INSOLITE STAY & GITE d’ETAPE : O’Chambon is the ideal stopover point on the GR30, the Boucle du Sancy and the GTMC (Grande Traversée du Massif Central) mountain bike trail, ideal for a stopover on the shores of Lac Chambon. Several accommodation options
O’Chambon offers a wide range of stopovers and stays to suit all tastes :
– This friendly, well-appointed gîte features 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds, a large shared bathroom and a small lounge with a library, board games, maps and hiking guides.
– Le Dôme cocooning : a(…)
O’Chambon offers a wide range of stopovers and stays to suit all tastes :
– This friendly, well-appointed gîte features 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds, a large shared bathroom and a small lounge with a library, board games, maps and hiking guides.
– Le Dôme cocooning : a charming canvas-and-wood cocooning dome for a night “almost under the stars”, with 2 single beds or a queen-size bed, portable lamp provided, sanitary facilities in the adjacent building and private terrace overlooking the Dent du Marais cliff.
– The magnificent Cabane Le Nid Du Lac, overlooking the lake and facing the Massif du Sancy : superb fittings made entirely of wood and noble materials. You’ll have a queen-size bed on the ground floor and 2 single beds (or double bed) on the mezzanine with a breathtaking view, 2 bathrooms/wc, mezzanine with overhanging nets. Herbal tea room with kettle, Nespresso and fridge – Private wooden terrace.
– The mysterious Troglodyte room, nestled between rock and wood, with a queen-size bed and an overhanging single bed – small lounge with herbal tea room (dolce gusto coffee maker) – bathroom/wc – private wooden terrace.
Services : library, board games, hiking maps and topos – shared kitchenette – washing machine and tumble dryer available – bicycle reception point with washing facilities and repair kit.
Sophie is available to help you plan your trip, and looks forward to welcoming you.
You’ll be delighted to discover newly-created or refurbished accommodation, decorated to a high standard. The communal table will be laid with simple, homemade dishes and seasonal produce, particularly suited to the sporting public on a stopover.
The ideal place to stay to take full advantage of the attractions of Lac Chambon, at the foot of the Massif du Sancy ; direct access to the lake, numerous activities, equipped beaches, children’s play area and paddling pool with free access.
Hiking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing, mountains, ski resorts of Le Mont-Dore and Super-Besse 15kms away, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding. Medieval village of Besse, Château de Murol, numerous basilicas and small local heritage sites. Farm visits and Saint Nectaire cheese-making.
The region is magnificent, with the Chaîne des Puys listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the lake a special place to visit !
Spoken languages
Availability and booking
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Prices and payment methods
Bed and breakfast : 37 to 125 € (Single bed in shared room in "étape" package : €38 to €50
Double room and/or Dôme cocconing insolite : night and breakfast for 2 people : €108 to €128
Le Nid du Lac room : overnight stay and breakfast for 2 people : €198 to €248 – up to 4 people
Chambre Troglodyte : night and breakfast for 2 people : 198 to 248€ – up to 3 people)
Half board (pp) : from 59 € (Table d'hôte dinner – home-style cooking in a friendly atmosphere).
Picnic basket from 8€/pers
Pets : 4€ / night upon acceptance by owner
Linen service : €5
Canvas and wood dome sauna, wood-burning stove : session €15/person
Jacuzzi : session 15€/pers.
Tax not included.
Payment methods :
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Credit transfer
Comfort, facilities and services
Baby bath
Baby bed
Baby chair
Baby equipment
Bar
Barbecue
Bed 160 cm
Bed 90 cm
Bedlinen hire
Bicycle washing point
Board games
Book shop
Breakfast
Car park
Courtyard
Cyber space/screens with Internet access
Equipment store closed
Fireplace / Wood burning stove
Free WiFi access
Free car park
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Garden room
Hair dryer
Half-board
Ironing facilities
Italian shower
Jacuzzi®
Launderette
Linen hire
Luggage porterage
Microwave
Oven
Pets supplement
Pets welcome
Picnic hampers
Raclette set
Repair kit
Restaurant
Sauna
Separate garden
Shared tumble dryer
Shared washing machine
Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
Ski locker
Sofa
Television
Wi-fi
Wi-fi
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : O Chambon has the Toutou Sancy label and welcomes animals with pleasure ! These unusual accommodations are ideally located on the shores of Lac de Chambon, a must-see site in the Massif du Sancy. Everything is provided for a stay with a dog : bowls, poop bag, towels, outdoor water fountain, garden (not enclosed) with trees.
Terrace area and brazier for an evening in the great outdoors are also available. Sophie, who is also a dog owner, is on hand to advise you on the best walks to take with your faithful companion, so you’re sure to enjoy your stay ! Before booking a stay with a dog, please contact Sophie to organize your visit.
Additional information
The owner will be delighted to welcome you on site and share her favorites.
There’s a communal garden with brazier, terrace with sauna, jacuzzi and sunbathing area, and superb large geodesic domes for communal meals and a living room with pellet-burning stove, tables and board games, local and tourist documentation, free wifi access, computer point available.
Location
Environnements
Lakeside or by stretch of water, Close to GR footpath, Waterside, At the water’s edge
Accès
Located on the route of the GTMC mountain bike trail and GR30
O’Chambon Les Rives Lac Chambon 63790 Chambon-sur-Lac
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Updated on 30 March 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy