Le Loup Blanc du Riou

Everything was very clean, and the chalets were beautiful and clearly well looked after. The host was welcoming too. I'd highly recommend staying here, and thanks again.

It's hard to imagine life without this peaceful place now. We've been coming for three years, and the chalets are gorgeous. The grounds are just as lovely, with a magnificent, well-maintained pool, a playground for children, and a pétanque court. Muriel and René are very friendly, too. There's lots to do nearby, and Barcelonnette is close.

The owners were warm and friendly. On our second visit, we stayed in a comfortable little wooden chalet. It was well insulated, so we weren't cold in winter, and it was equipped pretty well apart from a few missing kitchen utensils. The wooded grounds have small chalets and three yurts, with a pool open in summer.

We chose the six-person chalet. It had a double bedroom, another room with a double bed and a single above it, two single beds on a mezzanine, and a roomy living area with a sofa bed that opened into a double. The kitchen had a large fridge, microwave, induction hob, coffee maker, kettle, and LED TV. Outside were a terrace with a table and six chairs, plus two loungers, a nice place to sit and take in the mountains and nature. The setting is a lovely valley in the French Alps, with traditional mountain chalets and some newer, surprising yurts. There's a secure entrance and plenty of parking. Guests can use the beautiful pool, barbecue, ping pong table, bocce court, and children's play equipment, and Wi-Fi is available in the shared areas. Muriel and Renè were friendly and had plenty of useful information to help make the stay enjoyable. There are trails to mountain peaks for both beginners and experienced hikers, and restaurants serving local dishes. Hiris, the white mascot dog, loves chasing anything you throw. A lovely spot to unwind in nature.