Take a walk on the wild side with Eurocamp

There’s more to wildlife watching than budget-busting safaris. By offering free walking and wildlife tours between 24th August and 4th September at two of its top European parcs - in the French Alps and the Ardèche – Eurocamp is enabling the nature-lovers amongst us to enjoy a dream getaway at a price that won’t break the bank.

Holidaying during these dates also means that couples or families can take advantage of the operator’s current discounts on August departures – with 35% reductions on all holidays beginning between 21 and 27 August, and 30% off those starting between 28 and 31 August 2009.

The walks – led by specialist tour guides with expert knowledge of the local wildlife and surroundings - take place five days a week. There are up to two walks planned each day, which are tailored to match the abilities of individual walkers.

Eurocamp’s La Serraz parc, in Annecy Doussard, in the French Alps, is located in a delightful setting just a short drive from the azure waters of Lake Annecy – ideal for boat trips, swimming and other water sports. The marked paths through the neighbouring majestic mountains are ideal for keen walkers to explore.

Set in the most magnificent location, La Serraz is conveniently within walking distance of the unspoilt traditional village of Doussard at the southern end of the Lake.

A seven night holiday from Friday 28 August 2009 at La Serraz, in Annecy Doussard, costs from just £440 for the whole family staying in a two bedroom ‘Superior’ mobile home with decking (sleeps seven maximum). This is inclusive of free mid-week Dover-Calais ferry crossings and offers a fantastic £147 saving.

Eurocamp’s Val de Cantobre parc, in Cantobre in the Ardèche, is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s a perfect base for walking and bird watching - where you can look out for vultures and even golden eagles - and there are many picturesque cliff top villages, medieval fortified settlements and bustling market towns to explore.

Spectacularly positioned in the Dourbie Valley, between the Tarn Gorges and the Cévennes National Park, the parc offers fantastic views looking out over the nearby village of Cantobre, which clings to the rock face.

It has many excellent amenities - including new waterslides and a lazy river added to the pool complex last year, as well as a restaurant, bar and pizzeria housed in the medieval farm buildings.

There is also a whole host of other outdoor activities on offer including organised rafting excursions, caving, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, paragliding, bungee jumping, pot holing and horse riding treks.

A seven-night holiday from Friday 28 August 2009 at Val de Cantobre costs from just £356 for the whole family staying in a two bedroom ‘Comfort’ mobile home (sleeps seven max), inclusive of free mid-week Dover-Calais ferry crossings. This offers a fantastic saving of £147.

Fly-drive packages, alternative ferry crossings and rail travel can be arranged by Eurocamp at a supplement.

For further information visit eurocamp.co.uk.