L'Oursière is located at an elevation of 1,100 meters in Le Villard—05260 Chabottes—in the heart of the Champsaur Valley, 20 minutes from Gap, in the Hautes-Alpes.
It is a former 19th-century farmhouse spanning over 250 m², fully renovated to combine old stone and larch wood, creating a warm and authentic atmosphere.
It offers a magnificent panoramic view of the mountains and wooded landscapes of the Champsaur Valley.
This charming property accommodates up to 15 people while providing plenty of private spaces. It was designed for optimal comfort, featuring a year-round heated indoor pool (between 28 and 32 degrees), mountain-style furnishings and high-quality bedding, a fireplace and wood-burning stove, an enclosed garden, a barbecue, and high-speed Wi-Fi…
It is also accessible to guests with limited mobility and child-friendly, with amenities for young children including: play areas, safety gates, and baby gear (crib, travel crib, changing table). L’Oursière features 7 bedrooms—3 of which have private bathrooms—a large living area, 3 sitting rooms, and 2 kitchens.
A true haven in an idyllic setting: the Champsaur Valley offers dreamlike landscapes in every season. In spring, nature puts on a spectacular show with a profusion of flowers; in summer, the proximity of the mountains provides relief from the heat; in fall, the red and golden hues of the trees are breathtaking; in winter, the snow is here!
L’Oursière is surrounded by 6 ski resorts, all between 5 and 20 minutes away, including Orcières-Merlette, perfect for enjoying winter outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, paragliding, dog sledding, and snake gliss... In the warmer months, the Champsaur-Valgaudemar region also offers a wealth of recreational activities: hiking, horseback riding or donkey rides, mountain biking, stream fishing, rafting, canyoning, adventure courses, paragliding and hot-air ballooning, rock climbing, via ferrata...
This area captivates visitors with its valleys, rivers, recreational centers, flora and fauna, iconic natural sites such as the Ecrins National Park and the Valgaudemar waterfalls, and picturesque villages like Prapic, Molines en Champsaur, its educational farms, its eco-museums such as La Maison du Berger in Champoléon, the Pétètes Chapel in the hamlet of L’Aubérie—listed as a historic monument—as well as its rich and high-quality local crafts and cuisine…
Everything you need for a vacation filled with relaxation, sports, exploration, and joy!