Maison Cimes - Bed & Breakfast in Hautes-Alpes
Rue des Villandrains, 05200 Les Orres, Hautes-Alpes
Provence - Alps - Riviera,
France
A dramatic drive along winding roads, past fields of gentle cows and hardy sheep, leads to a quiet mountain village and Christine’s 200-year-old house. What strikes you first are the panoramic views of rugged peaks, stunning year-round, whether blanketed in snow or carpeted in wildflowers.
Five bedrooms with balconies fan out across the house and offer a welcome retreat after high-octane outdoor activities. Calm and uncluttered, with soft lighting, smart bathrooms and your host’s elegant framed photographs, each has a lounge space for reading and relaxing.
Breakfast is locally sourced, homemade and topped up with seasonal garden goodness, served on the terrace in summer and in the atmospheric hall in winter. A ski bus transports you to the slopes; you can hike and bike from the door, or take to the water at Lake Serre-Ponçon. Walk to the village restaurant or stay put for one of Christine’s suppers — she’s a superb cook.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Christine Stein:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Christine Stein:
- Varied hikes for all levels in the wild and unspoiled mountains of the Hautes Alpes, as well as climbing, via ferrata and even mountaineering in the nearby Écrins National Park.
- Les Orres, where Maison Cimes is located, is an authentic mountain village situated at 1450 meters: a place full of serenity to recharge and discover pastoral life.
- From the house, terraces, balconies and garden, the panoramic view over the valley is incredible.
- In summer, Lake Serre Ponçon, the largest in France, offers numerous water sports activities: swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing... And its tributaries are well-known spots for rafting or canyoning.
- In winter, the Orres ski resort is accessible by free shuttle from the house in 10 minutes. Nearby, there are also opportunities for wonderful snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ski touring.
- The region is also rich in historical and cultural sites: Boscodon Abbey, the old town of Embrun and its cathedral, and the small fortified town of Mont Dauphin. Summer also offers numerous and varied festivals.
