Pulka Ecolodge

The Far North as a Model

Shackleton survived for two years on the pack ice with his men, without supplies or rescue, with only the upturned hull of the Endurance for shelter. Nansen crossed Greenland on skis. Paul-Émile Victor spent the winter alone among the Inuit and returned a changed man. Matthieu Tordeur reached the South Pole alone, pulling his pulka through the white silence, one step at a time.

What everyone describes when they return is this: the cabin. The moment you walk back inside. The warmth that suddenly envelops your body, the contrast between the biting cold outside and the cozy warmth inside. That moment is the heart of the Pulka Ecolodge.

A Modern Trapper's Cabin

You enter through the airlock—like a necessary passage between two worlds—and the cold stays outside. The architecture of this Rhône-Alpes ecolodge evokes a ski-touring trail, a crevasse in the blue ice. Inside, wood is everywhere—warm and unpretentious. The stove purrs. Perched on top of it, an enameled kettle waits, just like in every good cabin in the Far North.

Hot and Cold

The living room opens onto a huge picture window overlooking the Tarentaise Valley. In winter, when snow blankets the plateau, the landscape is transformed. It feels like you’re somewhere else entirely—somewhere between the Arctic Circle and the mountains, between an eco-lodge in the Rhône-Alpes region and a cabin in Greenland—a story of contrasts.

That’s what the traditional wood-fired sauna is for. For the ancient ritual that Finns have practiced for millennia and that polar explorers adopted as the only true luxury: heat against the cold, steam against the ice, the body letting go of everything. You step out of the sauna, gaze at the mountain peaks, and suddenly it all makes sense. Everything else is mere luxury compared to a trapper’s cabin: a cozy bed, fine linens, a small kitchen equipped for dinner. Nothing superfluous. Just what you need.

That's what sets good mountain lodges—and the best ecolodges in the Rhône-Alpes region—apart.

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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.

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