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About
Gîte de Bénevise sits at 1,001m in the Isère foothills, accessible via the village of Allevard. The approach is straightforward: from Allevard (15km south of Voiron), follow the valley road toward the upper Allevard area. Most hikers arrive on foot from valley trails in 2–3 hours depending on your starting point. The gîte serves as a base for exploring the lower Alpine foothills and thermal spa region rather than high-altitude mountaineering. Access by car is possible to the settlement; confirm the final approach with the gîte when booking.
The gîte accommodates 20 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board and full-board options are available; book meals when you reserve beds. The building has basic facilities: heating, running water, and a communal dining area. It operates year-round, making it useful for shoulder-season walks when higher huts close. This is a working gîte rather than a mountain refuge—expect comfortable valley hospitality, not alpine minimalism.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August are busiest. For July stays, contact 4–6 weeks ahead; May, June, September and October require less advance notice. Winter bookings (December–February) are possible but confirm heating and meal availability first. The gîte can provide route guidance to local walking circuits and thermal spring attractions in the Allevard valley.
The gîte accommodates 20 people in simple shared rooms. Half-board and full-board options are available; book meals when you reserve beds. The building has basic facilities: heating, running water, and a communal dining area. It operates year-round, making it useful for shoulder-season walks when higher huts close. This is a working gîte rather than a mountain refuge—expect comfortable valley hospitality, not alpine minimalism.
Book directly by email or phone. July and August are busiest. For July stays, contact 4–6 weeks ahead; May, June, September and October require less advance notice. Winter bookings (December–February) are possible but confirm heating and meal availability first. The gîte can provide route guidance to local walking circuits and thermal spring attractions in the Allevard valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the gîte directly by email or phone—it's a small 20-bed operation, so book at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends, earlier for peak summer.
Year-round availability isn't specified in the data; confirm current opening dates and staffing with the gîte directly before planning your trip.
From Allevard village (15km south of Voiron), hike 2–3 hours via valley trails to reach 1,001m, or drive to the nearby settlement and confirm road access with the gîte.
It's a small gîte with 20 beds; expect basic mountain accommodation and simple meals—contact directly for current meal options and room configurations.
Yes—at 1,001m in the Isère foothills with 2–3 hour approach walks, it's ideal for beginners and families exploring lower Alpine terrain without technical climbing.
Location
44.7311, 5.5399
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- private
- Total
- 20
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +33 4 75 21 16 14
- Website
- http://www.gite-de-benevise.com/index.php/fr/
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