Gîte-Auberge Le Pas de l'Âne
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.
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.
Tips and Suggestions
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
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
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 | |
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Monday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Tuesday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Wednesday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Thursday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Friday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Saturday | Open from 07:30 a.m to 21 p.m |
Sunday | Open 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
Rates | Min. | Max. |
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Half board (/ pers.) | 54 € | 78,50 € |
Tourist tax | 0,66 € | Not disclosed |
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Comfort
Activities on site
- Climbing
- Ping-pong
- Hike / walk
- Climbing sports / Rope sports
- Moutain Bike
- Cycling sports
- Ball sports
- Pedestrian sports
Home animals
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