We are (will be) a team of four + guide for a week's hut-hut in the Ecrins. Any suggestions for sensibly priced and not too grotty accommodation La Grave for start and end of tour? There's lots of choice on the website (www.lagrave-lamieje.com - thanks for the link Andy P).
regards to all and stay safe
Dan Carron
Dan,
If you have a vehicle consider Villar d'Arene. The gite La Breche is very convivial and inexpensive, though dormitories and facilities are perhaps a bit basic. If you want something more comfortable, hotel Cristillan in La Grave is not too expensive.
Jeremy Whitehead
Jude and I stayed at Gite le Rocher. Mellow hippy atmosphere. Very clean. Large well equippedkitchen.Ensuite rooms with 4-6 bunks.
Hotel Eidelweiss is OK if you prefer not to cook. Similar to Hotel le Monal in Ste Foy
Dan
I stayed some years ago in the Eidelweiss in La Grave and thought it pretty good. Can't say how it rates on prices now. Have also visited it for a snack in the summer more recently - still seemed fine.
Again, in Villar d'Arene, the Hotel Les Agneaux is pretty good value - has gite and hotel-type accommodation
We've just got back from La Grave and stayed at Gite Le Rocher, half board about 40€ a night. No hesitation recommending.