La Motte Flottante
A dream place !
WELCOME TO
the family campsite
La Motte Flottante
on the Pelleautier Lake
La Motte flottante: a dream place!
In an exceptional setting between the Ceüse mountain and the Massif des Ecrins, with a breathtaking view of the Pic de Bure in the Hautes-Alpes, the campsite La Motte flottante is a real country paradise for all lovers of sport fishing, peace and relaxation.
The lake
The lake was created on old marshes fed by underground water as well as by mountain streams. In the Middle Ages, a raft of rushes was floating in the middle, and farmers used to drag it to the shore with ropes pulled by horses and to share the hay, which was used for the roofs of the cottages.
When the water level got lower, the raft would drift back until the next rise. Located at the foot of the Ceüse mountain, the lake is mostly surrounded by a luxuriant vegetation (phragmites and typha).
Since it lies 970 meters above sea level, it is usually frozen in winter. Combined with an abundant fauna altitude also accounts for few mosquitoes in summer.
- 10km from Gap
- 35km from Serre-Ponçon
- 45km from Sisteron
- 95km from Briançon.
La Motte Flottante is served by the buses of the “Gap-Tallard-Durance” Urban Community, via a completely free network, we are on line 30 !
La Motte Flottante
SPORTS AND FAMILY activitIEs
Here are some activities you can enjoy around the lake either on your own or with a coach: fishing (subject to regulation), horse riding, paddling and hiking. For lovers of mountain biking, climbing, ultralight flying, white-water rafting and other thrills, or if you just want to discover the stars and galaxies (the list of attractions is wide open!), please check the comprehensive websites of the Tallard and Gap tourist offices.
Book your stay
At the Motte Flottante campsite in La Fressinouse
La Motte Flottante campsite is open all year round as an open-air hotel, with its magnificent 1 and 2 bedroom chalets sleeping from 1 to 6 people. Make your reservation directly on our website. Our office is open every day, in high season from the 1st Saturday in July to the last Saturday in August, from 8am to 10pm.
In low season from the last Saturday in August to the 1st Saturday in July from 8am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm. Don’t hesitate to contact us, we’ll be delighted to help.
The Chalets
The Chalets
Built in wood, our cabins are located on the shore of the Pelleautier lake, facing either the lake or the Ceüse mountain. They offer great views and provide all the amenities you need for a pleasant holiday at La Motte Flottante campsite; there is a parking space for your vehicle right next to your cabin.
From your cabin, you can enjoy magnificent walks to discover the Hautes-Alpes.
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