Il circo del Louvet

Very well located hut, with beautiful scenery. Local pastoralism remains .The Louvet's hut is very basic and offers the same comfort as usual in mountain huts, it is a clean and safe place. On the ground floor there is a wood stove and a table with 2 benches. On the first floor there is a sleeping place for a small group. You will find water on a basin near the hut. We recommend up to bring matches and small candles to light your evening. Be sure to take back all your trash with you, there is no toilets and you are in a protected natural area, please keep this in mind.

The waterfall is a favorite place for children and families, start point for hiking, places to picnic, via ferrata, climbing walls, nice to play in the water stream. In winter it´s a beautiful view of snow and ice.The waterfall is a central place in nature, start point to hiking excursions, via ferrata, picnic places near the car and accessible to all. It´s an ideal place to share a family moment, haven of peace and rest, the waterfall is a great place place. In winter, the waterfall is usually getting ice with its blue color. Please note nearby, there is a small building, it´s an old hydraulic sawmill supplied by a metal tube in place. This old mechanical sawmill was in operation until 1932.

Beautiful lake in the middle of a cirque of magnificent mountains. Many animals have chosen to live here, many flowers blooming, a place to contemplate.The lake is located in the middle of a beautiful meadow by the river Gulliman, Prévourey Lake is one of the jewels of Taillefer massif. Ecologically rich, home to a multitude of plants and flowers that give the Taillefer the name the Dauphiné's garden. It´s a perfect walk destination for everyone, with either easy or difficult routes, Easily reachable, even for families with pushchairs. Please don´t go off the path, and don't walk too much on the lake's banks. You are in a very rich but fragile area, Protect nature, it deserves it.

This old hydraulic saw was working with "houille blanche" (white carbon) as we say in the region of Isère. Outside, some elements which allowed work are still visible, like dam and penstock...This sawmill has been there for a long time as texts from the year 1725 mention its activity. It has worked regularly until 1932. Its owner has left so the place has quickly declined. An unfortunate restoration has transformed and partly erased the initial allocation of the building. However, you can still see the penstock which produced the driving force. A small dam located at the torrent gorge's end made the water flow stronger and regular. This penstock arrives on the right side of the building (the side of the stream), you can still see the "Pelton" type wheel, driven by the water strength. This wheel used to pull on an axle on which the band saw was connected. This saw used to have a straight blade with alternating movement. (But this kind of saw needed a big wooden wheel with paddles or buckets to get sufficient strength. These wheels were much bigger : 2 meters diameter). This saw were not working throughout the year as the torrent flow was often not enough.

Bivouac and caravan area open all year round. Tent camping is possible on the grassland. Located in the center of the site, next to the playground, you will find an electrical hookup and sanitary facilities.The parking is located in the village centre, next to Town Hall, nordic area playgrounds and two minutes from the road to the waterfall, the via ferrata. The caravan area has power and drinking water supply and toilet and drain area. You must use a gas heater, the electrical power is not strong enough for an electric device. We accept caravan all year round. No RV dump station (you can drain in the toilets). From the 15th of june 2025, you will find a new sanitary block, with a surface of 18m2, which contain : - 2 individual shower rooms, each equipped with a washbasin and mirror - 2 toilet cubicles (1 male, 1 female) with hand-washing sinks - 1 separate dishwashing area with 2 sinks, worktops, and 4 mixer taps Cassette toilet filling and emptying is possible in the sanitary block toilets. Payment is to be made on site in cash or by cheque (plus tourist tax), or directly at the town hall. In winter, snow removal is provided and a free shuttle service takes you to the ski slopes during school holidays and weekends.