Accommodation
Accommodation is in forest houses, located in former villages that no longer exist, nestled in the heart of state-owned forests.
Mountain traditions help preserve their original architectural character while respecting the setting and landscape. Their interiors provide comfortable places to stay in exceptional locations.
Restoration of all these forest houses began in 1995. Extensive renovation work is ongoing. To preserve their “Natural, Ecological and Exceptional” character, they are all independent and self-sufficient in electricity. This electricity is generated by pico-hydropower plants and photovoltaic panels. Charging your electrical devices will not always be possible (phones, torch batteries, cameras and video cameras). These houses have no Wi-Fi and limited mobile reception or other coverage such as 4G. Bed linen is provided, but towels are not.
All buildings are reserved exclusively for the group.
Mountain hut details
Nights 1 and 2: Gîte d’Agnielles
Capacity: 14 people in double rooms.
- 5 double rooms with shower room and toilet
- 2 double rooms: shower room and toilet shared between the 2 rooms.
- 1 dining room, 1 lounge.
3th night: Gîte de Rabioux
Capacity: 13 guests in double or triple rooms.
- 2 double rooms: shower room and toilet shared between the 2 rooms.
- 3 triple rooms with shower room and toilet
- 1 dining room, 1 lounge.
4th night: Gîte de Sauvas
Capacity: 13 guests in double or triple rooms.
- 5 double rooms with shower room and toilet
- 1 triple room with shower room and toilet
- 1 dining room, 1 lounge.
5th night: Gîte de Chaudun
Capacity: 14 guests in double or four-person rooms.
- 3 double rooms with shower room and toilet
- 2 four-person rooms with shower room and toilet
- 1 dining room, 1 lounge.
Important additional information
- The forest lodges generate their own electricity using turbines and solar panels. Power at 24 volts or 220 volts is limited. Only small devices, such as mobile phones or cameras, can be charged (no hairdryers), at all accommodation except the Chaudun forest lodge, where no sockets are available.
- Mobile reception is weak in this area. There is no 4G or Wi-Fi.
- Sheets and duvets are provided, so you do not need to bring a sleeping bag.
- As this trip takes you deep into nature, there is nowhere to shop along the route: please plan ahead!
Meals
Breakfast and dinner are served at your accommodation. Lunch is a picnic.
Your meals are prepared by local caterers, who prioritise fresh, local produce to reduce food transport and the carbon footprint, while supporting local businesses and artisan producers.
We do our best to accommodate special dietary requirements, including food allergies, vegetarian diets, and lactose-free or gluten-free diets. Please let us know as early as possible. Our routes take you through remote areas, so these requests need to be planned for in advance. For more restrictive diets, we recommend bringing any dietary supplements you need.
Wellness break: available at an additional cost.
Three wellness massages are available from Agnès of “L’Escapade Sensorielle” at the forest lodges in Agnielles, Les Sauvas and Rabioux (days: 1, 2, 3 and 4)
An ideal complement to your physical activity, these massages use essential oils to help your muscles recover fully.
- Sports recovery massage (back and legs). Duration: 45 min / Price: 50€,
- Introductory sports relaxation massage (back or legs). Duration: 30 min / Price: 35€,
- Chinese foot reflexology. Duration: 45 min / Price: 50€,
- + travel expenses to be shared.
Remember to book with your guide or logistics coordinator at the start of your trip.
Meeting point / End of trip
Meeting point
On Day 1 at 10:30 at Veynes SNCF railway station, wearing your hiking clothes and bringing a picnic lunch and a water bottle, as you will set off straight away on your first walk.
End of the trip
On Day 6 at around 16:30 at Veynes SNCF railway station.
