Off-Grid Mountain Hideaway with Stunning Nature Views in Colmars, France

Description

In the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, your refuge is nestled in the heart of nature, a stone's throw from the fortified medieval city of Colmars-les-Alpes. Come and recharge your batteries in a spectacular alpine setting, between larch forests, clear streams and unspoiled valleys. Within 30 minutes, explore Lake Allos, Europe's largest natural high-altitude lake, or the trails of Mercantour National Park. Summer and winter, escape is within easy reach

The space

* Sleeping area: one queen size bed 160 x 200 cm (2 adults) and a convertible bench (1 additional adult, extra bed)
* Kitchen area: fridge, gas hob, sink, utensils, dishes and condiments
* Dining area with high table, stools
* Bathroom: sink, walk-in shower and eco-friendly toilet (dry toilet)
* Soaps, towels and bed linens provided
* Heating by a gas stove
* Ceiling fan to cool you down (no air conditioning)
* Outdoor furniture (except winter period): table, chairs & deck chairs (no barbecue)
* Drinking water via a 5-liter fountain: do not drink tap water, which is supplied by a tank and is used for showers and dishes
* Cleaning included
* Free parking

On the catering side, in addition and upon reservation at least 48 hours before your stay (then according to availability after this period), your hosts offer you based on local products:

* Charcuterie board accompanied by a beer (€25)
* Cheese platter accompanied by a beer (€25)

GOOD TO KNOW:

The refuge is installed in nature and is fully self-contained: electricity is produced by solar panels, the kitchen and heating are gas-powered and running water is stored in a tank. You have all the usual comforts, but the idea of an alternative habitat is also to become aware of its impact on the environment!

As a result, a few rules are required during your stay:

1) Except for phones and laptops, do not plug in electrical appliances other than those provided on site, as this may damage the solar system. It is therefore not possible to use, for example, your hairdryer, a straightener or a raclette device
2) The risk of fire is very high in the middle of nature, it is strictly forbidden to smoke in the refuge and in the surroundings, but also to light any flame (no barbecue)
3) Wastewater is filtered by plants: you are asked to use only the 100% natural products provided (shower gel, dishwashing liquid)
4) No pets allowed in the shelter

Guest access
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Check-in: From 4 PM

Check-out by 10am

Key box available in case of late arrival

Attention, access to the refuge is via a dirt road for about 400 meters, which you can take with your car to park near the refuge.

If you do not want to take the dirt road with your car, you can park at the entrance of the path (a location is provided for this purpose) then end on foot.

During the winter months, we recommend that you provide snow equipment for your vehicle (mountain area)

Other things to note
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The shelter is located on the land of your hosts Benoit and Julie, who live on site. You may therefore come across them during your stay

There is no Wi-Fi in the accommodation

The entrance to the shelter is not on one level, it has a small staircase of 3 steps. The accommodation is not suitable for people with reduced mobility (PRM)

We immerse you in a world of extraordinary adventures, as close as possible to the localities & their inhabitants. Our concept? We make beautiful Eco-lodges, then we install them for free with friendly hosts, who want to welcome guests, in the heart of their regions, passions and local attractions. Our ambition is to install 1000 shelters, with 1000 fantastic hosts, everywhere on Earth (including Antarctica).

Off-Grid Mountain Hideaway with Stunning Nature Views in Colmars, France