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- Heated outdoor pools, paddling pool, family water fun
- Panoramic Ardennes views, forests, peaceful hillside setting
- Adventure sports, family activities, picturesque villages
Looking for a family holiday in a scenic Belgium location where nature, swimming and outdoor adventure all come together? Camping ArdenParks Petite Suisse is one of those Belgian Ardennes locations where the scenery is almost as important as the facilities. Perched on a terraced hillside at approximately 500 metres altitude, the campsite looks across forests and the surrounding valley, giving many pitches and accommodations wonderful panoramic views.
What can families do here? Start with the two heated outdoor swimming pools, including a large pool and separate paddling facilities for the young ones, before heading to the playground, tennis court or sports fields. Onsite you'll find a campsite shop, snackbar - restaurant, modern heated sanitary facilities, Wi-Fi around the main building and a children's entertainment and animation programme.
We particularly recommend Petite Suisse for families with children from roughly 4–12 years, although active teenagers can also appreciate the surrounding outdoor adventure activities available. Hiking, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting and tree-climbing are all available in the wider Ardennes.
And the location? It is superb for exploring the region, with La Roche-en-Ardenne, Durbuy, Houffalize and the wider Ardennes within easy reach. So, would you prefer a relaxing pool day or an adventurous day roaming outdoors? At Petite Suisse, you can comfortably combine both.
The campsite gets high scores for the peaceful location, scenery, family atmosphere, pool and convenient onsite facilities. If you are looking for a smaller, more characterful and easy campsite this ticks those boxes.
- Heated outdoor pools, paddling pool, family water funTwo heated pools provide refreshing swimming for toddlers, children and adults.
- Panoramic Ardennes views, forests, peaceful hillside settingEnjoy elevated valley views surrounded by rolling woodland and beautiful walking country.
- Adventure sports, family activities, picturesque villagesCombine hiking and cycling with kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and climbing nearby.
Why this campsite
✔ Heated swimming — Enjoy two heated outdoor pools from May through September.
✔ Panoramic views — Choose an elevated pitch for the finest valley scenery.
✔ Kids entertainment — Let children join organised activities during the holiday season.
✔ Outdoor sports — Try tennis, football or volleyball together as a family.
✔ Ardennes adventures — Book rafting, kayaking or mountain biking nearby.
✔ Nature walks — Follow forest trails directly around the campsite.
✔ Family facilities — Use the playground, shop, bar and modern sanitary facilities.
✔ Flexible accommodation — Choose pitches, glamping tents, mobile homes or chalets.
- Pool
- Kids pool
- Toddler pool
- Sunbeds and Umbrellas - Pool
Number of pools: 2 outdoor pools.
Heating: Heated to approximately 28°C.
Opening season: Approximately May to September.
Opening hours: 10:00–20:00.
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
A snackbar / restaurant is available onsite, offering snacks and drinks, with pizza, pasta, burgers and takeaway options.
Opening period: usually from early April to late October. The snackbar is open from Thursday to Sunday outside the peak summer period, and 7 days a week in July and August.
- Archery
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Cycling
Besides offering a few onsite activities there are quite a number of activities available in the surrounding areas. Refer to reception for a list of activities and possibilities as well as possible assistance with booking activities.
- Animation
- For children
The campsite offers free children's entertainment and sports activities, with the programme varying according to the season. Main animation period: School holidays / high season.
- Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Pets allowed
- Dogs allowed
- Cats allowed
- Category 1 & 2 dogs not allowed
- Dangerous breeds not allowed
- Gravel Roads
- Washing machines
- Clothes dryers
Details
- Terrain
- Hilly, Terraced, Wooded
- Accommodation type
- Mobile home
- Suitable for
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Seniors, Adults
- Luxury level
- Standard
- Address
- Al Bounire 27, 6960, Manhay
The surroundings
Camping ArdenParks Petite Suisse occupies a spectacular hillside position at around 500 metres elevation in the Belgian Ardennes. Within 15 kilometres, the landscape is dominated by dense forests, wooded valleys, rolling hills, open meadows and small rural villages. The Ourthe valley and surrounding waterways add opportunities for canoeing and kayaking, while extensive woodland trails suit walking and mountain biking. The elevated campsite provides particularly attractive panoramic views across the green Ardennes countryside in almost every direction.
Distances
- Nearest airport
- Liège Airport (LGG), 60 km
- Distance from Utrecht
- 274 km
- Distance from Calais
- 328 km
Getting there by bus
DOCHAMPS Carrefour bus stop — approximately 0.6 km
- Supermarket
- Petrol station9km
- Pharmacy9km
- Historical AttractionsDurbuy – ca. 25 km
- Shops
- Restaurant
- Climbing trek
- MuseumsBastogne War Museum – ca. 35 km
- Nature ParksGrottes de Remouchamps – ca. 35 km, Parc à Gibier La Roche – ca. 14 km, Hotton Caves – ca. 20 km,
- River
Sights & attractions
- Parc Chlorophylleapprox. 3 kmDiscover woodland trails, nature play and family activities.
- Dochampsapprox. 1 kmExplore the peaceful village and surrounding Ardennes countryside.
- La Roche-en-Ardenneapprox. 12 kmVisit the medieval castle above the Ourthe.
- Parc à Gibier La Rocheapprox. 14 kmMeet woodland wildlife in a beautiful natural setting.
- Durbuyapprox. 25 kmWander Belgium's famously picturesque medieval town.
- Durbuy Adventureapprox. 25 kmTry climbing, kayaking and exciting outdoor challenges.
- Hotton Cavesapprox. 20 kmExplore spectacular underground chambers beneath the Ardennes.
