la Grande Cahute

Gîte (holiday cottage) View photos

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4 people

2 rooms

from 80 € per night

Description

Eco-renovated gîte in the heart of the Parc des Ballon des Vosges, adjoining the Cidrerie de la Huppe.

La Grande Cahute is an eco-renovated gîte located at the top of the village of Soultzmatt, in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. Built with natural and reused materials (straw, lime, wood), it offers simple, comfortable and environmentally-friendly accommodation.

Adjoining the gîte is the Cidrerie de la Huppe, a farm-based artisanal activity rooted in the local terroir.

The welcome is human and authentic. Between forests, high altitude lakes, Natura 2000 dry grasslands, hiking and cycling trails, La Grande Cahute is an invitation to slow down, to discover a living territory and to experience a natural, committed and sincere holiday.

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About us

Julien Fest

Has been welcoming since 2015.

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Our eco-responsible and farming commitments

Bio-based construction materials
Biodegradable construction materials
Eco-responsible construction materials

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Eco-construction/housing

Bio-based construction materials
Biodegradable construction materials
Eco-responsible construction materials
Eco-responsible paint and coatings
Insulation with natural or recycled materials
Local construction materials
Low energy building
Natural construction materials
Preservation of local traditional habitat
Use of local materials or local crafts

Energy management

Biomass
Implementation of alternatives to all-electric energy
Low consumption lighting and electrical appliances
Management of heating, hot water, cooking, fridge temperatures...
Open-air laundry drying, provision of clotheslines
Sustainable and efficient housing insulation

Financial autonomy

Project to move towards financial autonomy

Food

Majority local products
Majority organic products

Human and social dimension

Civic commitments
Professional commitments
Raising visitor awareness of good practices
Reasonable rates for solidarity holidays
Trained and aware against discrimination
Trained and aware against sexist and sexual violence

Local involvement

Enhancement of local heritage
Involvement in local associations
Involvement in local cultural life
Involvement in local heritage preservation
Promotion of local producers or artisans
Sharing of tools, machines or others

Mobility

Bike friendly
Direct access by public transport
Facilitation of nearby access by public transport
Food products accessible without a car
Promotion of eco-responsible transport
Soft transport means available or nearby (bike loan or rental)

Preservation of natural spaces and biodiversity

Facilities for biodiversity preservation
Natural space protection actions
Protected natural areas on site
Reasoned mowing

Production mode and link to the land

Ancient or local plant varieties
Organic production, biodynamics
Permaculture
Reasoned hedge trimming
Recovery of production waste (manure, recovery, composting, reuse)

Responsible consumption

Biodegradable cleaning products
Biodegradable hygiene products
Decoration, furniture and tableware mostly from artisanal and/or local productions
Decoration, furniture and tableware mostly second-hand
Decoration, furniture and tableware mostly sustainable
Eco-responsible bedding and household linen, made in France
Eco-responsible cleaning products
Eco-responsible hygiene products
Sharing of household appliances
Sustainable kitchen utensils (stainless steel, wood, glass)

Waste management

Avoid garbage bags, disposables and plastics
Compost recovery in garden
Selective sorting bin in each accommodation
Systematic waste sorting and recycling
Zero Waste Policy

Water management

Active policy to limit water consumption
Double circuit for drinking and non-drinking water
Low consumption taps
Ornamental plants with low water needs
Rainwater recovery and reuse
Water-saving toilets

Preview of your accommodation

Capacity: 4 people

Room 1

Area: 15 m²

Beds: 1 × 180 cm

Room 2

Area: 10 m²

Beds: 1 × 90 cm bunk

Private spaces

La Grande Cahute features a private covered terrace, ideal for outdoor meals, quiet breakfasts or sheltered evenings, whatever the weather. A private garden is an extension of the terrace: a natural, peaceful and unoverlooked space, perfect for relaxing, reading, letting the kids play or simply enjoying the green surroundings.