Le Balcon des Ecrins
In Réallon, this three-star hotel combines a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant and ski-to-door access, with rooms overlooking the mountains.
Le Balcon des Ecrins is a three-star hotel in Réallon, with a seasonal outdoor pool and mountain views. Close to the ski slopes, it welcomes travellers who come to ski in winter as well as those who prefer hiking or fishing in the warmer months. The restaurant, bar, spa and garden offer different ways to unwind after a day outdoors.
The rooms have a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and mountain views. Several layouts are available, from double and twin rooms to rooms for three or four people. A buffet or continental breakfast is served on site. A terrace, barbecue and picnic area complete the outdoor spaces, while a ski storage room makes mountain stays easier. Private parking is free and must be reserved; Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Réallon ski resort and the nearby cable cars provide access to alpine activities, while Lake Serre-Ponçon offers a different landscape to explore in the Hautes-Alpes.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Le Balcon des Ecrins are available as double, twin, triple and quadruple rooms. The Double Room and Twin Room measure 15 m², while the Classic Triple Room offers 18 m² and the Classic Quadruple Room 24 m². All have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Mountain views are a feature shared by all room categories.
Sleeping arrangements vary by room: one double bed, two single beds, or a combination of one double bed and one single bed. The Quadruple Room also has bunk beds and suits travellers who want to share a room. The room facilities include a bath and shower, as well as heating, a desk and a private entrance. Bed linen is provided, and the upper floors are accessible by lift.
Double Room
- Mountain view
- Bath
- Private entrance
At 15 m², this room accommodates two people and has one double bed. It stands out for its mountain view and private entrance. The private bathroom has a bath and shower; a desk, heating and a flat-screen TV complete the facilities.
Twin Room
- Mountain view
- Shower
- Private entrance
This 15 m² room has two single beds, a suitable arrangement for two travellers who wish to sleep separately. It shares the mountain view and private entrance found in the other categories. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, as well as a desk and flat-screen TV.
Classic Triple Room
- Mountain view
- Bath
- Desk
At 18 m², this room accommodates three people with one double bed and one single bed. It offers more space than the Double Room and Twin Room, while retaining the mountain view. The private bathroom has a bath and shower.
Classic Quadruple Room
- Mountain view
- Shower
- Bunk beds
The largest category, at 24 m², this room accommodates up to four people. It combines one double bed with two bunk beds, a layout that sets it apart from the other rooms. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, and the mountain view completes the setting.
Hotel facilities & services
Le Balcon des Ecrins has several places to eat and drink: a restaurant, bar, snack bar and on-site café. The buffet may include options for children, and children's menus or menus for specific dietary requirements are available on request. Packed lunches are also among the services offered. Outside, a terrace, garden, outdoor furniture and picnic area let you enjoy the hotel's surroundings.
Activities and facilities cater to the alpine seasons. Ski-to-door access, ski pass sales and ski storage support days on the slopes; hiking, cycling and fishing are also available. Barbecue facilities, minigolf, a games room and children's games offer other ways to pass the time. The hotel has a spa and wellness centre, free Wi-Fi throughout and free private parking, available by reservation only.
Great for your stay
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bath
- Spa and wellness centre
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
General facilities
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Ski-to-door access
- Ski pass sales
- Ski storage
- Evening entertainment
- Mini golf
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
Parking
- Parking
Food & drink
- Café on site
- Wine/champagne
- Buffet with children's options
- Children's menus
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Media & technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Internet
Room amenities
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Shower or bath
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bath
- Shower
- Bed linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Desk
Location & what to see
Réallon is a mountain resort in the Hautes-Alpes, surrounded by forests, pastures and peaks. The village and its hamlets stretch above Lake Serre-Ponçon, between the Écrins massif and the alpine valleys. The atmosphere changes markedly with the seasons: snow draws skiers in winter, while trails and wide-open spaces take over in spring and summer.
Réallon ski resort has slopes and ski lifts, with several cable cars accessible from the area around the hotel. For a cultural outing or a different panorama, Les Demoiselles Coiffées are remarkable rock formations near the lake; the Muséoscope du Lac traces the history of the dam and Serre-Ponçon. Chorges, 8 km away, is the nearest railway station. The lake also makes it possible to plan a day by the water, with swimming and water sports depending on the season. A car makes it easier to travel between the resort, the villages and the sites around the lake.
In winter, days can be divided between the slopes and breaks in mountain villages; remember to bring clothing suited to alpine conditions. From late spring to early autumn, hiking routes offer another way to discover the valleys and viewpoints. The shores of Serre-Ponçon are ideal for outdoor outings, while hamlets and chapels punctuate excursions. A stay can therefore alternate active days at altitude with discoveries by the lake.
What guests say
Travellers particularly appreciate the location, which scores 9.0, as well as the staff, who are rated very highly. Cleanliness is also among the positively reviewed aspects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Le Balcon des Ecrins cost?
Rates vary depending on the season, room and dates. Check availability and the rate for your stay.
How do you get to Le Balcon des Ecrins?
Le Balcon des Ecrins is in Réallon ski resort, in the Hautes-Alpes. Grenoble-Alpes-Isère Airport is 172 km away. Chorges railway station is 8 km away. A car is useful for travelling between the station, the resort and the sites around Lake Serre-Ponçon. Free private parking is available on site, by reservation only.
What is there to see near Le Balcon des Ecrins?
Réallon ski resort is 1.1 km away, and the Courtier, Jas d'Estive and Clos des Aurans cable cars are 110 m, 130 m and 160 m away respectively. Sainte-Anne Chapel is 2.3 km away. For an outing by the lake, Pintrons Naturist Beach is 5.9 km away.
What breakfast does Le Balcon des Ecrins serve?
Le Balcon des Ecrins serves a continental or buffet breakfast. The buffet may include options for children. Breakfast is served on site as part of the hotel's dining services.
Is the pool at Le Balcon des Ecrins open all year round?
The outdoor pool at Le Balcon des Ecrins is open seasonally. The hotel also has a spa and wellness centre; the pool and spa complement mountain activities.
Which rooms does Le Balcon des Ecrins offer for families?
Le Balcon des Ecrins offers a Classic Triple Room and a Classic Quadruple Room, as well as Double Rooms and Twin Rooms. The Quadruple Room has one double bed and two bunk beds. Each category has a private bathroom.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Balcon des Ecrins?
Check-in at Le Balcon des Ecrins is between 17:00 and 19:30. Check-out is between 08:00 and 10:00. A €35 security deposit is required on arrival by credit card and refunded on the day of departure if no damage is found.
