※ Dome Grove ※ Panorama of the Puys à Cheval ※

To the north of the Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d 'Auvergne, your refuge is located in nature in the municipality of Châtel-Guyon, a spa. Discover the beautiful Puys range (30 min drive to Puy-de-Dôme and Vulcania), or the surrounding landscapes thanks to the many hiking trails! You can also choose to take a horse ride from the refuge, to discover in an original way a territory shaped by volcanoes, these sleeping giants The space . On the lands of the Horseback Riding School of Coralie and Kenn, your hosts Homnest, the refuge has all the amenities in 14 square meters perfectly optimized: * Sleeping area: one queen size bed 160x200 cm (2 adults) and one sofa bed (1 extra adult, extra bed) * Kitchen area: fridge, gas hob, sink, utensils, dishes and condiments * Lounge area, dining with table, chairs * Bathroom: Sink, walk-in shower, and eco toilet (dry toilet) * Soap, towels, and bedding provided * Heating by a gas stove * Ceiling fan to cool off (no air conditioning) * Outdoor furniture (except winter period): table, chairs & Chilean (no barbecue) * Drinking water via a 5 liter fountain: do not drink water from the faucets, which is fed by a tank and is used for showers and dishes * Housekeeping included * Free parking For catering, for an additional fee and by reservation at least 48 hours before your stay (then according to availability after this period), Coralie and Kenn offer a wine & cold cuts basket delivered to your refuge for €25 On site, you can also book a horseback ride from the refuge, group and guided by your hosts (from 30€ per person for 1 hour) - 1 person maximum per horse (adult or child) and children accepted from 12 years old. Maximum weight per person: 90kg (for horse wellness) GOOD TO KNOW: The refuge is installed in nature and fully self-contained: electricity is produced by solar panels, kitchen and heating run on gas and running water is stored in a tank. You have all the usual comforts, but the idea of an alternative habitat is also to become aware of its impact on the environment! As a result, a few rules are required during your stay: 1) Except phones and laptops, electrical appliances other than those provided on site should not be connected at the risk of damaging the solar system. It is therefore not possible to use, for example, your hair dryer, a straightening iron or a raclette machine 2) The risk of fire being very high in nature, it is strictly forbidden to smoke in and around the shelter, but also to light any flame (no barbecue) 3) Sewage is filtered by plants: you are asked to use only the 100% natural products provided (shower gel, dish soap) 4) No pets allowed in the shelter Guest access . Arrival: From 16 hours Check-out: before 10 a.m. Key box available in case of late arrival You have a free space to park, close to the refuge Access to the refuge is via a dirt road for about 400 meters. Low cars (sports type) may not pass/scrub in some places Other things to note . The refuge is located on the equestrian center of Coralie and Kenn, who work on site. So you may come across them, as well as their pets, during your stay There's no wifi at the listing The entrance to the refuge is not on one level, it has a small staircase of 3 steps. Not suitable for people with limited mobility (PRM) Don't worry, you're not that far away: * Puy-de-Dôme & Vulcania: 30 min. * Clermont-Ferrand: 30 min. * Vichy: 50 min * Saint-Etienne: 1h45 * Bourges: 1h50 * Lyon: 2 hours * Limoges: 2 hours 15 minutes * Grenoble: 3 hours * Valencia: 3 hours At Homnest, we immerse you in a world of extraordinary adventures, closer to localities & their people. Our concept? We create sublime Eco-Lodges, then install them for free with friendly hosts, who want to welcome travelers, in the heart of their regions, passions and local attractions. Our ambition is to set up 1000 shelters, with 1,000 fantastic hosts, all over the Earth (Antarctica included). Welcome to your hosts Coralie and Kenn!