Well what an adventure. Simon and I walked about 10 miles up a mountain to reach this remote…read morerefuge. The ascent takes you through rocks and chains help you up in places - virtually mountaineering although I managed it in plimsolls and there is a cafe for refreshments half way up before it gets tough. My heart was pounding after this extreme walk and I was relieved to see La Cabane de Susanfe's flag in the distance. Even though we did this walk in June, it was fairly cold at this height and one can see snow on the same level. We had a delicious dinner of soup and curry with an apple puree dessert and except for the latter were given 2 servings of each. One can purchase drinks. There is an Aga in the dining room and the warmth was so welcoming. A few chairs are outside for smoking and a dog prowls the estate. Upstairs one sleeps in a dormitory which gives one a bit of pressure to sleep and not make any noise and with my heart pounding I nodded off eventually. Heavy rain fell on the roof -Simon and I were so lucky to have missed that on our way up. A real alpine experience. I thought the breakfast could have been better as it just consisted of some bread, jam and coffee before we walked back down. Well done to the owners for living in such a difficult to reach, isolated location to provide this experience for people.

Ressemble plus a un refuge qu a une auberge, ultra simple et rustique, mais parfait après une…read morejournée de marche ou d alpinisme!

From the owner: Toute l'équipe vous souhaite la bienvenue à L'hôtel restaurant La Redoute - Les Rousses …read more Notre établissement possède deux cocottes et deux cheminées aux Logis De France. Nous mettrons tout en œuvre pour que votre séjour vous soit agréable. Notre hôtel est situé au cœur du village des Rousses à seulement quelques kilomètres de la frontière suisse et de ses industries de la ville du Brassu, a quelques mètres des pistes de ski, vous trouverez un magnifique lac aux Rousses pour vos activité de baignade, Nous sommes à 10 kilomètre du village de Prémanon, Bois d'amont, Lamoura. Nous proposons des soirées étapes au prix de 72€.

An unexpected little gem. Hard to find and doesn't look like much from the road but a great little…read morehotel. Quiet, comfortable and very friendly staff who tired very hard to help us even though we spoke no French and they spoke little English. The little restaurant is exceptional and probably the nicest meal I had on my whole trip in Europe. Worth going out of the way for.