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!
Enjoy your holiday in a wooden chalet a stone’s throw away from the scenic village of Vallouise. This holiday location offers prime positioning for skiing holidays as a family or amongst friends in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes and the Parc des Écrins. Enjoy easy access to the many different activities offered in the region: skiing, snowshoeing and other skiing sports suitable for all levels!
Cosy atmosphere guaranteed!
Discover your discounts thanks to our partnership with Skiset!
A fun-filled holiday…
The Hautes-Alpes off-piste
IMAGINE A SNOW HOLIDAY IN VALLOUISE
ALL THE USEFUL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO PREPARE YOUR STAY
Car park
located just a few metres from the Chalets
Raclette and fondue machines to hire
Sheets and towels included
Free baby kit
(travel cot + high chair)
A large sledge in each chalet
Logs available for the wood stove
Snow chains or winter tyres required
6
hectares
20
chalets
Disabled access
For your next holiday in the snow, discover Huttopia Vallouise’s all-comfort Montana Chalets lying at an altitude of 1,200m. Equipped with a welcoming hearth, this wooden chalet invites you to recharge your batteries fireside, after a day out on the slopes. Enjoy a cosy evening with family and friends around a hearty mountain meal. Its large terrace offers a magnificent view over the snow-capped surrounding mountains for a true change of scenery.
6 pax | 2 bedrooms | Bathroom
A pretty warm and cosy chalet in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes.
It offers an equipped kitchen and eating area with a wood stove as well as a bathroom with a shower and sink. For night-time: a main bedroom with a double bed (140×200) and a triple bedroom with a single bed placed above (90×190) and a double bed below (140×190). Duvets, pillows, sheets and towels are provided for a convenient stay at Huttopia Vallouise. An extra bed is also available on the bench seat in the living room (70x200cm).
Equipped kitchen | Electric heating | Wood stove | Deck
During the French school holidays, our chalets are available for rent for a minimum of 7 nights: from Saturday to Saturday during the Christmas holidays (17/12 – 03/01) and during the winter holidays (04/02 – 06/03). Book your stay directly online!
Outside the French school holidays, you can book for a minimum of 2 nights.
For all other periods, please contact us by phone.
COSY ATMOSPHERE
With its spacious lounge and fully-equipped kitchen, make the most of the wide doors and windows allowing you to appreciate the view over snowy nature, while keeping toasty warm! Enjoy the warm, functional interior for an evening playing boardgames or enjoying a hearty mountain meal. Chalet Montana offers you premium comfort, so you can enjoy a memorable stay.
A CRACKLING FIRE
Enjoy the fun and warmth of the wood stove in your Montana Chalet in Vallouise, after a day out on the slopes. You get to enjoy some reading and comforting winter evenings gathered around the fireplace. A supply of wood is available on site.
5 pax | 2 bedrooms | Bathroom
For 5 persons. Chalet Montana also exists with layouts designed for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) at Huttopia Vallouise. The kitchen and bathroom as well as one of the two bedrooms have especially been designed to ensure accessibility for PRMs. Unlike the Standard Montana Chalet, it only offers 5 sleeping places (4 beds + an extra bed) and it does not have a wood stove.
Equipped kitchen | Electric heating | Deck
THE LITTLE EXTRAS THAT MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
Sheets and towels are provided
A large terrace with picnic table and ski rack
Optional cleaning package
Free baby kit (travel cot + high chair)
Subject to availability.
A large sled in each chalet
Raclette and fondue sets available on loan
Booking mandatory. Subject to availability.
Departure times allowed until 16:00 on Sundays!
Only telephonic bookings accepted
(excluding school holidays and subject to bookings depending on availability)
After a snowshoe excursion or a day skiing in the Parc des Écrins or the Domaine de Puy Saint Vincent, enjoy services adapted to suit your needs in winter. Ski racks are available on the terrace of your chalet and raclette and fondue sets can be loaned, all going towards ensuring an unforgettable stay in the snow!
You will love the services available at Huttopia Vallouise for a truly relaxing snow holiday.
Shuttle for €1
A shuttle service located near to the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets offers easy access to the Puy Saint Vincent ski resort for €1. More information at reception or from the Vallouise Tourism Office.
Our exclusive discounts!
Thanks to our partner SKISET, enjoy ski rentals at discounted rates! Valid in the closest Skiset shops.
Reception
Our reception is on hand to assist you throughout your stay.
The on-site team remains available to provide any information you may need for your accommodation set-up in the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets Village, as well as to provide tourist information about its surrounds. The main activities at Puy Saint Vincent and Pelvoux-Vallouise, best restaurants at Les Écrins, most amazing experiences off-piste. We are happy to share all of our favourite winter spots with you.
A convenience store filled with local produce is also at hand should you need it!
Boardgames are also available for loan at reception: there’s nothing quite like a game of Uno, game of tarot or chess to help you unwind at the end of a busy day.
Raclette and fondue machines to hire
Bookings mandatory. Subject to availability.
Snowshoes for loan
Bookings mandatory. Subject to availability.
Sheets and towels included
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer
Optional cleaning package
Departure times allowed until 16:00 on Sundays!
