Ecological, cocooning… Discover our accommodation the Southern French Alps

Whether it’s for admiring their peaks, watching out for ibex or an escapade rhythmed by the gentle trickle of a stream… the Southern French Alps remind us all the time how precious the mountains are. This is why each address selected guarantees respect for the environment and cocooning comfort.

A breath of fresh air in the Ubaye Valley

A cosy stay in the Montana Chalet Hôtel Spa

Feel like a holiday in green tourism mode? Head for a boutique hotel in the mountains of the Southern French Alps which has been approved by a number of organisations: Eco Hébergeur, Famille Plus, Qualité Tourisme… A guaranteed change of scene in the Montana Chalet Hôtel Spa in its heavenly setting in the middle of the Ubaye Valley at the foot of the ski runs of Le Sauze. Enjoy a 100% relaxing stay with free access to the spa for hotel patrons. From the point of view of accommodation, the hotel’s classical rooms with their parquet flooring, unvarnished wooden furniture and warm colours will suit you down to the ground! And if you also want to make the most of the warm winter sun, the superior rooms face south with a view of the runs. The best is the Montana’s suite, perched on the 3rd floor of the hotel under sublime timber frames, this little 65m2 cocoon offers an exceptional view of the surrounding mountains.

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Escape in the Pays des Ecrins

A 100% natural atmosphere in the Gîte-Auberge Le Pas du Loup

Far away from the noise of the town, escape to the charming Le Pas du Loup chalet in the Pays des Ecrins for a nature holidays in the mountains. It’s an ideal setting for recharging your batteries. Here, respect for nature is all-important and the chalet is a solid timber bioclimatic building equipped with solar heating technology. There are three types of room to choose from: “Refuge” for 6 people for a 100% mountain feeling, “Privative” for a more cosy, intimate atmosphere, or the famous open-air room “La tête dans les étoiles”. And as an added extra, the mountain skies are renowned for being the starriest and you can admire the planets and constellations from the gite’s observatory.

An adventure in the Réserve des Monts d’Azur

Night-time in an ecolodge, daytime on safari

For a holiday in unusual accommodation in the Southern French Alps, head for the Qualité Tourisme-approved Réserve des Monts d’Azur. Be tempted by this Alpine adventure in the heart of the Monts d’Azur. Enjoy a night in one of the Ecolodges, accommodation designed for couples or families installed right in the middle of the wilderness reserve where animals rule. Keep you eyes peeled: European bison, majestic deer, Przewalski horses and even golden eagles thrive completely free in the 700 hectares of the reserve. You will appreciate all the essentials for the duration of your stay: compost toilets, a natural swimming pool and natural products… A bush camp-mode cocooning holiday which includes two safaris to see the animals up closer.

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The Blanche Valley is well worth a visit

Smart holidays in the l’Étoile des Neiges camp site

For holidays in comfort in the mountains, there’s nothing better than the 5-star L’Etoile des Neiges camp site, which is ideally located just a stone’s throw from the sublime Lake of Serre Ponçon and the resort of Montclar. A 100% nature holiday awaits you and a number of hiking trails for both young and old take you on a discovery of the Alpine landscapes. For accommodation, you’re free to choose between comfortable camping, cosy mobile-home or a snug chalet for the best of holidays. And what’s more, the camp site pulls out all the stops with its exceptional relaxation area. You can relax in the spa, the sauna or the hammam, and stay fit on the sports grounds, the bathing area and the aquatic playground and enjoy yourself in the restaurant or the bar.

Un unavoidable venue in the Hameau de la Pierre

Beyond the clouds, a novel and ecological bed & breakfast in the Champsaur

Looking for an unusual accommodation in the Southern French Alps? The Au-delà des nuages Bed & Breakfast bears its name well – this is the first Domespace bed & breakfast in France. An exceptional novel, ecological concept for a responsible tourism. This bioclimatic building in the form of a dome pivots on its axis to follow the course of the sun and optimise its solar energy intake. The house is warm and built with natural materials for a warm, cosy and friendly atmosphere. There are common areas to share a good time and private rooms which are like little cocoons, and the 1,500 m2 garden for a relaxing moment. And as an added bonus, there is also a well-being area with a Nordic bath, a panoramic sauna and a solarium. Everything you need for an unforgettable holiday!

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An unusual experience in Le Boréon

Treetop huts to take you to high places

Looking for a holiday rental in natural surroundings? An exceptional accommodation lies hidden in the heights of Le Boréon. Wooden huts, perched at an altitude of 1,600 metres, will make you feel (almost) like a real adventurer! These huts are real wooden cocoons designed to house 4 people and are ideal for a family holiday. Psst! The view of the Alpine landscapes from the terrace is exceptional. There are many activities to choose from at the Centre Nordique du Boréon to make the most of the pleasures of the mountains. In winter, set off to explore the ski area with a lovely snowshoe outing, a tobogganing or skiing session; in summer, the area turns into a fishing heaven and you’ll see a lot of fishermen around the lake.