Campeggio Valle Gesso

The views and nearby hikes were lovely, and there were nice spots for tents and campervans. The facilities, though, were disappointing. The pool stayed closed for our entire June visit, even on sunny days around 25 degrees. Only one bathhouse was open, with just two regular toilets and squat toilets that nobody seemed to use. Hot showers took a coin, but hot water wasn’t guaranteed, so we sometimes paid for a cold shower. During our four days, toilet paper and hand soap weren’t replenished.

The campsite sits in a beautiful area, and the pool was great. It was almost always clean, too. The main drawback was the small number of regular toilets and showers. Around 8:30 in the morning and 7 in the evening, we often had to wait in line.

There aren’t enough toilets for the number of people, and there are rules about nearly everything. You have to take off your shoes before showering and switch to clean shoes meant only for the shower. Clotheslines can’t be tied to trees, you need to soap up before entering the pool, and bikes aren’t allowed during “siesta time.” Cars can only enter the campsite when you arrive or leave, so you can’t park beside your tent, which I found very inconvenient. There isn’t always space to park outside, either.

It’s about 1 km from the village, where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. The site itself is quiet and calm, with lots of permanent pitches. The toilet and washing block looks very new and is well equipped. There’s a beautiful pool among the mountains, with good lifeguards.