- Plopsa Coo Ardennesapprox. 27 kmEnjoy family rides beside the famous waterfalls.
- Waterfalls of Cooapprox. 27 kmSee Belgium's spectacular natural waterfall attraction.
- Bastogne War Museumapprox. 35 kmDiscover powerful stories from the Battle of the Bulge.
- Circuit Spa-Francorchampsapprox. 35 kmExperience legendary motorsport and behind-the-scenes tours.
- Grottes de Remouchampsapprox. 35 kmExplore dramatic caves and an underground river.
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Pets
The campsite accepts both cats and dogs. For further details please refer to the accommodations on offer.
Cars and parking
The campsite is terraced and hilly; some accommodation areas have direct parking while other units use nearby parking spaces.
Reception
Reception hours in high season : From 08:30 to 19:30
Reception hours in low season : From 10:00 to 19:00
Morning hours : From 10:00 to 12:00
Afternoon hours : From 16:00 to 19:00
Rented accommodation check-in hours : From 16:00 to 19:00
A refundable deposit will be requested as a guarantee that the accommodation will be left clean and damage-free. This is usually around 100 Euro, and a credit card is usually required.
Supermarket
There is a small campsite shop onsite, located in the main building. It sells basic groceries, fresh bread, croissants, baguettes and barbecue supplies; sandwiches can also be ordered during high season.
For a larger supermarket: Spar Manhay, Rue d'Erezée 4, 6960 Manhay,
Approximately 8–9 km by road.
Costs on site
Guests may be charged a tourist tax onsite upon arrival.
Additional information
Paris approx. 325 km Calais 328 km Berlin 711 km Madrid approx. 1,320 km Rome approx. 1,075 km Utrecht, Netherlands 274 km Pozzallo, Sicily approx. 2,200 km
Nearest international airport Liège Airport (LGG) — approximately 60 km by road. This is the closest major international airport.
Campsite size: approximately 7 hectares. 274 listed pitch/accommodation units.
Closest train station Melreux-Hotton railway station — approximately 18.3 km. Address: Rue de la Station, 6990 Melreux, Belgium. Bomal-sur-Ourthe is another useful station, approximately 20 km away. Marloie is also nearby.
Petrol Station : TotalEnergies , Rue des Boussines 52, 6960 Manhay Approximately 8 km by road.
Pharmacy: Pharmacie Lejeune Manhay, Route d'Erezée 9, 6960 Manhay Approximately 8 km by road.
Tip from our team
My first bit of advice for Camping ArdenParks Petite Suisse is simple: If possible choose your accommodation with the view in mind. The campsite is terraced on a hillside, and the elevated position is one of its defining features. Several current accommodation options have terraces or outdoor areas overlooking the Ardennes. For families, we would build your holiday around the pool. The two outdoor pools are pleasantly heated to around 28°C, with a dedicated paddling pool for younger children and a larger pool for older swimmers. The pool is usually open between 10:00–20:00 during the May-to-September swimming season. Learn about the campsite's own activities in advance, rather than treating it purely as a base for excursions. Tennis, football, volleyball, the playground and children's entertainment make it easy for children to meet others while parents enjoy the relaxed surroundings. Past guests often praise the clean sanitary facilities, pleasant pool, sports facilities and peaceful evenings. For a more adventurous day, I would look into the wealth of activities available nearby and recommend booking an outdoor activity in advance. The Ardennes around Petite Suisse are particularly suited to kayaking, canoeing, rafting, mountain biking and climbing, so active families can easily turn an ordinary holiday day into an epic adventure. Finally, remember that the campsite is at around 500 metres altitude. Even during summer, evenings can feel cooler than at lower elevations, so a light jacket is useful. And if you prefer an easy evening, simply stay onsite: the bar/snack area and small campsite shop make essentials and casual meals convenient without taking the car out again.
Reviews
2.2
74 reviews via Tripadvisor
All reviews on Tripadvisor 74 reviews via Tripadvisor- Poorly maintained with many defects
“We were in chalet 16. We are very critical of the following: - There is a TV, but it doesn't work (in the whole park). It is said that it was on the site, but it doesn't show up during booking. I understand that the TV is out, but not THAT there is no TV for a whole year (!!!). If you take responsibility, you process that as a discount. The large bedroom smelled very musty. It turned out (in retrospect) to be due to 3 moisture absorbers full of stinky water (2 under the bed, 1 behind a curtain). - The wood stove was closed with zip ties. After consulting with the reception, I was allowed to use the fireplace "at my own risk." I find that strange. I rent the house incl. heating, so why "at own risk"? - The coffee maker was scaled and therefore didn't work. I cleaned this myself with vinegar. - The coffee table was half sunk into its legs and was crooked. A glass does not stay on it and slides off.”
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Very moderate campsite“Very mediocre campsite. The price quality ratio is completely skewed. The plumbing is outdated, much is broken (most of the taps at the sinks do not work properly) and it is absolutely not clean. Quite little plumbing for the amount of guests anyway. The welcome is impersonal and made friendly. The restaurant not much better with an app or column to order your food instead of just from a human. We did not take the pizzas. Just came out of the freezer. The camping part (not the glamping tents and standing caravans) still looks pretty nice. And if you're lucky you'll have a spacious pitch with shade (number 50). But you can also be unlucky and very close to your neighbors and in the sun.”
helpfulltraveller
Top“Super campsite for young families! The girls of the animation tried very hard to make it fun for the children. restaurant fine for a snack. In terms of sanitary facilities it was okay there was good cleaning but not all guests dealt with it neatly and the hot water was often on. We had a great holiday and of course things can be better but I think this is also part of the charm of a campsite. We will definitely be back!”
sonjal522
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