Auberge Le Glacier Bleu

The rooms at Auberge Le Glacier Bleu comprise double, triple and quadruple rooms. The two double rooms measure 16 m² and accommodate two people. The triple and quadruple rooms measure 25 m² and accommodate three and four guests respectively. Each room has a view and a private bathroom with a shower. A hairdryer, towels and bed linen are provided in the bathroom.

The beds vary by room type: the double rooms have one extra-large double bed, while the triple rooms combine this bed with a sofa bed. The quadruple rooms have two different layouts, with either one single bed and two double beds, or one single bed, one extra-large double bed and a sofa bed. A wardrobe or clothes rack and heating are among the room amenities. The family rooms offer an option for guests travelling together.

Auberge Le Glacier Bleu has a restaurant and a bar, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink during your stay in Mont-Dauphin. The terrace adds an outdoor space to the communal areas. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the guest house. Parking is public and free, and is nearby; no advance reservation is required.

Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are among the accommodation options. The rooms have heating and a view. Each private bathroom includes a shower, toilet and hairdryer. Towels, bed linen, toilet paper and a wardrobe or clothes rack are also provided. These amenities complement the terrace and dining areas, making this an inn where you can sleep, eat and enjoy an outdoor space without leaving Mont-Dauphin.

Mont-Dauphin is an Alpine fortified town in the Hautes-Alpes, built on a plateau overlooking the Durance and Guil valleys. Its ramparts, gates and military buildings bear witness to Vauban’s defensive architecture; the site is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within the fortifications, the streets and stone buildings make up a small-scale mountain village, popular with visitors interested in both history and the surrounding landscapes.

The Poudrière and other military buildings offer an insight into how the fortress was organised. Écrins National Park is 1.2 km away, with hiking routes through Alpine scenery. Queyras Regional Natural Park, 3.1 km away, draws visitors with its mountain villages and trails. Guillestre, 2.3 km away, is a neighbouring town with shops and services. Montdauphin-Guillestre railway station is 850 m away and provides rail links to this part of the Alps.

In fine weather, walks around the fortifications can be combined with an excursion into the valleys, where trails and panoramic views complement visits to historic sites. Summer is suited to hiking and outdoor activities; spring and autumn offer another opportunity to explore the landscapes, with cooler temperatures at altitude. In winter, Alpine conditions make it advisable to plan journeys according to the weather. You can start the day by exploring the ramparts, then continue with a walk in the surrounding area or a visit to the villages of Queyras.