Auberge de Jeunesse HI Serre-Chevalier

Accommodation includes beds in female or male dormitories, as well as quadruple rooms and rooms for six or eight people. Dormitories have four, six or eight beds; some have a private bathroom, while others share a bathroom. The shared rooms with private bathroom facilities suit guests who want their own bathroom.

Several rooms overlook the garden and mountains, while others offer views of the peaks. Sleeping arrangements include bunk beds in the dormitories and single beds in the shared rooms. The hostel welcomes solo travellers, families and small groups. Bed linen, heating and power sockets near the beds are among the amenities provided in several rooms. Depending on the layout, the shower is either in the room or just outside the door.

The hostel has two restaurants, a bar and a snack bar. Meals include French and local dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The continental breakfast includes pastries, cheese and fruit. Families can enjoy children's menus and an indoor play area. A garden, sun terrace, picnic area and barbecue facilities provide a choice of outdoor spaces.

For mountain activities, the property offers ski storage, ski passes for sale and on-site equipment hire. A ski school and ski-to-door access are also available; bicycles can be hired too. Free private parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is free in the communal areas. The hostel also has luggage storage, a tour desk and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, including raised toilets and grab rails. Evening entertainment and concerts are organised.

Le Bez is a mountain hamlet in La Salle-les-Alpes, in the Serre Chevalier valley. The landscape combines Alpine villages, forests and high peaks, with activities that change with the seasons. The hostel is in an area popular with travellers who come to ski, hike or explore the villages of the valley. Écrins National Park, whose landscapes attract hikers and nature lovers, is 700 m away.

The Bas and Bez ski lifts are 220 and 280 m away; other facilities serve the Serre Chevalier ski area. La Salle-les-Alpes, 1.5 km away, has village houses and the Church of Sainte-Luce. Briançon railway station is 8 km away and connects the valley by train. Briançon is also worth visiting for its historic old town, fortified by Vauban and listed as a World Heritage Site, as well as its gates and historic lanes. Shops and services are found in the villages of the valley.

In winter, the slopes and snow activities shape your stay; the ski storage, ski passes for sale and on-site equipment hire make ski days easier. From late spring to autumn, trails let you explore the Alpine scenery on foot or by bike, while the rivers offer rafting opportunities. Summer days are well suited to high-altitude excursions, while the quieter shoulder seasons are a good time to discover the villages and Briançon’s heritage. A car can be useful for exploring several valleys, although the local ski lifts are nearby.