Canopée Ecolodge
- 2 people
- 30 square meters
- starting at €290
Immerse Yourself in Nature: The Forest
Humboldt did it with a machete, notebook in hand, as he traveled upstream along the Orinoco. Thoreau did it on foot, alone, with two years’ worth of provisions and the conviction that the forest had more to teach him than any university. John Muir slept in the snow in Yosemite for the sheer pleasure of waking up in it. And Francis Hallé, aboard the Radeau des Cimes, flew over the tropical forests from the canopy to prove that the world from above had not yet revealed all its secrets.
The Canopée Ecolodge was born out of an observation: we drive past forests without ever really stopping. It was time to do something about it.
A nature lover's lodge
You enter through the airlock, and something changes immediately. You leave behind the scent of larch resin and step into the warmth of the stove. The wood crackles softly. The light filters in differently here: soft, green, and vibrant. This is an ecolodge in the Rhône-Alpes region that feels less like a place to stay and more like a well-equipped naturalist’s cabin: the kind of place where you set down your things, pull out your notebook, and start seeing things differently, while your coffee steams.
Equipment to Make the Most of It
The living room opens onto a huge picture window in the heart of the forest. The trees are right there, close by, with their rustling sounds, their shifting shadows, and their unobtrusive inhabitants. As you settle into the cozy bed facing this window onto the living world, the question of what to do with your day takes on a different meaning. The traditional sauna is there for the end of the day, when the body needs warmth and silence. The small, fully equipped kitchen is ready for simple meals cooked with local ingredients. And outside, just a two-minute walk away, lies the Rocher du Glaisy with its 250 climbing routes, or Mont Jovet, for those who also want to explore the vertical world.
Looking for an ecolodge in Rhône-Alpes that truly feels like the forest, that breathes, that’s alive at all hours. That’s La Canopée.
Book your stay
Book La Canopée if
- If you've never read Henry David Thoreau's *Walden*, now's the time
- Unplugging is like a hot drink and a good book
- Do you want to explain to your children the difference between a larch and a spruce?
Do not book (under any circumstances) if
- To you, the forest smells like the “pine forest” air freshener
- To imagine that trees communicate with each other is like a horror movie
- You have no curiosity about the things that live, grow, or rustle around you
Included equipment
A contemporary wooden cocoon
A small, eco-friendly wooden cabin with a huge picture window, a wood-pellet stove, and just the essentials—so that luxury is all about time, space, and nature.
A 160-centimeter-wide bed, so you can stretch out
A big bed makes all the difference. Making sure it's made and that you feel welcome the moment you walk in—that's our way of taking care of you.
A private traditional wood-fired sauna
Light the fire, let the warmth envelop you, feel the chill of the outdoors. Close your eyes, open up, or talk about your day. A moment just for you.
A local breakfast
After a good night's sleep, no matter what time in the morning, what a treat it is to know that a delicious breakfast is waiting for you: mountain bread, cake, fruit juice, cheese, cereal, fruit compote…
A fully equipped kitchen
Here, there’s no oven, toaster, or microwave! Two stovetops, a fondue pot with its burner, two candle-powered raclette machines, and a few utensils so you can cook for yourself.
An eco-friendly bathroom
A sink, a nice mirror, a shower, and homemade soaps. But for hot water, you’ll have to rely on the sauna—and your ability to mix the water to get the right temperature.
Supplements
Cocktails and gourmet platters
Whether you choose the takeout appetizer basket—featuring craft beers and delicious local products—or the generous tasting platters bursting with the flavors of the Tarentaise, treat yourself any time!
Complete Meals
The Tarentaise region is full of talented small-scale producers—many of whom are organic—whether they make cheese, cured meats, vegetables, or preserves. Our meals feature the very best of these locally sourced products.
Please include this information when you make your reservation and/or at least 2 days before your arrival so we can serve you better.
Delicious drinks
Delicious wines, classic and unique (but local!) options, craft beers from the Alps, and fruit juices. If you’re thirsty, we’ve got just what you’re looking for!
Activities: Summer or winter, set out on a guided adventure
In both winter and summer, your ecolodge is the starting point for many activities. And everything else is never far away.
Contact us to try your hand at rock climbing, go mountain biking, go ski touring with a guide, explore the local flora and fauna, or even go rafting, paragliding, bobsledding…!
Important!
In winter, access is only possible on foot, with snowshoes, or on cross-country skis (30 min, 200 m elevation gain). Feel free to contact us for more information.
Before climbing higher
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