Experience Lodges
Our flagship offering, Eleven Experience Lodges are full-service travel experiences set in one-of- a-kind locations with world-class accommodations.
Adventure Lodges
Ideally suited for the core adventure enthusiast, Eleven Adventure Lodges are remote hideouts with premium accommodations that offer unparalleled experiences.
HOMES
Privately Owned Residences, Vetted and Approved by Eleven®
Our carefully curated selection of privately owned residences are available for longer term rentals and comply with all local rental regulations. Eleven has coordinated with a select group of third-party private owners to offer this unique collection of properties that are only available as full home rentals. These properties are unstaffed, and do not include additional guided adventures and culinary services. Although, if you are interested in additional services, we would be happy to help coordinate these for you with local experts.
EXPERIENCE A GUIDED MULTI-DAY TRIP THROUGH THE ALPS.
Hike from France to Italy on our new three-day hut-to-hut trip, fully supported by our local guide and chef team.
This hike through the Alps is in a league of its own. Offered as a new backcountry experience for up to eight guests, Eleven’s haute route takes you from the chalets to our two private mountain huts set deep in the Alps’ staggering landscapes. Our expert team of local guides will lead you through France and Italy’s most jaw-dropping mountain scenery, following a historic route that can be tailored to your fitness level. We can also personalize your experience by adding E-biking, glacier trekking, and Via Cordata. Upon your arrival at our picturesque sheep herder’s huts, you’ll enjoy the spirit of centuries-old alpine traditions, with talented chefs serving après al fresco and a candlelit dinner paired with hand-foraged Génépi liqueur.
Interested in a one-night trip instead? Inquire about the shorter hut experience here.
Pricing and Dates
Season Dates: Mid-July through end of September
- This three-day, two-night hut-to-hut experience can be added to the middle of your stay at either Chalet Pelerin or Chalet Hibou.
Pricing:
- 4,000 Euro (for up to 8 people)
ABOUT THE ROUTE
The circuit begins at Eleven’s chalets in Le Miroir, a small Savoyard village tucked high in the French Alps. First, you’ll trek through picturesque mountain scenery scattered with wildflowers to Alpage Ruitor in France. On the second day, you’ll hike about eight hours total, past historic wartime remnants over the Col du Mont pass into Italy, where the famous 205-mile footrace Tor de Geants takes place. Your second evening will be spent at Rifugio Valgrisenche. The third and final day, you’ll go on your choice of adventure like glacier trekking or canyoneering before heading back to the chalets in Le Miroir, France.
ABOUT THE HUTS
Along our haute route, you’ll stay at Eleven’s two backcountry huts, “Alpage Ruitor” on the French side, and “Rifugio Valgrisenche” on the Italian side. Historically sheep herders’ huts, the stone buildings date back to the early 1900’s and still maintain much of their original personality. They’ve been restored to include a rudimentary bathroom with a shower, bunk-style accommodations, a kitchen, and a candlelit dining area with sheepskin throws that invite you to step back in time for an immersive overnight experience in the Alps.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
The first and third day can be personalized to include your choice of adventures, from Via Cordata and hiking to E-biking, canyoneering, and glacier trekking.
Day 1: Start with the Via Cordata and Bike To the First Hut
Depart from Chalet Hibou or Chalet Pelerin to hit the Via Cordata route above Le Miroir. Traverse the limestone face with the support of your guides, then drop down to e-bike into the French Alps to the Ruitor hut. Enjoy a lunch with local ingredients, fine wine, and incredible views. Soak up the stunning landscapes as the sun sets, then enjoy a chef-prepared candlelit dinner before retiring to the bunkroom.
Day 2: Hike Over the Col du Mont to Italy
Wake up to a crackling fire, then fill up on a hearty breakfast. Embark on a full-day hike of about seven hours and 4,900 feet of elevation gain, where you’ll climb mountain passes, trek by alpine lakes, and make your way across the border over the historic Col du Mont into Italy. After a picnic lunch, descend into the Valgrisenche Valley, where the second hut greets you with après al fresco. Relax with refreshments while you enjoy another spectacular remote setting, followed by a fun evening full of Italian food and off-grid reverie.
Day 3: Enjoy a Personalized Adventure Back to France
A mountain-style breakfast fuels you for your last day, which can be spent hiking, canyoneering, or glacier trekking in Courmayeur. Ease back into civilization with a delicious lunch at one of our favorite restaurants in Italy, then jump in our vehicles for a beautiful drive back to the chalets.
ABOUT THE CHALETS
The haute route begins and ends in Le Miroir, France, at either of Eleven’s neighboring chalets: the seven-bedroom Chalet Hibou or five-bedroom Chalet Pelerin. These Savoyard-styled chalets offer an all-encompassing lodging, dining, and outdoor experience in the heart of the Alps. Chef-prepared meals, a variety of spa offerings, and an extensive menu of guided adventures combine to deliver a uniquely private and fully personalized experience in this undiscovered corner of the French Alps.
