Camping La Pinède

What Camping La Pinède does

Camping La Pinède, legally SARL La Pinède, is a privately-held French 4-star campsite operating on more than 8 hectares of pine forest within walking distance of Calvi beach in Corsica. The site accommodates 262 emplacements across multiple formats: chalets (Pigna, Nonza, Revellata, Marinella, Bonifato), mobile homes (Fanale, Davia, Scandola, Piana, Girolata), the unusual Lodge Saleccia on stilts, and comfort pitches. On-site amenities include the restaurant "La Table" serving Corsican cuisine, an on-site grocery, an aquatic park with heated 27°C pools and slides, a year-round wellness center with hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and massage services, a Matrix Fitness-equipped gym, a kids club (ages 6–12) and a teen club, plus a Mini-Golf, outdoor sports areas, and IRVE electric vehicle charging stations introduced in 2024.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with three tariff structures (non-refundable, standard, and flexible), generates revenue from accommodation rentals, on-site F&B (breakfast at €7.50, half-board at €32/day, full-board at €43/day), spa treatments (€35–€140), EV charging usage fees, and ancillary add-ons including booking fees (€35/week), tourist tax (€0.59/day/person), and eco-participation (€0.60/day/person). Distribution is entirely direct via a multilingual website (FR/EN/DE/IT) running on WordPress with a Thais Hotel booking engine, supported by SEO blog content, Facebook presence, and newsletter marketing. Customer payments include CB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, and ANCV holiday vouchers.

The addressable market is leisure travelers — primarily families and couples — visiting Corsica/Balagne during a March-to-November season, supplemented by year-round spa/fitness and off-season visitors. The company maintains a cross-referral partnership with Dolce Vita Camping in Calvi and lists 15 core employees with seasonal staffing likely higher. There is no parent company, no institutional investor, no M&A history, and no funding activity disclosed.

Name

Camping La Pinède

Legal name

SARL La Pinède

Website

https://camping-calvi.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Camping La Pinède is a privately-held 4-star campsite in Calvi, Corsica, operating 262 accommodation emplacements across chalets, mobile homes, lodges and pitches, with on-site restaurant, aquatic park, year-round spa, gym, kids and teen clubs, and EV charging, serving families and couples through direct online bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAOAA

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYTHAGAOAD

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Outdoor hospitality
• Campsite accommodations
• Spa wellness resort
• Beachfront camping
• Family vacation resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Calvi

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accommodation rentals (chalets, mobil-homes, lodges, pitches): The primary revenue stream comes from renting accommodation units (chalets, mobil-homes, lodges, unusual accommodations) and camping pitches. Accommodations feature equipped kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioning, TV, terraces, and adjacent parking. Bedding and towels are provided and renewed weekly.
2. Restaurant and bar (La Table): The on-site restaurant 'La Table' operates from April to end of October, offering Corsican gastronomic cuisine with regional products and local fish. Services include breakfast, half-board, full-board packages, a bar, ice cream, and themed evenings with live music. Takeaway pizza is also available.
3. Grocery store / epicerie: An on-site grocery store open from April to end of October, selling Corsican products including charcuterie, cheeses, spirits, and local specialties.
4. Wellness and spa services: Spa services including private hammam, sauna, hot tub use (€60/hour), and professional massages (30 min €35, 1 hour €70, duo 1 hour €140). Also includes packaged spa experiences (Well-being Pack at €150) and Zen Pack (€110) with welcome basket and end-of-stay cleaning. The wellness area is open year-round.
5. EV charging services: Electric vehicle charging stations (IRVE Type 2 AC 22 kWh at €0.55/kWh with €1.50 startup fee and €0.20/min idle fee; DC fast Combo CCS at €0.65/kWh with €0.50/min idle fee) generate paid service revenue.
6. Add-on services and packages: Additional revenue from optional add-ons including mid-stay cleaning (€80), booking fees (from €35/week), tourist tax (€0.59/day/person), eco-participation fee (€0.60/day/person), safebooking cancellation insurance, and children's equipment rental (cot, high chair, booster seat).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Camping La Pinède is a 4-star campsite in Calvi, Corsica, operating 262 emplacements across 8+ hectares of pine forest two minutes from the beach. It rents chalets, mobile homes, unusual stilted lodges, and camping pitches to families and couples, supplemented by on-site restaurant "La Table," a Corsican grocery, a heated aquatic park with slides, a year-round spa with hammam/sauna/hot tub, a Matrix Fitness gym, Kids Club and Teen Club programs, and IRVE electric vehicle charging stations.

