Le Chardon Bleu

Le Chardon Bleu offers double, triple and quadruple rooms, with layouts suited to couples, small families or guests sharing a room. Depending on the category, rooms range from 18 to 21 m². Each has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, a safe and outdoor space with a balcony and terrace. Standard rooms have a bath or shower; they are equipped with a hairdryer and a desk. The Standard Double, Standard Triple and Standard Quadruple Rooms are all 18 m². The latter combines bunk beds with a large double bed. The Standard Triple Room has a single bed and a large double bed, while the Standard Double Room has a large double bed.

The Superior Double Room stands out for its 21 m², fireplace and seating area with a TV. It also has a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The different layouts let you choose between a room for two and spaces accommodating up to three people, depending on the category.

Le Chardon Bleu brings together a range of practical services for a mountain stay. The restaurant and bar let you enjoy a meal or a drink on site, and children's menus are available. Private parking is free, with indoor spaces and access for guests with reduced mobility. The hotel has facilities for disabled guests and family rooms. Breakfast is also among the services offered.

Winter sports services and activities are a key feature: you'll find ski-to-door access, ski pass sales, equipment hire and ski storage. A ski school is also available. For relaxing, the shared lounge has a TV area and a games room with billiards. The hotel also has a sun terrace, luggage storage and a concierge service. Free wired internet is available throughout the property.

Risoul is a mountain resort in the Hautes-Alpes, within the Forêt Blanche ski area, which is connected to the slopes of Vars. The Risoul 1850 area brings together accommodation, ski lifts and resort services in an Alpine setting. In winter, activities centre on skiing and the slopes; in warmer weather, trails and views draw walkers and visitors to the mountains. The destination suits travellers who want to alternate active days with time to relax in a mountain setting.

Several ski lifts are near the hotel, including Homme de Pierre and Clos Fournier R1. Risoul ski resort provides access to winter activities in the area. For a heritage outing, Guillestre offers a glimpse of a small Alpine town and its old streets; Porte Saint-Esprit is one of its historic landmarks. Écrins National Park and Queyras Regional Natural Park feature protected landscapes, hiking routes and mountain wildlife. Montdauphin-Guillestre railway station serves the valley; a car can be useful for exploring nearby villages and natural sites.

In winter, bring clothing suited to the cold and rapidly changing weather, then spend the day on the slopes and resort ski lifts. In summer, hiking lets you discover mountain pastures and rugged terrain at a more leisurely pace; check trail conditions before heading into the mountains. Spring and autumn are quieter, but activities depend on the seasonal opening of the ski lifts and facilities. An outing to Guillestre or the neighbouring valleys makes a pleasant addition to a day outdoors.