Ecolodge La Pastoulière

Ecolodge La Pastoulière offers three types of accommodation: a nine-bed mixed dormitory, a double room and a double or twin room with mountain views. The dormitory measures 50 m² and suits travellers who want to share their sleeping space; it has a shared bathroom. The two 13 m² rooms are designed for two people and each has a private bathroom with a shower.

All three accommodation options have a balcony and a terrace with garden views. The room whose name refers to the mountains stands out for its Alpine outlook, while the double room has a different bed configuration. Heating, bed linen and a wardrobe or clothes rack are provided in both private rooms. The dormitory has a socket by the bed and also overlooks the mountains. These spaces offer a simple stay, with layouts suited to both groups and couples.

Ecolodge La Pastoulière brings together several spaces where you can relax and enjoy your stay at your own pace. The garden, balcony and terraces, including a sun terrace, offer places to get some fresh air. Inside, the shared lounge has a TV area and board games. The sauna and massages, including back massages, add to the wellness options.

The restaurant, on-site café and bar let you have a meal or a drink without leaving the property; wine and champagne are also available. Private parking is free, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hostel. For activities, you can hire bicycles or go hiking, walking or cycling. Skiing, fishing and tennis are also among the activities offered nearby. Laundry services and meeting or reception rooms complete the facilities.

La Javie is a village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Bléone Valley, north of Digne-les-Bains. The landscape alternates between mountain terrain, valleys and small villages, with a rural atmosphere suited to travellers looking for walks and local discoveries. In the village, the La Javie Autrefois Ecomuseum tells the story of life in the past in this part of the Alps. Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church is also part of the local heritage.

The paths nearby invite you to hike and cycle, with landscapes that change along the valleys. Bouinenc Waterfall makes for an outing to a natural site, while Notre-Dame de Lauzière is a nearby point of heritage interest. Digne-les-Bains adds to the sightseeing options with Notre-Dame-du-Bourg Cathedral and the Gassendi Museum, devoted in particular to art and local history. Digne-les-Bains railway station is 14 km away; a car is useful for exploring the villages and sites scattered across the area. Marseille Provence Airport is 149 km away.

Spring and summer are suited to walks and cycling, while the surrounding mountains attract skiing enthusiasts in winter. For a varied day out, you can explore La Javie’s heritage in the morning, then head to Digne-les-Bains for its museums and thermal centre. The small valley roads also make it easy to travel between villages and stop for a walk. Whatever the season, bring clothing suited to changing temperatures in the mountains.