Make the most of your holidays at Campsite La Tour Fondue**
Located at the southernmost tip of the Presqu'île de Giens, Camping La Tour Fondue is the ideal starting point for exploring unspoilt landscapes and exceptional biodiversity. Hiking enthusiasts can survey the sentier du littoral, offering spectacular panoramas of the sea and the Golden Islands. Scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will discover seabeds rich in flora and fauna, particularly around the Port-Cros National Park. By kayak or paddle, it's possible to explore wild coves and crystal-clear waters. The proximity of the Salins d'Hyères also means you can observe a multitude of birds, including pink flamingos. Finally, boat excursions to Porquerolles offer immersion in a veritable natural paradise. Between land and sea, La Tour Fondue is an invitation to discovery and wonder.
Diving and water sports: adventure in the blue
The Presqu’île de Giens is an ideal destination for diving and water sports enthusiasts. Its spectacular seabed attracts beginners and experienced divers alike, especially on the Gabinière drop-offs, renowned for their exceptional biodiversity. Wrecks like that of the Donator, a World War II cargo ship covered in coral, offer fascinating diving for maritime history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.
For those who prefer to stay on the surface, there are plenty of activities available. Paddleboarding and sea kayaking let you explore coasts, cliffs and secret coves in a peaceful setting. Extreme sports enthusiasts will appreciate kitesurfing and windsurfing, favored by favorable winds on the spot at l’Almanarre. A boat trip on a catamaran or sailboat is another way to admire the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline.
Between underwater adventures and water sports, a stay at Camping La Tour Fondue offers an unforgettable experience. In Hyères and on the Presqu’île de Giens, the unspoilt environment, marine biodiversity and numerous facilities dedicated to water sports guarantee total immersion in nature. Whether you’re looking for thrills or a moment of relaxation on or by the water, don’t hesitate any longer!
Activities and leisure
Scuba diving
Baptism, sea outings and courses, there’s something for every level.
Discover the richest underwater sites on the Côte d’Azur: wrecks, drifts, drop-offs, corals, groupers… The Gabinière dive off Port-Cros Island is one of the most beautiful underwater dives in the world.
Swimming
When you say camping in the Var, you say water activities! Among these activities: underwater hiking. The island of Port Cros and the protected, signposted underwater trail at La Palud is ideal for discovering the wealth of Mediterranean flora and fauna.
Sea kayak, paddle, boat rental
Comfortably seated in a kayak or upright on a paddle board, cruise along the coast to discover the landscapes of the Presqu’île de Giens, and easily access the wild coves with our partner La Petite Flottille, from the ports of Le Niel or La Madrague, which also offers boat rentals (with or without a license).
Hiking
For hiking enthusiasts, 18 km of trails around the Presqu’île de Giens. Equipped with your sneakers, take to the famous Sentier du Littoral to discover richly varied landscapes. Cliffs, coves, leaning pines, turquoise waters: a true nature interlude during your vacation. The islands of Porquerolles and Port Cros also offer magnificent nature getaways.
Kitesurfing School
The Mfkite kitesurfing and wingfoil school is located in La Madrague and offers lessons on the Baie de l’Almanarre, world-famous for its regular wind conditions and sunshine.
Challenge open to all
Speedkart is a leisure park dedicated to the world of motorsports. Challenge yourself with numerous activities for young and old: go-kart rentals, mini bikes, quads, electric cars…
Bike rental
Locabike offers rental of bicycles, mountain bikes, electric bikes (adults, children) and carrioles, enabling you to discover the wonders of the Presqu’île de Giens and the surrounding area.
Accrobranche and jumps
Dive into the heart of nature! Ecopark Adventure – La Castille offers 10 accrobranche courses with progressive levels of difficulty. Young and old alike will have plenty of time to discover over 200 workshops perched between 1 and 30 meters above the ground!
La Tour Fondue: history and underwater treasures
Perched at the south-eastern tip of the Presqu’île de Giens, Le Fort du Pradeau, more commonly known as “La Tour Fondue”, represents much more than just an access point to Porquerolles. Built in the XVIIᵉ century under the reign of Louis XIV, this structure originally had a military vocation. It was part of a set of fortifications designed to defend the Var coast against maritime incursions.
After a long period of closure to the public, followed by a long-awaited renovation, the fort is now home to the Musée de la Tour Fondue, which invites you to explore the captivating history of this site, as well as the Bay of Giens. Through interactive exhibits and a variety of visual aids, you’ll have the opportunity to understand the strategic importance of the Tower during its military era, as well as contemporary methods of underwater excavation. Models, plans and old maps highlight the essential role of this structure in protecting the Mediterranean coastline.
Between underwater adventures and water sports, a stay at Camping La Tour Fondue offers an unforgettable experience. In Hyères and on the Presqu’île de Giens, the preserved environment, marine biodiversity and numerous infrastructures dedicated to water sports guarantee total immersion in nature. Whether you’re looking for thrills or a moment of relaxation on or by the water, don’t hesitate any longer!
