Huttopia
Vallouise
Looking to rent a wooden chalet in the Hautes-Alpes, in the heart of the Pays des Ecrins, for ski holidays with family or friends?
Discover the chalets in Vallouise!
Huttopia Vallouise Campsite ***
Chemin des Chambonnettes, 05290 Vallouise
The chalets with wood stoves
The stunning views of the mountains
Vallouise, authentic village
The resorts of Pelvoux-Vallouise and Puy-Saint-Vincent
The activities to enjoy in the Ecrins region
YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH PEACE OF MIND THIS WINTER
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WINTER 2021/2022 HOLIDAY INFO
Our chalets are open this winter for your mountain holidays! Come and enjoy all sorts of winter activities: skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, etc.
This year, for the Christmas holidays, our Chalets are open weekly from Sunday to Sunday*
*Please contact us by phone for all booking requests from Saturday to Saturday
To travel safe, make sure you have snow chains or winter tires! From 1 November 2021, any vehicle travelling in mountainous areas must be fitted with winter tires or have snow chains in order to avoid risks on snowy roads.
The chalets with wood stoves
The stunning views of the mountains
Vallouise, authentic village
The resorts of Pelvoux-Vallouise and Puy-Saint-Vincent
The activities to enjoy in the Ecrins region
YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH PEACE OF MIND THIS WINTER
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Just a stone’s throw from the family resorts of Pelvoux-Vallouise and Puy-Saint-Vincent, the Chalets of Vallouise invite you to stay in a 6 ha haven of nature in the heart of Vallouise, a small mountain village that has truly kept its soul.
Unwind with family or friends far from the crowds of the larger resorts! Tranquillity, a cosy atmosphere, magnificent landscapes, snow, sunshine, and freedom… An unforgettable mountain holiday!
PRACTICAL : There is a shuttle bus stop near the chalets to take skiers to the resort of Puy St Vincent.
Welcome to the authentic world of the Chalets of Vallouise
Stay at 1200 m altitude on a breathtaking site with 360° views of the mountains from the terrace of your chalet. The little hamlet of 20 chalets at Huttopia Vallouise campsite boasts a unique location within walking distance of the village centre. An authentic , family atmosphere guaranteed for your dream holiday in the snow.
Stay in a cosy chalet
These well equipped wooden chalets can accommodate up to 6 people. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sunny terrace facing the mountains, magical evenings around the wood stove, and a peaceful nights’ sleep snuggled up in the warm under a duvet to recharge your batteries in the midst of nature.
Winter sports for the whole family
Breathe in fresh mountain air, escape, get active! The Ecrins region is a giant adventure playground for all mountain lovers. The ski resorts of Pelvoux-Vallouise and Puy-Saint-Vincent, less than 10 minutes by car from the chalets, and are great for skiing and snowboarding. Or put on your cross-country skis and set off directly from your chalet! The cross-country ski area crosses the site, beside the mountain stream… Do you like getting off the beaten track? Whether skiing, snowshoeing, or dog sledding, there is something for everyone.
FOR HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING & ROCK CLIMBING LOVERS
Enjoy holidays in the summertime too! Huttopia Vallouise campsite is the ideal place to unwind in the summer in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes.
You can rent pitches, chalets, or fully equipped Wood & Canvas tents.
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You will be sent an exclusive booking link once you’ve booked your chalet.
French Alps, Pyrenees, Jura
Discover all the Huttopia destinations for your winter holidays in a chalet.
Bed sheets and towels provided
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Stay at the Chalets of Vallouise in a wooden chalet for up to 6 people, with a cosy atmosphere around the wood stove, and a large terrace with views of the mountains…
Bed sheets and towels provided
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Choose a low-cost option for your next snow holidays in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, just a stone’s throw from the family resorts of Pelvoux-Vallouise and Puy-Saint-Vincent.
The Montana chalet
This pretty and traditional chalet will be your Alpine refuge in the midst of the winter with its warm wood stove. Nestled in the heart of nature on a 6 ha site, just a stone's throw from Vallouise village centre, it is the ideal accommodation for a well-equipped holiday escape, where you can unwind beside the fire after a great day in the snow! Discover
A cosy atmosphere
Make the most of this warm, bright, and practical chalet to get together with family or friends around a board game, or to enjoy a delicious Alpine meal... And, for even more comfort, sheets and towels are included. Travel with peace of mind! Discover
Chalet Montana PRM
5 people - 35 m². The Chalet Montana also exists with a layout designed to offer disabled access. Discover
Fancy lighting a fire?
