Independent and renovated old house in the heart of the village of Valbonnais, 2 floors with landing and half floor, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, toilet, for 2 to 5 people, overnight. Entrance accessible by external staircase, set back from the road, in a south-facing courtyard shared with the owners, usable outdoor space, west-facing windows. Bike room. At the gates of the Écrins National Park, you can enjoy all the activities offered by this village, its lake and its surroundings. The space On the Belle Roche side, the independent house accessible by an external staircase in a shared courtyard consists of a small entrance/storage space on the first level and a large living room with fully equipped open kitchen (dishwasher, fridge/freezer, induction hob, small microwave combo oven, many storage spaces, small appliances and utensils - toaster, kettle, filter and pod coffee makers, steam cookers...) and a living/dining room area with sofa, TV, reading, games. On the half-floor, an additional bedroom with a trundle bed 1 or 2 x 80 x 200, and the adjoining bathroom, in the extension of the bedroom, with walk-in shower and washing machine (plus optional extra toilet). Finally, on the second level, a first bedroom with bunk beds in 90 x 200 and a second adjoining bedroom in the extension of the first with 1 bed in 160 x 200 (firm bedding) and storage, as well as the independent main toilet at the top of the stairs. On the practical side, the entire accommodation is non-smoking and vaping-free, no animals, events or parties, thank you for your understanding. Blankets, throws, duvets and pillows provided. Other linens provided (sheets, towels, etc.) included in the cleaning fee. Due to the stairs, this accommodation is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or who are uncomfortable with regular use of stairs. Caution and supervision will also be necessary for the youngest children on the stairs as well as in the courtyard overlooking the street. The municipality is well served in 4G+, an extension of the WIFI is optionally available. It is recommended to enjoy the environment completely disconnected. A small outdoor area is available and a private garden between the walls just above the house block can be shared with the owners. A room under the accommodation (courtyard access) is available to store bicycles or other items (electrical outlet available, lockable) Guest access On the road side, the village of Valbonnais is crossed by the D526 road connecting La Mure (from Grenoble via the Route Napoléon N85) to the Écrins National Park (Valjouffrey and Olan sector) or to Bourg D'Oisans via the Col d'Ornon. On the courtyard side, access is possible by car at the foot of the house in the courtyard upon departure and arrival, or if necessary at any time. A small room/cellar is available (key), bicycles can be stored there (electrical outlet available). For cars, for parking, several free parking areas are available in the village, the closest being 50 m away. Electric charging stations in the parking lot of the convenience store 300 m away. Possibility to temporarily park a vehicle in the courtyard at the foot of the accommodation to access, load, unload, on departure and arrival and at any time necessary without remaining parked, caution when leaving the courtyard. In terms of accessibility, this place is generally not suitable for people with disabilities or who are uncomfortable with stairs. Other things to note On the network side, the municipality is well served by 4G+. It is recommended to enjoy the environment completely disconnected. Exceptionally and in case of occasional need, an external wifi extension is made available when the owners are present, to be checked and requested on site. However, the quality and availability of the network cannot be guaranteed. On the siesta side, a private garden between the walls just above the house block can be shared with the owners if necessary, we will be happy to allow you to do so. On all sides, Valbonnais is a country a little apart, a little secret, away from the main roads, unknown but to be discovered. The municipality of Valbonnais is located in the peripheral area of the Écrins National Park at an altitude of 800 m, about a dozen km from the city of La Mure in Matheysine (all shops and health facilities) and an hour from Grenoble (large agglomeration, trains, airports 45 min/1 hr). The main attraction of Valbonnais in summer is its body of water, appreciated by young and old, ideal for escaping the summer heat. Relaxation, swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking, there's something for everyone. On the vertical side for lovers of trails or rocks, with or without snow, the Écrins National Park starts a few km away in Entraigues (5 min) and allows magnificent hikes with its many lakes and stages of the GR54, such as from the picturesque village of Valsenestre (25 min) or the Désert in Valjouffrey (30 min) towards the Olan massif (access to the Font Turbat refuge). The Coiro Massif (2607 m) accessible from the accommodation offers its 1800 m elevation gain for a breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys. The Taillefer Range, its many lakes, from Col D'Ornon (20 min) or Alpe du Grand Serre (30 min, ski resort and mountain biking). Within a radius of 40-50 min: Bourg-D'Oisans gives access to La Bérarde – Vénéon valley (inquire about the opening of the road), Alpe d'Huez (55 min), Les Deux-Alpes (1.5 hours, possibility by cable car from Venosc 50 min + ascent in cabin), further on La Grave opens onto the very high mountain, Meije massif (1.5 hours), and the great passes of Lautaret, Galibier... Right next to Valbonnais, Beaumont, Valgaudemar and further on Champsaur, Gap 1 hour, Dévoluy (50 min), Trièves (Mens 30 min). And, closer, many hiking spots all around the Matheysine (20-30 min) with its lakes and dams. Via Ferrata at Alpe du Grand Serre, Sautet Dam. On the horizontal side for lovers of nautical activities, the Valbonnais Water Plan (unsupervised) is a 15-min walk away (elevation gain ~100 m, large parking lot), free swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, bar/catering. Cultural, festive and sporting events during the spring/summer. Other water sports are possible in the surroundings (swimming, surfing, kite, sailing, paddle, kayak): Lac de Monteynard (after La Mure, 30 min), Barrage and Lac du Sautet (towards Corps, 30 min), Lac de Laffrey (towards Grenoble, 35 min). Numerous fishing areas. On the donkey back side for lovers of climbs and descents (be careful!), many mountain bike, trail, bike trails (including legendary Alpine passes in the vicinity) are accessible from the accommodation and you will also find in Valbonnais offers for Walks or Hikes with Donkeys. On the cerebral side for lovers of culture and heritage, Valbonnais has places and buildings to note, its castle, its small chapels, and in particular its irrigation canals dating from the 15th to the 19th century, which offer places to walk and discover (also by mountain bike) in the shade and cool for miles all around the valley, up to Beaumont. La Matheysine is generally rich in cultural and heritage sites (Route Napoléon, Notre-Dame de La Salette possible by hiking from Valbonnais, Matheysin Museum, Petit Train de La Mure, Image Mine Museum, it was often the summer residence of composer Olivier Messiaen, resting in Saint-Théoffrey, his famous Messiaen Festival in the Pays de la Meije/La Grave in summer...) For information, all useful resources are on the websites of the Valbonnais Town Hall, Matheysine Tourism, the Écrins National Park, and more historical information on Valbonnais is available on the website of the Valbonnais Heritage and Landscapes Association and by discovering the Gazette du Valbonnais. We wish you the best stay at Côté Belle Roche in Valbonnais.