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Vallon de l’Eychauda - Pelvoux Tourism Office Ski Resort UNESCO World Gîte – Refuge Museum Scale: 1,5 km AILEFROIDE L’ARGENTIÈRE- CHAMPCELLA FREISSINIÈRES PELVOUX PUY SaINT VINCENT LA RocHE-DE-RaME SaINT-MARTIN- ValloUISE LES VIGNEAUX (PELVOUX COMMUNE) LA BESSÉE DE-QUEYRIÈRES 2 B & B’s 1 Hotel 1 Hotel 3 Hotels 2 Campsites 2 Hotels 2 Gîtes 3 Hotels 2 B & B’s 4 Gîtes 2 Hotels 1 B & B’s 4 Holiday Villages 1 Gîte Local shops 1 Campsite 1 Gîte 1 Campsite 2 B & B’s 1 Gîte 2 Gîtes 4 Gîtes 1 Campsite 1 B & B’s + Self-catering 1 Campsite 1 Gîte 1 Estate agency 1 Campsite 2 B & B’s 5 Tourism residence + Self-catering 1 Estate agency accommodation B & B’s + Self-catering 1 Professional rental agent + Self-catering Local shops 2 accommodation + Self-catering accommodation 4 Refuges 3 Rental agencies Campsite accommodation + Self-catering Local shops 1 accommodation Hotel residence Local shops Local shops 1 accommodation 1 Refuge + Self-catering Local shops + Self-catering accommodation accommodation Local shops 2 3 editorial WELCOME! MAKE YOURSELVES AT HOME … It’s time to organise your holidays so why not come and discover the mountains through the seasons? Le Pays des Écrins is an amazing area where you can take deep gulps of fresh air and discover loads of different activities. All you have to do now is turn up with your bags! Whether you come alone, as a couple, with family or friends, you will always have a good time here. You choose what sort of holiday you want. From the three star hotel next to the slopes to the charming B & B overlooking Vallouise, from the luxurious chalet to the holiday flat in the middle of the resort, from the self- catering units found in every corner of the area to the campsite by the clear waters of the Durance river, you will always find something to suit amongst the various possibilities available. You will feel completely at home … but with the charm and authenticity of the mountains as a bonus! Le Pays des Écrins, something to suit everyone …. 4 Le Glacier Blanc - Pelvoux WHY DO WE HAVE LABELS? WHAT TYPE OF French national parks have created a new collective mark. in 1995, with the aim of accurately informing clients of the standards Entitled “Esprit parc national” its aim is to support and proposed in each holiday village. ACCOMMODATION validate tourist and agricultural economic activities all the while ‘Villages Vacances” are classified Loisirs de France in accordance respecting and enhancing the local patrimony of the national parks. with three main characteristics: • The quality of the activities, services and entertainment for both “Qualité Tourisme” is a mark that denotes rigour and quality in adults and children TO CHOOSE? services provided by tourism professionals, whose aim is to • The richness of the surrounding environment provide their clients with high quality service. Established by the • The comfort and quality of the accommodation. Minister for Tourism, the Qualité Tourisme mark represents a guarantee Ailefroide - Pelvoux of confidence for the consumer. The national label “Tables & Auberges de France” aims to promote, within France and abroad, the skill of independent The Gîtes de France label today is the number one European professionals practising their trade within traditional restaurants, or network providing accommodation with local people. hotel restaurants, and excludes chain establishments. The Gîtes de France label guarantees specific comfort norms (1, 2, 3, 4, The Tables & Auberges de France official label guarantees quality AN ‘HôTEL DE TOURISME’ is registered tourist A ‘GÎTE DE SÉJOUR’ is a gîte with a large sleeping capacity and 5 “épis” (ears of grain)) and conformity with a national charter. All based on a national charter of commitments and on a baseline which accommodation offering rooms or furnished flats for hire to people that can receive either individuals or groups and has all the necessary rural Gîtes de France are classed according to their environment, their includes seven essential major conditions, to be able better to meet wishing to organise their holiday by the day, by week or by month, but fittings to provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. These degree of comfort and services provided, and re-evaluated at least once consumers’ expectations: the professionalism of the business owner for whom, apart from rare exceptions, it is not their elected domicile. gîtes are particularly suitable for groups of friends, families, sports every 5 years. They are checked more frequently in the event of any or manager, the quality of the goods produced, the qualifications There may be a restaurant service. It is open either all year round or clubs and charities that wish to get together for a week-end or for problem. of