Gîte-Auberge Le Pas de l'Âne

Villar-d'Arêne
– Stopover/stay accommodation
The Gîte du Pas de l'Ane, ideal starting point for hiking and mountaineering for the Alpe, Chamoissière, Aigle, Pavé and Adèle Planchard refuges. Wild environment, in the heart of nature. And in winter: natural ice rink, cross-country skiing and sledding!
In a natural setting, among chamois and marmots, on the banks of the river and close to the legendary Lautaret pass, Murielle and Laurent at the "Gîte du Pas de l'Ane" open their doors to you with their gîte and inn, authentic and friendly (half-board or à la carte).

Le Pas de L'Âne guesthouse, at the foot of legendary peaks, “the Meije ", "les Agneaux" and "le Lautaret". In the commune of Villar d'arène, a rural mountain village steeped in history and customs, on the GR 54 and at the start of many hikes, towards the sources of the Romanche, the high-altitude refuges, Alpe du Villar, Chamoissière, Adèle Planchard, le Pavé and l'Aigle.

Rooms with all comforts and for all prices (all rooms have private bathrooms inside the room except for dormitory beds with bed linen provided and beds made + bath towels).

WINTER: Nordic area of ​​the Pays de la Meije where you can go sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and Nordic walking. When conditions permit, there's a small outdoor skating rink behind the lodge, where you can rent skates. The site is ideal for families.
Nearby: the cottage is 10 minutes by car from La Grave, where the glacier cable car is located Meije. 15 minutes away is the Chazelet Village Station, facing south, facing the glaciers of the Meije.

SUMMER: Tennis, via ferrata, climbing school, hiking in the Ecrins National Park, walking to discover exceptional flora and fauna with the Alpine garden at the Lautaret pass, edible plants on the ethnobotanical trail (departure opposite the gîte), discovery of high-altitude lakes (Pontet lake, Arsine lake). 10 minutes by car, access to the glacier cable car Meije with a visit to the ice cave at an altitude of 3200 m, rafting on the Romanche...

Ping-pong table available, giant chess game, darts, numerous board games, library with cozy corner; indoor children's area...

Laundromat all year round 7 days a week, 7 and 10kg machines, 22kg dryer + laundry service.
Further information) :
The cottage has a natural ice rink and lots of summer games: ping pong, pétanque, Breton palets, molki at your disposal, tennis courts.
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On-site laundry (washing machines and dryers)
Bar and restaurant open continuously all day!
Ideal starting point for hiking and mountaineering for the Alpe, Chamoissière, Aigle, Pavé and Adèle Planchard refuges.
Winter: natural ice rink, toboggan runs, cross-country skiing and ski touring

We speak: English, French

Location details

Located 5 km from La Grave, in Arsine, below the hamlet of Pied du Col, follow the Nordic area.
  • Mountain view
  • In the mountains
  • 300 m maximum from the slopes
  • Lake or body of water at -5 km
  • River at -5 km
  • Village at -2 km
  • GR route within 1 km
  • River or river view
  • Feet in the water: river or river
  • Path/cycle path less than 500 m

Capacity

Total capacity: 20
Number of dormitories: 3
Number of bedroom(s): 9

Type of accommodation

  • Bedrooms
  • Accommodation in a chalet
  • Bedrooms
  • Dorm room
  • Single bed
  • Double bed

Opening

Opening hours from June 07 to September 14, 2025
MondayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
TuesdayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
WednesdayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
ThursdayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
FridayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
SaturdayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
SundayOpen from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m
  • From 07/06 to 14/09/2025 between 7 am and 30 pm.

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Rates

RatesMin.Max.
Half board (/ pers.)

54 €78,50 €
Tourist tax

0,66 €Not disclosed
Free for children under 3 years old

Payment method

  • American Express
  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipment

  • Tennis court
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Fishing pond
  • Parking
  • defibrillator
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Independent home
  • Park
  • Restaurant
  • Coach parking
  • Foosball

Services

  • Breakfast
  • Wifi Internet access
  • Half board
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Restoration
  • Table d'hôtes
  • Picnic baskets
  • Take away meals / Ready meals
  • Beds made on arrival

Comfort

  • Private Wifi Internet access
  • Private toilets
  • Fireplace / Stove
  • Bunk beds
  • Free Wi-Fi private Internet access
  • Shower
  • Sheets included
  • Collective washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Living room / Dining room
  • 90 cm bed
  • family room
  • Linen included

Activities on site

  • Climbing
  • Ping-pong
  • Hike / walk
  • Climbing sports / Rope sports
  • Moutain Bike
  • Cycling sports
  • Ball sports
  • Pedestrian sports

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

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Address

2 route de la Lochette
Arsine
05480 Villar-d’Arêne
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