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The article lists seven of the highest campsites in the Alps, located in Switzerland, Italy and France. The highest is Camping Point Breuil (1,981 m) in Italy's Aosta Valley. Some sites, such as Arolla in Switzerland, are temporarily operating in a simplified mode due to severe weather.
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The article lists seven of the highest campsites in the Alps, located in Switzerland, Italy and France. The highest is Camping Point Breuil (1,981 m) ...
The article lists seven of the highest campsites in the Alps, located in Switzerland, Italy and France. The highest is Camping Point Breuil (1,981 m) in Italy's Aosta Valley. Some sites, such as Arolla in Switzerland, are temporarily operating in a simplified mode due to severe weather.
Updated: 18.07.2026
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