Location of gîtes d'étapes
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More convivial than a hotel, more flexible than a house or apartment rental, gîtes d'étapes are a nice option for visitors who like meeting others who enjoy exploring the mountains on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. They accommodate more people than most B&B's in private homes, and offer an evening meal. Classic gîtes d'étape situated along hiking trails have a dormitory plus one or two private rooms and communal bathrooms. A warden on site may offer an evening meal. Gîtes d'étape with the label "Rando'plume" are more luxurious, generally recently renovated with several private rooms with their own bathrooms, and meals prepared by the full-time caretakers are served every evening. Some allow guests to use the cooking facilities. For serious, high mountain walking, see the mountain refuges.
| Gîte d'étape La Goulue in Aulus-les-Bains (sleeps 16 in 2-4 person rooms; meals served) The gîte occupies what was once a Belle Epoque casino, located across the road from the thermal spa. In their renovations the owners have maintained some of the feel of that era. Gîte de Rouze in Couflens on the GR10 (sleeps 16 in 1 dormitory and 1 bedroom; meals served) Gîte La Comté in Cominac (8 rooms + dormitory; meals served) Gîte de la ferme Esbintz 6 km from Seix on the GR10 (dormitory for 8-10 pers.; meals served for GR10 walkers; for others upon reservation) Gîte d'Eylie near Sentein on the GR10 (sleeps 20 in 2 dormitories; meals offered) HOTELS | B & B | CAMPING | GITES D'ETAPES | HOLIDAY RENTALS | GROUP ACCOMMODATIONS |