Product overview

Camping La Pinède is a 4-star campsite offering diverse accommodation options including chalets (Pigna, Nonza, Revellata, Marinella, Bonifato), mobile homes (Fanale, Davia, Scandola, Piana, Girolata), unusual accommodations (Lodge Saleccia), and comfort pitches. The campsite features multiple amenities including Restaurant "La Table" serving Corsican cuisine, an aquatic park with slides and heated pools, a year-round spa with sauna/hammam/massage services, a Matrix Fitness-equipped gym, Kids Club (ages 6-12) and Teen Club, EV charging stations, and an on-site grocery. The 262-site property spans over 8 hectares, located 2 minutes from Calvi beach in Corsica.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chalet Pigna One-bedroom chalet (17.80 m² with 8 m² terrace) with bathroom and air conditioning, inspired by the charming Corsican village of Pigna; targeted at couples and small families seeking a 4-star self-catered stay.
• Chalet Nonza One-bedroom chalet (16 m² with 9 m² terrace) with bathroom and air conditioning, offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of the pine forest for couples or small families.
• Chalet Revellata Two-bedroom chalet (25 m² with 9 m² terrace) with bathroom and air conditioning, named after the Revellata peninsula near Calvi; targeted at small families or two couples.
• Chalet Marinella Family chalet (24 m²) ideal for families with several children; flagged as one of the best sellers on the campsite.
• Chalet Bonifato Three-bedroom chalet (32 m² with 14 m² terrace) named after the Bonifato forest area in Balagne; ideal for up to six people.
• Lodge Saleccia Safari-style unusual accommodation built on stilts (22 m² with 10 m² terrace) with two bedrooms (one double, one with single beds), kitchenette, and bathroom; targeted at families seeking a distinctive stay.
• Mobil-Home Fanale Modern, air-conditioned mobile home (30.5 m² with 15 m² terrace), elegant and fully equipped for couples or small families.
• Mobil-Home Davia 30 m² mobile home ideal for a family or two couples of friends, fully equipped with air conditioning.
• Mobil-Home Scandola 33 m² mobile home with two bathrooms, named after the UNESCO Scandola nature reserve; suited to families or groups wanting extra bathroom space.
• Mobil-Home Piana 31 m² mobile home ideal for small groups, named after the calanques of Piana.
• Mobil-Home Girolata 40 m² mobile home, the largest in the range, named after the scenic village of Girolata; suited to families or groups seeking premium mobile-home space.
• All-Comfort Pitch Premium camping pitch of approximately 150 m² with crockery area, fridge, sink, and electrical connection; targeted at guests bringing their own tent, caravan, or motorhome.
• Restaurant "La Table" On-site restaurant serving Corsican gastronomic cuisine with regional products and local fish; offers breakfast, half-board and full-board packages, a bar, ice cream, themed evenings with live music, and takeaway pizza; open April to end of October.
• On-site Grocery Store On-site épicerie selling Corsican products including charcuterie, cheeses, spirits, and local specialties; open April to end of October for resident and passing guests.
• Aquatic Park Heated aquatic area at 27°C with relaxation pool, water slides, splash pads, toddler pool, hydro-massage jets, anatomical benches, jacuzzi, and water play area covering more than 180 m²; open April to November.
• Spa & Wellness Center Year-round spa facility offering private hammam, sauna, hot tub, massage tables, and treatments using organic products, delivered by professional qualified therapists; also offers packaged spa experiences (Zen Pack and Well-being Pack).
• Fitness Gym Fully-equipped gym with Matrix Fitness cardio and strength training machines including treadmills, elliptical trainers, rowers, Climbmills, stationary bikes, guided machines, dumbbells, and adjustable benches; open year-round from 9am to 10pm with group classes including yoga, circuit training, and Zumba in July-August.
• Kids Club Free children's club for ages 6-12 run by BAFA-qualified animators offering creative games, themed days (Harry Potter day, Olympics), treasure hunts, art workshops, and donkey rides; open 10am-5pm in July and August.
• Teen Club Teen activity program for ages 12+ run by qualified animators, offering kayak trips, Laser-Tag, werewolf evenings, table football tournaments, orienteering, and paddle; open July-August.
• IRVE Electric Vehicle Charging Service Paid EV charging service with multiple IRVE Type 2 AC 22 kWh stations (€0.55/kWh plus €1.50 startup and €0.20/min idle fees) and a DC fast Combo CCS 50-100 kWh charger (€0.65/kWh plus €0.50/min idle fee).