Enjoy the warmth and comfort of the wood stove after a day in the great outdoors to read a book or snuggle up together around the fire. Discover> Sheets and towels provided with your accommodation
> A large terrace with picnic table and ski rack
> On weekends, departure until 4p.m on Sunday! (outside school holidays and subject to availability)*
> Optional cleaning service
> Baby kit (cot + high chair) available upon reservation (subject to availability)
*Reservation by phone only
At the Chalets of Vallouise you can enjoy your holiday at your own pace in true freedom. In the winter, Huttopia Vallouise campsite offers holidays in its Chalet hamlet without board. The other facilities (central lodge, restaurant, etc) are closed in winter.
Here is some practical information for your authentic snow holiday!
IT'S EASY
The reception
The reception at the Chalets of Vallouise has regular opening hours for you to collect your keys.
During the school holidays, reception is open from 8:30 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 7 pm. Outside the school holidays, it is open Monday to Friday from 5pm to 6.30pm, Saturdays from 5pm to 7pm, and Sundays from 5pm to 6.30pm.
The reception team is at your service during opening hours to let you know all the tourist information you need about Vallouise and its surroundings.
THE LITTLE EXTRAS!
Time to park! Its the holidays…
You have arrived at your destination. It’s time to enjoy a tranquil, car-free site and to make yourselves at home in your chalet. There is a car park for your use at the entrance of the Chalets of Vallouise hamlet. Park your car and take one of the trolleys available for your use to unload your luggage and reach your chalet along the pedestrian footpaths.
A giant adventure playground
Your children can have fun in the snow and make friends in complete safety on a 6 ha site. It’s time for snowball fights and building snowmen! Unless they prefer the lovely playground, which is cleared of snow in the winter.
Other services
Want to travel light? Sheets and towels are provided with your accommodation!
The Chalets of Vallouise can lend you equipment upon request (subject to availability) for you to enjoy a great stay!
> Toboggans so your little ones can discover the joys of sliding down the snow
> Raclette machines for you to borrow from reception so you enjoy a delicious Alpine meal together after an action-packed day on the slopes.
Nearby
You can find all the amenities you need in Vallouise village centre 100m from the chalets: bakery, grocery store, newsagents, post office, cash machine, chemist…
Services
- Sheets and bathroom linen supplied
- Free baby kit
- Loan of fondue and raclette appliances
- Laundry room
- End of stay cleaning
- Sale discounted ski passes
The ski resorts
When you stay at The Chalets of Vallouise, you are right on the doorstep of two of the loveliest family resorts in the Ecrins region. Go skiing with family or friends far from the crowds of the larger ski resorts. With the added bonus of exceptional sunshine and snow cover.
The central location of the Chalets of Vallouise is ideal for exploring these beautiful ski areas just a few minutes from your chalet.
PRACTICAL : There is a shuttle bus stop near the chalets to take skiers to the resort of Puy St Vincent.
The nearby ski resorts
The village resort of Pelvoux-Vallouise
Discover one of the Ecrins loveliest resorts!
The small family resort of Pelvoux-Vallouise is nestled at the foot of the prestigious Écrins mountain range. You will fall in love with the varied landscapes and the slopes which are ideal for all the family (beginners, intermediate, and advanced). There are 34 km of slopes between 1,250 m at 2,300 m altitude, one of which is lit up in the evenings for you to enjoy night skiing.
The resort also has an exceptional cross-country ski area with 15 km of tracks.
Do you dream of unwinding far from the heaving crowds of the larger ski resorts? Book your chalet in Vallouise now.
The resort of Puy-Saint-Vincent
Discover this beautiful family resort, which is both authentic and modern, located just 15 minutes from the chalets. Surrounded by high mountain peaks and nestled against shady slopes, the resort of Puy-Saint-Vincent, known as “the village protected from the winds”, offers 75 kilometres of pistes amid the larch woods of the Écrins mountains. Ski and snowboard in ideal conditions between 1400 m and 2750 m altitude. Beautiful ski slopes await you as well as a range of open air activities in the midst of nature.
For your little ones
The foot of the slopes in Pelvoux-Vallouise Village, just 5 minutes away, is ideal for beginners and families.
And for the more adventurous, there is some exceptional off-piste skiing and ski touring in the area for seasoned skiers.
