Hôtel & Spa Les Bartavelles

The rooms at Hôtel & Spa Les Bartavelles accommodate two to four people. You can choose from a Double Room, Superior Double Room, Double Room with Terrace, Duplex Family Room and Junior Suite. All have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; several are air-conditioned and offer mountain views. Room sizes range from 16 to 37 m², with layouts suited to couples and families alike.

The main differences are in the space and layout. The Duplex Family Room has a balcony and can accommodate four people. The Junior Suite has two separate bedrooms, while the Superior Double Room adds a sofa and a bathtub. The Double Room with Terrace has a balcony with mountain views and two single beds. Double rooms offer different bed configurations, depending on the category.

The hotel brings together two swimming pools, a spa area and a restaurant. Wellness facilities include a sauna, hammam, hot tub and massages; some services are available for an extra charge. The restaurant serves French cuisine and offers a selection of wines. A continental buffet breakfast is served in the morning, and children's menus and menus for special diets are available on request. An on-site bar and café round out the dining options.

The six-hectare park lets you enjoy the garden and outdoor furniture. Activities include tennis, table tennis, hiking, cycling and skiing; the hotel also has a ski school and ski storage, as well as a ski pass sales point. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and luggage storage is available. You benefit from free private parking, electric vehicle charging points and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Pets are allowed, possibly for an extra charge.

Crots is a village in the Hautes-Alpes, between Alpine landscapes and the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon. The surroundings include hamlets, meadows and mountain terrain, with Embrun nearby for exploring local heritage and everyday shops. This part of the Alps suits travellers who want to divide their stay between swimming, mountain outings and village visits rather than the streets of a large city.

Lake Serre-Ponçon, 2 km from the hotel, has beaches and water sports in a vast mountain setting. In Embrun, Notre-Dame-du-Réal Cathedral and the old town make for a walk focused on local history; several heritage sites, including Jardin de l’Archevêché, are 2.6 km from the hotel. Château de Picomtal, 1.3 km away, reflects the history of the area. Embrun train station is 3.1 km away, and Chorges train station is also accessible by car. A car makes it easier to explore the lake, villages and valleys.

In summer, the days are well suited to swimming, walks by the water and hikes through Alpine landscapes. The lake offers another way to discover the region, from its beaches or through water sports. When temperatures fall, nearby ski resorts take over; Les Orres is 15 km away. For a quieter day, you can walk through the streets of Embrun, visit its cathedral and then head to the lakeshore. The shoulder seasons are suited to walks and heritage visits, with visitor numbers generally different from those during the summer weeks.