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I have been in touch with the site and they will allow cars to park next to tents OFF PEAK season.
For us having the car nearby reduces the security concerns of having the car in a separate area, also a tent cannot be secured like a car that is locked and alarmed.
A lovely, terraced campsite on the outskirts of Volterra, which is a beautiful Tuscan town on a 650m outcrop which gives magnificent views over Tuscany. We stayed 16 nights in August with our 3 sons.
The campsite is quiet without any entertainment. There is a cafe that serves coffee and wine and a small shop. The site has a clean and small swimming pool that is open from 10 - 7 and swimming hats must be worn. The staff (their hours were about 7am-10pm) were friendly and helpful and they spoke good English. They were kind enough to tolerate our faltering Italian. The site has a barrier controlled by the staff in the office and a sliding metal gate that is closed at night. We felt secure.
There are no washing machines, but there are large sinks. Showers are hot and clean with no limits on the water you use. It was lovely not having to keep pressing the button every thirty seconds! There are lots of toilets (UK type and Turkish style) but you do need your own toilet paper. The toilets are regularly cleaned, but the drains can smell a little at times. There is a chemical toilet disposal cubicle and a good quality motor home service point that looks very new.
Car parking is off-site on an adjacent, gravel car park above the campsite that is reserved for campers although you are allowed to bring your car into the site to load up for day trips if you ask.
There are reasonably priced restaurants and a good 'Conad' supermarket within 10mins walking distance.
Access to the site is easy, but as the site is 650m up a hill, there is quite a steep climb and a few switchbacks to negotiate. It is on Google street view so you can follow the road along. We managed to get our our large unit up there (8. 2 x 2. 5m) without problems so most should be OK.
You can't book in advance, so you have to just turn up. We emailed the site in February and were told they always had space, but were only able to squeeze onto a small pitch for the first night. If this had been the only pitch the following day, we would have moved on, but fortunately for us, someone left the next morning and we were able to get a good pitch at about 10am. Pitches aren't marked out but there are enough electrical points with standard camping plugs. We did have to reverse the polarity.
It is a lovely site and Volterra itself is well worth a visit. Lovely shops, restaurants, views and historical monuments/museums. It makes a good central base for exploring Tuscany and the landscape surrounding you is beautiful. As we left and paid the fees, we were given a card that offers you a 10% discount if it is presented if we return. Four adults (14+) and one child cost 890€, not too bad as Italy seems more expensive than France.
A jewel of a camp ground. In the morning the church bells ring. The staff is very friendly and kind. No entertainment for children. Close to town but very quiet at night. The pool is free but is only open 10 hours a day. The toilets are kept very clean. The bar is small but every morning they have fresh bread. Only five hundred meters outside there is a large supermarket. We recommend it to everyone.
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Common Questions
Is Camping Le Balze child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Does Camping Le Balze have a swimming pool? YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities
Where is the nearest shop to Camping Le Balze? There is a shop on site View all facilities
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
No Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Camping Balze is fantastic. 