Only telephonic bookings accepted
(excluding school holidays and subject to bookings depending on availability)
NEAR THE CHALETS
Lying 100m away from the Vallouise Huttopia Chalets, you can make use of the many different services on offer in the authentic, bustling village of Vallouise. Within walking distance, you will find a convenience store, bakery, library-stationary store, pharmacy and tourism office, amongst other things.
KEEP SAFE: EQUIP YOUR CAR!
To travel safe, make sure you have snow chains or winter tyres!
From 1 November 2021, any vehicle travelling in mountainous areas must be fitted with winter tyres or have snow chains in order to avoid risks on snowy roads.
In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes and the Écrins National Park, the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets boast prime positioning for lovers of skiing and winter sports. Set off to ski amongst family or friends, far from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts. Get the added advantage of exceptional quality of snow cover and sun exposure.
Puy Saint Vincent
5 km
The scenic modern resort of Puy Saint Vincent can be reached in just 15 minutes. Surrounded by high peaks, this resort is nicknamed “the wind-protected resort”. Lying at an altitude of 2,750m, you can enjoy a snowy area with slopes suitable for all levels lying at the heart of the larch forests of the Écrins mountain range. Puy Saint Vincent offers access to 75km of slopes, 35 Alpine ski slopes, 12 ski lifts, 35km of Nordic trails as well as play areas and 3 night slopes.
Station Village de Pelvoux-Vallouise
3 km
Discover the true gems in Écrins. This is where unspoilt nature reigns supreme! This manageably-sized skiing area offers magnificent landscapes and a variety of slopes to suit all family members. In total: 34km of slopes lying between 1250m and 2300m in altitude and 12 slopes (2 black, 4 red, 4 blue, 2 green). The resort also offers an exceptional 30km Nordic trail. This is sure to appeal to all cross-country skiing enthusiasts.
Serre-Chevalier
30 km
The skiing area of the Écrins mountain range forms part of some of the largest in Europe. In total: 410 hectares of marked skiing areas, 59 ski lifts, 81 slopes and 80% of the area is located at an altitude of over 2,000m which ensures optimal snow cover throughout the season. Can be reached from the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets in 45 minutes, making it a great option for a day outing!
NORDIC SKIING
A key activity in the area surrounding Vallouise. For both beginners and seasoned professionals, there are numerous slopes and magnificent views to be enjoyed. From your Huttopia chalet, you can even set off directly on foot to join the Nordic trails passing right by the chalets!
The Vallouise and Les Vigneaux skiing areas offer more than 30km of demarcated and marked trails, making it an ideal site for beginners and seasoned skiers alike. You can also practise this activity on the areas of Pelvoux-Vallouise (30km of slopes) or Puy-Saint-Vincent (35km of slopes) on the Ailefroide site or in the Freissinières valley area (20km of slopes).
And for novices looking to learn Nordic skiing? The ESF offers cross-country skiing and even biathlon lessons at the Pelvoux-Vallouise Resort. This offers a great opportunity to learn this form of skiing that is both sporty and revitalising.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Land of a thousand gems, who wouldn’t want to escape for a couple of hours or a day to discover the unspoilt landscapes of the Hautes-Alpes? Setting off from Puy Saint Vincent, Nordic skiing is an increasingly popular sport. To ensure off-piste goes hand in hand with safety, some of the routes are now marked and open to skiers of all levels.
Enjoy up to 60% off your ski hire with our partner SKISET. How does it work? You will be sent an exclusive booking link when you book your stay in a Chalet.
For the whole family !
You can, of course, also soak up the warmth of the wood stove in your chalet, while reading a book or playing some boardgames. For the inquisitive, several off-the-beaten-track spots are well worth the visit. The Vallouise Maison du Parc des Écrins offers insight into this protected National Park, its heritage, flora and fauna.
Rather into relaxation? The great baths of Monêtier (30km away) offer a vast spa area with naturally hot waters. On Sundays, a “children’s special” is also arranged!
Finally, it also provides the opportunity to access the Citadel of Briançon (30mins from the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets). Lying at an altitude of 1,326m, it is the highest town in France. The UNESCO-listed fortifications, the old town and collegiate church are remarkable and well worth a visit on days you’ve chosen to forego skiing.
Leisure and relaxation activities during your holidays at Pays des Écrins
Lying at the heart of the most spectacular snow-capped peaks of the Hautes-Alpes
The Huttopia Vallouise Chalets are located near to the two skiing areas of Puy Saint Vincent and Pelvoux-Vallouise which ensures a varied offering suitable for both beginners and seasoned skiers alike. Après-ski in the heart of Écrins, anyone? Paving the way for discovery of this land eager to share its know-how, values and originality.
Enjoying 300 days of sunshine each year, your snowy holidays are synonymous with the art of doing nothing, while majestic panoramic views lie at an altitude of between 1,200m and 3,000m! As a family, among friends or as a couple, the mountains in winter can provide a true wellness break, and the benefits are enhanced by choosing to stay away from the hustle and bustle…
Are you a mountain lover but not a fan of skiing? Not to worry, the region offers a multitude of other winter activities too!
What can you do in the surrounding ski resorts with children (and grown ups)?
Here are some ideas, all within a 20km radius of the Huttopia Vallouise Chalets.
