walking & adventure holidays

Accommodation options

Here you will find details of our own gîte accommodation, and that of all our accommodation partners with whom we work with to provide our range of packages and destinations. We do not act as booking agents, however, we are more than happy to put you in touch with the proprietors should you wish to stay with any of them instead of booking one of our packages.

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Gîte la Zourcière   pricing, layout & photos   guest reviews here  availability here

Available for accommodation only breaks as well as for walking/activity holidays for people who prefer the flexibility of self catering.

The gîte, (rated 2 Star) offers an excellent resting place, with a south facing terrace for your breakfast or “sundowner”.

The larger gîte, the IBEX, can sleep up to 4/5 people. It is fully equipped, including washing machine and dish washer, and also Britsh TV.

The smaller gîte, the CHAMOIS, can sleep 2/3 people and has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and shower room.

Sheets and towels are provided so all you need to bring are a few CDs.

WIFI is also available.

You can of course take both the gîtes for larger groups – plus in the summer we have a massive tent with 4 individual sleeping “pods”.

The house sits in 6 acres, is an excellent starting point for local walks, with an ample amount of bird and wildlife to keep the amateur naturalist content, and a stone’s throw from Berthemont’s own thermal baths.

Mel (who is a mountain leader) and I, Liz, are on site to offer advice on whatever level/type of activity you want to get in to, or take you out on guided walks.

Within walking distance, milk and cheese are available; and 5 kilometres away is Roquebillière with shops, bars and restaurants. Thanks to local enthusiasts we also have a small market on Tuesday mornings, plus dancing every Wednesday night in July/August at the town square in Roquebilliere.

Other self catering accommodation

France

Sainte-Agnès - Chez Denis

Overlooking the Mediterranean coast at Menton, our partner Denis' winter residence sits just below Europe's highest coastal hanging village.

From here, Denis runs horse riding outings through from September to the end of May, before he takes his animals on the annual transhumance to his summer alpine base at Le Boréon high in the Mercantour.

The property consists of the house, an annexe which has one bedroom with a separate bathroom. It can sleep up to 9 people - ideal for large groups and families.

The setting is absolutely magnificent, and is ideally based for exploring both the coast between Monaco and the Italian border, and the beautiful hinterland rising from the coast and into the Alpes Maritimes.

Pricing is €900 per week, plus a breakage deposit of €200.

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Walking/activity holidays – accommodation – B&B or full board

France

Le Grand Chalet - Valdeblore

For our catered options here in the Alpes Maritimes, we work very closely with Luc and Christine at their chambre d'hôte in Valdeblore.

Luc and Christine have a charming chambre d'hote in Valdeblore overlooking the village of St Dalmas Valdeblore in the Tinée Valley. There’s also an open fire in the living room plus a sauna for a treat on winter nights.
Christine prepares sumptuous dinners made from local produce - these are a must, and you'll be sure of a warm and friendly welcome.
To see more detail of this beatiful location you can visit their own web site.

Roya Valley

la Brigue

Destination - Roya Valley

Two superb apartments slap bang in the middle of the village, comfortably appointed, where we will be preparing all meals for you, and or we can eat in one of two local village restaurants.

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Provence...

Destination - Hidden Provence

We will be researching another venue in Provence in the autumn – watch this space!!

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Pieve San Giovann - Arezzo - Tuscany

Galealpe Agriturismo

Destination - Undiscovered Tuscany

An 18th century farmhouse surrounded by 20 hectares of olive groves. Alessandra and Andrea have decorated their home with a great deal of care, attention and sympathy - and what is it like? Absolutely gorgeous - don't expect a TV... this is a place to relax.
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Valdeblore - Chez Christian

A jolly fine gîte belonging to Christian Lorenzetti, for which I am just gathering photos and information, but suffice to say this year′s guests have loved it!!

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Hôtel Le Chalet - St Martin Vésubie

Based in the medieval village of St Martin Vésubie, and ideal for our bed and breakfast only option. This historic and charming village boasts several restaurants, bars and shops.

Michelle Molitor offers a warm welcome to her small eight room hotel, each with its own balcony.

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Le Boréon – chez Denis

Denis the Horse′s summer residence which has recently been completed. We hope to have a house party type weeks soon, as well has being able to reserve the accommodation only. It is a large chalet with under-floor heating and an open fire. The main chalet has a kitchen, utility room, large open plan lounge, and a toilet on the ground floor, plus three bedrooms (one with two double beds, one with three single beds, and one with one double bed) plus a bathroom on the first floor.

In a separate studio there is a room with a double bed and kitchenette, plus a double bed and toilet/hand basin. Outside there is a wood fired hot tub where you can relish a dip in the snow, at 1700m under the stars in the forest, with the occasional howl of wolves in the sanctuary next door. Cross country skiing and great snow shoeing on the door step; downhill just 20 minutes away at La Colmiane.

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Hôtel Saint Yves - Sainte Agnès

We are happy to use the cosy Saint Yves on either the first or last night of the Transhumance plus as a base for the French Riviera Back Country holiday. It is also a great place to stay for some R&R (Frédéric's shop selling beautiful glass is worth a look in its own right). The village of Sainte Agnès is the highest coastal perched village in Europe, and offers a gorgeous view down to the Med at Menton.

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Hôtel Saint Sebastien - Roquebillière

One of our other options here in the Vésubie Valley for all our Alpes Maritimes packages, and ideal for those opting for our "Family Thrills & Spills" week

It has 25 bedrooms, located just outside Roquebilliere. Friendly service, good food and a pool!! For more detail, and more info on the Vesubie valley, check out this web site.
"St Sebastien - a great stayover – friendly hosts and great food – plus a swim in the morning! : Alison & Dick- March 2010
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