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.
HIKE THE ALPS ON A MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE
Hike from France to Italy on our three-day hut-to-hut journey, fully supported by our expert local guide and chef team.
This hike through the Alps is in a league of its own. Offered as an exclusive backcountry experience for up to eight guests, Eleven’s route takes you from our chalets to two private mountain huts, set amid the Alps’ breathtaking scenery. Our local guides will lead you through the stunning landscapes of France and Italy along a historic route. We can further personalize your experience by adding glacier hiking, canyoning and rock climbing. Upon arrival at our scenic, centuries-old sheep herder’s huts, you’ll enjoy the spirit of alpine tradition, with après al fresco and a candlelit dinner paired with hand-foraged Génépi liqueur.
Interested in a one-night trip instead? Contact us about a shorter experience here.
Pricing and Dates
Season Dates:
- Mid-July through the end of September
Pricing:
- This three-day, two-night hut-to-hut experience is available for 1,500 Euro (for up to eight people) as part of a four-night buyout at either Chalet Pelerin or Chalet Hibou. If you’d like to move this adventure to the end of your stay, our sales team can help make arrangements.
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 Refuge les Mollettes 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 Géants 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 hiking, rock climbing or canyoning 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, Refuge les Mollettes 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 rock climbing, fly fishing, and glacier hiking.
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 Refuge les Mollettes. 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 3,700 feet / 1,127 meters 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 Rifugio Valgrisenche greets you with après al fresco. Relax with drinks while you enjoy another spectacular remote setting and an evening full of Italian food.
Day 3: Enjoy a Personalized Adventure Back to France
A mountain-style breakfast fuels you for your last day, which can be spent rock climbing or glacier hiking. 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, 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.
