, Kosola village.
It is the most northern eco-camping of the world. From year to year Finland takes one of the leading positions for ecology worldwide; therefore the nature will certainly please you with its virgin beauty. The eco-camping is located on 5 islands. Islands are situated in Saimaa system of lakes, in 1 km from the Saimaa channel. All territory is under the protection of UNESCO.
The big island with the area of about 10 hectares is called Lamposaari (translates as “a warm island”). The stone ridge with huge pines passes across island center. There are some peninsulas. Numerous traces of beavers, squirrels, hares, raccoon dogs, foxes, geese and ducks staying have been found on islands. Read the rest of this entry »
The best camping sites in Russia. Part 2
To the West, but in the Russian style
“Silver lake” camp is one of the popular rest zones in Russia. It is situated in Ostashkovsky area of the Tver region on the bank of the Seliger Lake which cleanest water, according to a legend, contains silver, tightens wounds and cures illnesses. This rest zone is located only in 450 km from Moscow. If you want you can take place in a cottage or on the equipped platform. The administration will give you all necessary: a tent, a sleeping bag, rugs, a brazier and etc.
Being in this camping you can take part in held here festivals of an author’s song, in organized excursions to sacred springs and monasteries. You can go fishing or hire some boats/kayaks. Camping also has an athletic field.
The price for a night begins from 447 rubles. Read the rest of this entry »
Winter camping tips
When people think about external camping, they usually imagine summer vacations: the warm days, clear star nights, the nature in the full its blossom. But only a few tourists think of a camping during the winter period. However, as well as in the summer, winter camping should be pleasant for you, if you know, how to prepare correspond to the winter.
One of the winter camping advantages is that you will not have lots of people around you, having a rest. Children have returned to schools, and a frigid climate keeps crowds away. Imagine the unknown beauty of winter: motionless silhouettes of the naked trees branches, refreshing cold air, reflection of snow, recently dropped out. And a wonderful landscape outstretched to you. And nobody who can prevent your tranquility.