After having recently shown you around the Ecrins National Park, let's focus on one of the practical aspects of your stay in the region: accommodation.
The question of “Where to sleep in or around the Ecrins National Park” will inevitably arise if you want to make the most of the landscapes and activities that this park offers.
In this article we will see the best places to stay around the Ecrins National Park.
Several places can indeed be judicious while retaining that given the geography of the park, the ideal will be to opt for a traveling stay with 2, 3 or even 4 different accommodations distributed around the park.
However, if you are looking for accommodation for one or more weeks offering different activities within a limited area, this is quite possible.
- Which places to choose to sleep around the Ecrins National Park?
- Main refuges in the Ecrins National Park
Which places to choose to sleep around the Ecrins National Park?
The choice of where to stay will, of course, depend on the different activities you want to do.
We have identified 5 potentially interesting areas to stay around the Ecrins National Park.
Places of interest in the Ecrins National Park (click to enlarge)
Valgaudemar Valley
Located to the west of the park, this unspoilt valley offers sublime landscapes and ends in the magnificent Cirque de Gioberney. A park house is located there, in the town of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar.
This last town is also one of the main starting points for many hikes in the Ecrins National Park. It is from this village that almost half of the refuges in the Parc des Écrins are accessible.
2 accommodations in the Valgaudemar valley
The Pre-Rounds
Located in the small village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar, famous for its hikes, this apartment which can accommodate 8 people welcomes you in a rural setting. You can enjoy, in season, the swimming pool and the jacuzzi. The apartment is fully equipped. Apartment See prices
The Great of Brudour
Located in the small village of Aspres-lès-Corps, at the entrance to the Valgaudemar valley, La Grande de Brudour offers different types of rooms that can accommodate two or three people. You can enjoy a beautiful living room and a shared kitchen. Gîtes See rates
Champsaur Valley
Less wild and more populated than the Valgaudemar valley, the Champsaur valley can also be a good place to stay around the Ecrins National Park. There is a park house in the town of Pont-du-Fossé. The valley ends not far from the ski resort of Orcières-Merlette.
Another small valley is in the Champsaur region, towards Orcières-Merlette: the Champoléon valley. Very wild, it offers lovely views over the Parc des Écrins. There is the Maison du Berger, a small museum that will teach you more about the pastoral life of the region.
3 accommodations in the Champsaur valley
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The Coustille
Located in the village of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes in the Champsaur valley, La Coustille is a bed and breakfast that welcomes you in an authentic setting. The accommodation is equipped with a beautiful swimming pool and enjoys an exceptional view. Bed and Breakfast See rates 
Bed and Breakfast “L’Abondance”
Located on the road to Orcières-Merlette, this bed and breakfast offers you to stay in a typical house of the region, made of stone and wood. You will enjoy the beautiful terrace of the house and its lovely view. Cottage See rates
The Combe Fleurie
Located on the heights of the town of Saint-Bonnet, "La Combe Fleurie" welcomes you in a very beautiful residence completely renovated and tastefully decorated. You will have a huge garden and a very nice view. Bed and Breakfast See rates
The surroundings of Serre-Ponçon
If you want to take advantage of the countless activities offered by the Serre-Ponçon lake, very close to the Ecrins park, it is then possible to provide accommodation near the lake, around Embrun for example.
We have written a complete article on accommodation around the Serre-Ponçon lake. In the meantime, here are 3 accommodation suggestions among many other ideas.
Read the article: Where to sleep around the Serre-Ponçon lake?
3 accommodations near the Serre-Ponçon lake
Hotel la Robeyere
Certainly one of the most beautiful addresses near the Serre-Ponçon lake. Between Embrun and the lake, discover one of the most beautiful hotels in the area. The Hotel & Spa La Robéyère is located in an XNUMXth century residence. Enjoy a unique setting, a breathtaking view, a swimming pool and a wellness center on the outskirts of the Ecrins National Park. Upscale hotel Check rates
Cimarron House
Enjoy spacious rooms surrounded by nature in Chateauroux-les-Alpes, at the gates of the Ecrins National Park and near the town of Embrun. In a large house entirely renovated with taste and offering, in season, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, enjoy the beauties of the region and the many activities it offers. Ideal for family reunions. Cottage See rates
EcoLodge Family
Let's now head for the Le Petit Liou campsite, a stone's throw from the Serre-Ponçon lake. Among various accommodations from the most classic to the most unusual, I suggest you sleep in a family ecolodge. Low-budget accommodation that can accommodate 5 people, equipped with a small kitchen and a beautiful terrace. Unusual accommodation See prices
Vallouise Valley
On the east side of the park is the Vallouise valley which conceals unmissable places in the Ecrins park. Accommodation between the towns of Argentière-la-Bessée and Vallouise can be a good choice. You will be close to Serre-Chevalier valley and the town of Briançon.
3 accommodations in the Vallouise valley
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Chalet Pegulu
Located in the village of Puy-Saint-Vincent, this beautiful, nicely decorated chalet can accommodate up to 10 people. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden offering a lovely view of the surrounding mountains. Cottage See rates 
L'Eyssart
Located not far from the town of Vigneux, at the entrance to the Vallouise valley, this two-bedroom apartment is in a beautiful residence typical of the region. You can enjoy the beautiful outdoor swimming pool as well as the terrace. Apartment See prices
La Maison Abeil
Located upstream of the Vallouise valley, in the town of Argentière-la-Bessée, this bed and breakfast takes place in a beautiful typical residence. Perfectly renovated and decorated with care, this bed and breakfast will be ideal for your stays in the region. Unusual accommodation See prices
Bourg d'Oisans and its region
To the north, the town of Bourg d'Oisans – Les deux Alpes and the Lac du Chambon constitute a region with several interesting activities and visits.
3 accommodations in the surroundings of Bourg d'Oisons
Auberge De La Foret
Located in the village of Auris-en-Oisans, a few kilometers from Bourg-d'Oisans, this hotel is set in an old, completely renovated farmhouse. It offers spacious rooms, decorated with care. The terrace offers stunning views of the surroundings. Hotel See rates
Riders
Apartments that can accommodate 5 to 10 people, ideally located in the center of Bourg-d'Oisans. Spacious and perfectly equipped apartments for a successful stay in the region. Apartment See prices
The Orchid
Located not far from the ski resort of Les Deux Alpes, the Orchidée is a top-of-the-range chalet that can accommodate up to 12 people. Equipped with a large jacuzzi, a beautiful terrace and a lovely view, the Orchidée is ideal for family reunions. Cottage See rates
Sleep in a refuge in the Ecrins National Park
One of the major interests of discovering the Ecrins National Park lies in the countless hiking trails that it is possible to follow.
Although many of these hikes are day trips, some are longer and require several days of walking. For this, the Ecrins National Park lists 34 refuges.
In season, during the summer period, it is essential to book your bed before your hike. Always in season, most refuges offer on-site catering. From a simple packed lunch to a carefully prepared hot dinner, the formulas vary according to the refuge and the season.
You can find, on this page, all the refuges of the Ecrins National Park.
The Ecrins National Park also lists 14 refuges so that you can enjoy the "mountain refuge" experience with your family. These 14 shelters were selected on various criteria including their accessibility and the services they offer. You can find the list of these 14 family refuges on the Parc des Écrins website.
