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Huttopia campsites: camping in the heart of nature
Huttopia campsites stand for a nature-camping concept that aims to combine closeness to nature with comfort. According to the ADAC portal PiNCAMP, the company was founded in France in 1999 by the Bossanne family. The name is a blend of “hut” and “utopia”.
Here you can find out what sets the brand apart according to the operator, what accommodation is available and what to look for when comparing. The sites are mostly in France, but also in other European countries and in North America.
Concept and focus
Huttopia promotes “stays in the middle of nature with every comfort” and emphasises sociability and discovery. According to PiNCAMP, its philosophy is “modern camping close to nature”: the accommodation is meant to blend into its surroundings without giving up comfort and service. From the start the company focused on “glamping”, the combination of comfort and camping.
The brand groups its sites into three tiers: Origin, Authentic and Iconic. It names authenticity, comfort and respect for the environment as its guiding principles.
PiNCAMP describes the sites as dog-friendly and family-friendly. This assessment comes from the chain profile and does not automatically apply to every individual site.
Countries and locations
According to the operator, there are more than 50 nature campsites in France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as in North America. One search source lists 44 campsites and 6 villages in France and the Netherlands; PiNCAMP lists 56 sites. The figures differ depending on the source and date.
Regions named include the Alps, Alsace with the Vosges, Brittany and Normandy, the Atlantic coast, the Dordogne, Provence and the Loire Valley. The sites are therefore found in mountain, coastal and river regions alike.
Accommodation types
Besides classic pitches, the brand offers equipped accommodation. PiNCAMP mentions, among others:
tents built with timber and canvas, with varying facilities, from smaller versions with a bathroom and stove to larger ones with a kitchen area
wooden cabins that are a cross between a tent and a cabin
chalets and wooden cabins with their own bathroom and kitchen
caravans with wooden shingles for families, with two bedrooms and a dining area
The brand also lists CityKamp (campsites in cities), Bivouacs (private nature pitches for vans, roof tents and cycle tourers) and winter chalets in the Alps.
Facilities and activities
According to PiNCAMP, most sites are characterised by modern sanitary facilities, children's playgrounds, bike hire, shopping facilities, swimming pools and leisure activities. How extensive these are depends on the individual site.
If you choose a nature-focused concept, you should not always expect water slides and a large entertainment programme. Check the description of the site to see what matters to you.
What to look for when comparing
Even with a single brand, the sites differ. Look out for:
Region and surroundings: mountains, lake, coast, river or close to a town
Category (Origin, Authentic, Iconic) and the facilities that go with it
Rental accommodation or your own pitch, and the equipment provided
Opening times, especially for winter offers in the Alps
Pool, restaurant, playgrounds and hire services
Rules on dogs and vehicles on site
Campsites that match
68 matching campsites in our database, here the 48 best rated (by stars), grouped by location.
According to PiNCAMP, the name is made up of “hut” and “utopia”. It stands for camping in harmony with nature in beautiful places, combined with comfort.
Who is behind Huttopia?
According to PiNCAMP, Huttopia is a French family business founded in 1999 by the Bossanne family. By its own account it runs more than 50 sites in Europe and North America.
What accommodation does Huttopia offer?
Typical options are equipped tents, wooden cabins, chalets and caravans with wooden shingles, alongside classic pitches. There are also city campsites (CityKamp), bivouac sites for vans and winter chalets in the Alps.
In which countries is Huttopia found?
According to the operator, in France, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Belgium, and in North America. The focus is on France; the number of sites differs depending on the source.
Are Huttopia sites suitable for dogs and families?
PiNCAMP describes the sites in the chain profile as dog-friendly and family-friendly. The specific rules differ from site to site, so check the information for the individual site.
