Camping Valmalene

What a nice campsite Valmalene is in the Dolomites! You get to choose your camping spot, which provides plenty of space by Italian standards. The sanitary facilities are clean. There is a convenient little shop for basic necessities and you can enjoy delicious meals at the campsite. From the campsite, you can embark on various hikes. There is no entertainment program for the youth if that’s what you’re looking for. The babbling of the stream next to the campsite is soothing, but it can also be stressful for some. We had 10 wonderful days there and went on beautiful hikes. Our dog also loved it there; there are plenty of spots to swim.

Without a doubt, the 4-star rating is too high. But - A spot right in nature. A large terraced area. - Very friendly site owners who are always approachable and helpful. - With a bit of Italian, everything is no problem; English is also spoken by the younger generation. - The sanitary facilities are outdated but were clean. - A great restaurant on-site that offers local specialties at reasonable prices in addition to the usual pizza. - A bar/cafe where drinks are available at any time. - A simple swimming pool (was just being filled during our visit). We will definitely be back. Important: The access from Feltre is not suitable for large camping trailers and camping buses. The access to the campsite is quite narrow.

We received an immediate response to our inquiry during the peak season, but only in English. Upon arrival, it was already difficult because our limited English skills barely sufficed to handle the formalities. With a German website, I would have expected at least one document summarizing the essentials of the site in German at a 4-star location. Unfortunately, we cannot speak Italian either. Thus, our stay was difficult in terms of internet, shopping, and dining due to a lack of communication options. The impression regarding cleanliness (upon closer inspection), facilities, etc. does not justify a 4-star rating compared to other places, in our view. As for the site itself, there is a lot of space, especially in the open area. The site is mostly families (not a problem for us), staff is friendly, however, everything often requires a lot of waiting time (reception, shopping), as there is simply no one available or they just walk away.