the staff, the welcome provided, facilities (equipment, comfort, only during one or several seasons. It is called a “seasonal hotel” when holidays. organisation), hygiene and food security. the opening period does not exceed 9 months out of any one year, in The Logis de France network comprises 3200 Hotel-Restaurants, one or several periods. A ‘GÎTE D’ÉTAPE’ is a gîte with a large sleeping capacity situated all over France and Europe. All have signed up to the found on walking, cycling or horse-riding routes and provides for quality charter. The Logis de France hotel-restaurants are divided into A ‘RÉSIDENCE DE TOURISME’ OR overnight stays. It must have a kitchen area available for use by guests. three different categories: 1, 2 or 3 “cheminées”. This rigorous classification Tourisme & Handicap (Tourism & Handicap) ‘RÉSIDENCE HÔTELIÈRE’ is established from more than 260 criteria: welcome, authenticity, is commercial A gîte can be both a ‘gîte d’étape’ and a ‘gîte de séjour’. Whichever, it Recommended by the Guide du Routard tourist accommodation open either permanently or seasonally. It must have a living area, sleeping areas either in dormitories or rooms comfort, security, equipment, setting … nothing is omitted. And more is made up of groups of similar rooms or flats, situated in one big with comfortable bedding (sheets are sometimes provided), shared or importantly, nothing is definitive: a Logis can be reclassified at any time. The Charter committee can downgrade or strike off any establishment Recommended by the Fédération Française de building or in smaller buildings, available for rent either by day, by private bathrooms. Randonnée Pédestre (walking and hiking) week or by month to a tourist clientele. The Résidence cannot be their Several options may be proposed: that does not conform to the Logis label. elected domicile. It provides basic services and equipment. • self-catering: the equipped kitchen is available for use by the group. Les Hôteliers Randonneurs • half- or full-board: the owner provides meals. Often the menu is You’re looking for somewhere good to eat or to enjoy the cuisine of A ‘Chambre d’hôtes’ one of our region’s great chefs? Each Logis restaurant is classified welcomes guests on an informal chosen ahead and is a set menu for all the guests. Grande Traversée des Alpes basis. It consists of furnished rooms in someone’s home, for receiving by “cocottes” which enables one instantly to recognise its category. This classification reflects the restaurateur’s skill, the flavours produced and paying guests, for one or several nights, with various services. The A ‘GÎTE REFUGE’ is a building at altitude, isolated, Via Alpina number of rooms available for hire in the same place is limited to 5 sometimes manned, not accessible to vehicles and not accessible by the the quality of the products used, to create satisfied clients. There are four categories in the Logis classification, from which you can and for a maximum of 15 people. ski lift system. The idea of a refuge includes making available to users Welcome point “Station de Trail” The ‘Chambre d’hôtes’ must be in the local resident’s principal home an open, permanent space, outside those periods when it is manned. choose the restaurant which most closely matches your wishes, mood and must: and budget at the time. A ‘MEUBLÉ DE TOURISME’, • be let out by the day for tourism purposes, and be accompanied by also called ‘gîte rural’ is a Classement : certain services comprising at least the provision of breakfast, sheets furnished flat or studio, for the sole use of the person renting, available “Ecogîte” accommodation comes under the Gîtes de France and towels and a welcome by the local person; certain propose an to hire by tourists who stay for varying lengths of time (a day, a week, a label, and has been designed or restored with techniques or evening meal; month …), it not being their elected domicile. materials recognised as having a low impact on the environment, in their EC In progress (classification request submitted) construction as well as their demolition. • be furnished and provide all normal, necessary items that the person H renting might need; Star rating in accordance with classification decision • have access to a toilet and bathroom equipped with a sink and either The “RandoAccueil” mark comprises accommodation which shower or bath. meets your expectations of quality: a warm welcome, friendliness and helpfulness, the services and facilities proposed being geared towards Logis de France “cheminée” classification A ‘GÎTE D’ETAPE’ OR ‘AUBERGE DE outside pursuits and the discovery of the region’s heritage. Gîtes de France “épis” classification MONTAGNE’ receives walkers wishing to make a short stop or a longer stay. The “Loisirs de France” label is attributed to