The best gites Alpes

Perched at 1,450 m between Vaïre and Verdon, this old restored 17th century farmhouse welcomes you for a pleasant stay or lunch. The inn offers 8 comfortable and spacious rooms, 6 of which have private showers and toilets, and a master suite. A magnificent decor, a warm setting and a cuisine labeled Pays gourmand, a guarantee of quality and freshness. You will taste local specialities of a cuisine oriented nature in the old sheepfold with vaulted walls. The ideal conditions to spend a pleasant moment are gathered here!

The hotel has all the facilities necessary for a good stay. Equipped kitchen, living room with sofa and armchairs, seven bedrooms, two shower rooms, TV, ski facilities… you can find here friends or family and enjoy a beautiful view of the mountain. Located in the heart of the village, you will find shops 50 metres from shops and cable car at 300 metres… True happiness.

This house is very well suited to the idea that one can be made of a… bed. A tireless traveller, a tireless storyteller, who welcomes open arms and pagaille tips to discover the mountains and the surrounding nature and a different accommodation, an authentic mazot - that is, a former granary - now classified two ears by the Gîtes of France. Calm, conviviality, warmth and happiness await you in this charming place which will satisfy all the «homo touristicus» according to its owner.

Between the Alpine and Provence mountains, this chalet, increasingly oriented towards ecology and built at 1 000 metres above sea level, overlooks the village of Saint-Auban-d'Oze and its valley. Clear Waters is the ideal place for anyone who loves nature, which is omnipresent around you: orchards, apiaries, lower court and company animals will be at the source of your pleasure and that of your progenies. Here you will learn the joys of life in the countryside and in the mountains. Mountain biking, swimming, hiking, climbing, paragliding, horse riding, via, ski in winter, you can choose from many activities, all close to the chalet.

This farm offers a total change in a mountain setting, rich in a climate of Provence and the clean air of the Alps. Here your days will be stuffed with discoveries. For nature lovers, you will only have the embarra of choice between prehistoric caves, old argentifères mines, climbing, hiking or horse riding, swimming, air sports, or idleness. When you return to your getaway, you can share the guest table on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays nights (reservation desired). Meals are directly inspired by local and fresh products. It is also possible to order packed lunches.

This former farm has been built thanks to numerous shipyards, mostly thanks to urban youth groups and from all over the world. It is in one of the sixty available places that you will enjoy the place, with an exceptional acoustic phenomenon. Many cultural activities and environmental protection are proposed.

A friendly table, an easy accommodation, and a warm welcome, which allows you to enjoy all the assets of the country of Faverges, at a lower cost. Between the stage and family boarding house, located along the Annecy-Faverges cycling trail, the Auberge des Aravis welcomes tourists of passing, as well as mountain enthusiasts, paragliding, and all sports related to the surrounding nature. The rooms are simple but comfortable. You can find the same conviviality at the table, in traditional and family cuisine in the season. Frogs'legs, Milanese steak, reblochon net, and homemade desserts, like this delicious pie pie… Thematic evenings are organized. The user's friendliness, René Lafratta, and the attractive prices (depending on the choice of room) make it possible to enjoy all the sporting attractions of the mountain without getting ruined.

At the gates of the Vanoise National Park, discover the traditional Haute Maurienne, to Termignon the Vanoise. Away from the crowds, enjoy the pleasure of staying in an authentic living environment, at the heart of an unspoilt natural environment. Termignon combines with happiness nature, heritage and tradition. Termignon the Vanoise, a village with traditional architecture, is the ideal starting point for discovering the fauna and flora or enjoying the many leisure possibilities. In the winter you can choose between alpine skiing or cross-country skiing within walking distance of the chalet.

Quietly, in the middle of nature, this gîte-auberge has 2 rooms for 2 people and dormitories (or family rooms for 4 to 8 people). Some rooms and dormitories have private showers and toilets. For the others, showers and toilets are in the common areas. A sauna is at your disposal in the evening for a real relaxation. Meals are made according to your desires, diet and dietary restrictions but are always of high quality.

You will find this cottage, located in a farmhouse in the heart of a hamlet, between Serre-Ponçon lake and the Parc des Caskets. From here you can access hiking trails, with possibilities for sightseeing and discovery. The owner, a farmer, can also make you discover his activity.

A charming cottage in a comfortable chalet in the traditional Savoyard architecture, with a magnificent view of the Dents Teeth! Three levels, including a mezzanine to accommodate a family or a group of friends. A spacious and bright ground floor, all of which are laundered, in the decoration "mountain spirit", sober lines and contemporary cuisine, open on the living room. On the floor, two large rooms with balcony, contemporary bathrooms and a cosy mezzanine lounge with sofa beds. In the summer, guests can enjoy the sun on the panoramic terrace with a barbecue, followed by a nap in the sun loungers at the foot of the trees. And winter is suitable for snow games in the garden. The hosts are welcoming and discreet. Ideal accommodation between Thônes, Menthon-Saint-Bernard and Annecy, starting points for beautiful walks (Dents, Parmelan, Veyrier, Col de la Forclaz, Tournette, Mount Chavin) and close to the resorts of Little, Grand-Bornand, La Clusaz, Talloires-Montmin and Le!

From Seyssel, take the road in lacets direction towards Droisy, the cottage is located in the Dit. on the right, you can spend several hundred meters in the direction of the hamlet of the Prairod… A beautiful situation on the mountain above the Rhone and in the middle of the pastures for this cottage which welcomes you in group or family (single rooms or dormitories) for a weekend, a long stay or a stop on the GR 65 towards Santiago de Compostela. It can be received by floor, groups of 8 to 25 people and individual half board. The park of 1500 m 2 with its terrain area is ideal and the table offers fresh fresh produce, with catering service at weekends for groups. You can also order a picnic for the next day. In an old, well-renovated mountain farm, you can enjoy all the comforts of relaxing among friends, organising a family party or a seminar and discovering all the natural beauties of the region with the possibility of practicing many sports activities.

Béatrice and Hervé greet you warmly for one or more nights in their establishment, located south of the National Park Park. This former farmhouse of Champsaur, whose first stone dates back to about the th century, has been renovated in stone in the local style offering five comfortable guest rooms. Guest tables are also available upon reservation.

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, L'Edelweiss is a chalet-hotel run by Josiane and Jacky. The rooms, decorated in solid wood, offer cosy comfort and a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy a large, flower-filled green space with garden furniture, a boules pitch and a hearty breakfast with bread baked in the wood-fired oven. Hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, fishing and paragliding are all available on site. A lake is 10 minutes away, and the Lac de Serre-Ponçon 30 minutes.

The building, which houses the three rooms and the guest table, is only a completely restored farmhouse, surrounded by a huge green setting. The kitchen is friendly and careful, and wine (1/2 bottle maximum per person) is included in the dinner. Your host will serve an aperitif every night before the meal. You will have the pleasure, if you wish, of introducing free of charge to the collection of cynorhodo, which is used for the production of jam from October to December, and for "long" pears in October and November.

The Relais de Saint-Géraud is a charming place, offering vegetarian and vegetarian cuisine, prepared from local produce. You can enjoy a kitchen in an intimate atmosphere with a room with a capacity of 12. Here, everyone is welcome, Buddhist reprocessors, holidaymakers… The place offers several guest rooms. Watch out, make sure you book.