Quantifiable outcome

• 262 pitches and diverse accommodation options ranging from chalets to lodges on a single 8+ hectare site near the beach

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dolce Vita Camping (Calvi)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 June 2015Dolce Vita is a 3-star partner campsite in Calvi with direct sea access. Camping La Pinède refers guests to Dolce Vita as an alternative option and promotes it through its blog and website. The partnership is primarily a cross-referral and co-marketing arrangement between two Calvi-area campings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Huttopia: Leading French glamping and nature-camping chain with 80+ sites across Europe. Comparable in offering pitched/tent/lodge accommodations plus family programming in nature settings, but operates at significantly larger scale with a network model.
• Sandaya: One of the largest French 4-5 star camping chains with high-end family resorts, extensive aquatic parks, spa facilities and kids clubs. Directly competes for the same 4-star family beachfront customer, with broader geographic reach.
• Yelloh! Village: French network of upscale independent campgrounds offering similar 4-5 star amenities (aquatic parks, spa, kids clubs, varied accommodation). Comparable positioning to La Pinède but with stronger group-level marketing and distribution.
• Marvilla Parks (Homair): Large French network of premium family campgrounds with extensive aquatic facilities, accommodation variety and kids clubs. Competes for the same Mediterranean beachfront family segment at greater scale.
• Ciela Village: French network of premium 4-5 star campgrounds in Mediterranean and mountain settings. Comparable offering of varied accommodation, aquatic parks, spa facilities and family entertainment.
• Les Castels: Network of premium French campgrounds with chalets, mobil-homes and pitches in scenic/natural settings. Targets the same upscale family camper segment with comparable amenity stack including pools and kids programming.
• Flower Campings: French network of independent 3-5 star campgrounds with shared marketing platform. Competes for the same family camping segment with similar amenity profiles including pools and kids programming.

Regional players

• Domaine de Bagheera: High-end 4-5 star Corsican campsite in Bravone offering premium chalets, mobil-homes, spa, and aquatic facilities. Comparable product positioning within Corsica, serving overlapping French and European family camping demand.
• Camping Le Capitello: 4-star Corsican campsite offering similar accommodation variety (chalets, mobil-homes, pitches), aquatic facilities and beach access. Direct in-market competitor for Corsican beachfront family camping demand.

Direct peers

• Camping Dolce Vita: 3-star campsite in Calvi with direct sea access, already a formal cross-referral partner of Camping La Pinède. Operates the same product mix (pitches, rentals, beach access) in the same micro-market, making it the closest direct comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campinglapinede
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camping-la-pin%C3%A8de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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