1 Le Barrage, 69510, Thurins
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A shaded natural parking area below the Thurins dam, beside the reservoir, with picnic tables, barbecue stations and dry toilets. The lower parking area has no height limit, while the upper barrier is 2 m; the access road is very narrow. Recent signs prohibit caravanning and camping, so overnight stays should not be made there.
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Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
New signs prohibit caravanning and camping, so we turned around.Translating
Great place for a peaceful night in nature. We recommend parking in the first car park, the lower one with grass, because there is no height restriction. The upper car park is heavily used by fishermen who apparently get up early!Translating
If you are over 2 m high, stop at the first car park. The toilets are always open. You can walk around the dam, but be careful: the road is very narrow. If you do not know how to pass other vehicles, do not come. For good drivers, it is manageable even with a 12-ton vehicle, 9 m long and 2.50 m wide.Translating
Great overnight option for one or two nights. The toilet is fine, and there is plenty of woodland all around as well as the reservoir, where you can sit comfortably on benches or picnic tables in the evening. There are also barbecue facilities. It can be a little noisier at weekends, as it is a meeting place for local people.Translating
At the foot of the dam... a wall! Certainly in nature with picnic tables, but a wall! We preferred the car park just before it.Translating
Gravel parking side under the reservoir. Very frequented by fisherman from early morning until late night - all friendly. Make sure to climb the reservoir which has scenic picnic areas. We had a calm night.
Surprisingly, SFR 4G+ reception is available, with between two and three bars. A very peaceful, quiet spot. A few walkers, all very friendly.Translating
A lovely place! Very quiet. Personally, I settled in an area about 100 m before this car park, because there is more space and I am waiting for friends there.Translating