Rules for visiting Arêches - Beaufort
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsWild camping is prohibited throughout the municipality unless the landowner or operator has given express permission. Bivouacking is tolerated, except within 100 m of lakes, hydroelectric reservoirs and natural ponds.Source: areches-beaufort.com
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- AllowedLa Serraz area, in Arêches: 15 motorhome spaces, open all year, with free grey water disposal and water filling and public toilets.Source: areches-beaufort.com
- With conditionsBeaufort area, next to the rescue centre: 20 spaces, open from 2 May to 31 October. The Flot Bleu service point (waste disposal and water) is paid by card or tokens.Source: areches-beaufort.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsIn the mountains, dogs must be kept on a lead. They are banned even on a lead in 5 areas: Col de la Louze, Roche Plane, Le Mirantin, Montagne d'Outray and the stretch from the Charmette pass to the col du Miraillet.Source: areches-beaufort.com
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedCampfires, open fires and any activity that could start a fire are prohibited.Source: areches-beaufort.com
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsPark only in designated areas and leave a 4 m strip clear. Respect the bans on driving on some forest tracks and alpage paths.Source: areches-beaufort.com
- ProhibitedSwimming in mountain lakes and ponds, natural or artificial, is prohibited.Source: areches-beaufort.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Arêches - Beaufort?
- With conditions. Wild camping is prohibited throughout the municipality unless the landowner or operator has given express permission. Bivouacking is tolerated, except within 100 m of lakes, hydroelectric reservoirs and natural ponds.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Arêches - Beaufort?
- Allowed. La Serraz area, in Arêches: 15 motorhome spaces, open all year, with free grey water disposal and water filling and public toilets. With conditions. Beaufort area, next to the rescue centre: 20 spaces, open from 2 May to 31 October. The Flot Bleu service point (waste disposal and water) is paid by card or tokens.
- Can you bring a dog to Arêches - Beaufort?
- With conditions. In the mountains, dogs must be kept on a lead. They are banned even on a lead in 5 areas: Col de la Louze, Roche Plane, Le Mirantin, Montagne d'Outray and the stretch from the Charmette pass to the col du Miraillet.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Arêches - Beaufort?
- Prohibited. Campfires, open fires and any activity that could start a fire are prohibited.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.