Skiing in all its forms!
The Ecrins region offers endless possibilities. Step into your skis and step out into the heart of nature.
Cross country skiing
Set out by ski from your chalet!
The Vallouise and Les Vigneaux ski areas offer over 30 km of marked and pisted tracks; an ideal site, where both beginners and more advanced skiers can ski in the midst of the forest.
You can also do cross-country skiing at Pelvoux-Vallouise (15 km of tracks) and Puy-Saint-Vincent (25 km of tracks) at the Ailefroide site and in the Freissinières valley area.
Ski touring
The Ecrins region offers endless possibilities for ski touring. Set off with a guide and all the right equipment to explore the most beautiful summits in a magnificent and unique setting, off the beaten track.
Here are some of the best areas to explore: La Blanche, Les Crètes de Reychard, Les Querettes, La Condamine…
Enjoy wild and unspoiled landscapes and admire the stunning views over Vallouise valley and the summits of the Ecrins mountains.
A wide range of activities
Walking and snowshoeing
The Ecrins region is a paradise for anyone who loves the mountains and snow sports. Put on a pair of walking boots and snowshoes to reach the resort of Pelvoux and its Igloo Village along the Gyr footpath from Vallouise. Enjoy the nature and pine forests as you pass through little hamlets and villages steeped in history.
Fancy trying some other winter sports?
Why not try a dog sled ride for a fun and unforgettable family outing amid magical landscapes.
The kids will all love the toboggan runs too. Or the more adept can enjoy ice skating at one of the two natural skating rinks in Pelvoux-Vallouise at 1250 m altitude and Puy-Saint-Vincent at 1600 m altitude.
Thrills and spills!
Discover the ephemeral world of ice. Part way between mountaineering and rock climbing, the ice cascades are accessible to all. There are 4 beginners cascades in Pelvoux, Puy Saint Vincent, and Argentière-La Bessée
Or why not try out “Snake Gliss”, in which a series of sledges are connected together, for a fun and wild trip down the mountain. Go along to Puy-Saint-Vincent to try out the experience.
If you’d like to admire the magnificent landscapes from up in the sky, you can go on a paragliding flight from Pelvoux.
Vallouise and the Ecrins region
Vallouise, a traditional village
You will fall in love with the picturesque little village of Vallouise, which has kept all its charm of yesteryear for a peaceful and relaxing stay in the mountains. Located in the heart of the Vallouise valley, on the edge of the Gyr and Onde valleys, Vallouise is a traditional destination where you can enjoy unspoilt nature and sunshine, with over 300 days of sunshine a year!
Discover the little hamlets of Vallouise, each one as pretty as the next: Ville, Rière Pont, Le Villard, Puy Aillaud, Le Petit Parcher, Le Grand Parcher and La Casse.
Vallouise also has a fascinating architectural heritage with its many sundials and a rich religious heritage of churches and chapels.
The pearl of the Ecrins
Located at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park, Vallouise is an ideal destination for anyone who loves winter sports and magnificent landscapes. Stay in a traditional mountain village, a wonderful starting point for exploring the surrounding summits and enjoying hikes with breathtaking views. The impressive Ecrins mountain range peaks at 4,102 metres altitude. Are you here to ski? The Ecrins region has two ski resorts. Puy-Saint-Vincent “the village protected from the winds” and the lovely resort of Pelvoux-Vallouise.
Enjoy your stay in Vallouise to discover Argentière-la-Bessée, a town with an industrial and mining past. You will be able to travel back in time at the silver mines of Le Fournel, the hydroelectric museum at Les Claux, and the traditional villages of these high valleys.
Sightseeing
Briançon citadel
Situated 30 minutes from The Chalets of Vallouise, Briançon town is well worth the visit. The highest town in France, at 1,326 metres altitude, its fortifications are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old town is remarkable with its collegiate church and gargoyle.
Local crafts & produce
During your holidays, discover the artisans of Vallouise: the Vallouise potters’ workshop with its sandstone pottery, the Maison Artisanale de Vallouise with its Alpine products (honey, liqueurs, Alpine beer, saucissons, pâtés, jams , homemade bread, and wine), the Maison du Miel…
After a great day out on in the snow, it’s time to treat yourselves! Tuck into a hearty Alpine dish at one of the village’s little restaurants or cook up a delicious meal in your chalet. Raclette, tartiflette, local cold meat platters, homemade beer… Awaken your taste buds!
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