School trips in the mountains, in the heart of the Écrins

Located in Réallon, in the heart of the Écrins National Park, Le Balcon des Écrins is a holiday centre dedicated to hosting school groups. It offers an environment conducive to learning and to discovering the mountains.

Stays can be organised on a full-board or half-board basis. The resort offers classrooms, communal areas and privileged access to mountain activities all year round.

Holiday financial support: “Ma Classe dans le Sud” scheme. Summer opening: May to September. Embrun 15 km away, Gap 38 km away.

Multi-bed rooms suited to groups
Full board or half board
Mountain activities supervised by professionals
Trail maps and trail running routes
Picnic hampers for your excursions
Free coach parking

Quality & safety

Accreditations & labels

Éducation Nationale

Jeunesse et Sports

Valeurs Parc

VACAF

Growing through the trip

Our educational aims

  1. Empowerment

    Empowerment through discovery.

  2. Living together

    Promoting the values of “living together”.

  3. Citizenship

    Learning citizenship: respect for others, for rules and for the environment, communication and sharing in community life.

  4. Mountain environment

    Discovering the mountain environment and its natural riches.

  5. Motor skills

    Motor skills and agility.

  6. A taste for effort

    Each child exploring their own taste for effort.

Summer activity menu

Activities

Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping
Jumping from a limestone rock into cold water – Canyoning
Canyoning
Réal'Kart – DévalKart
DévalKart downhill karting
Discovery walks
Discovery walks
Electric bikes – Electric mountain bike hire
Electric mountain bike hire
Farm visit
Farm visit
Hiker – Guided hiking
Guided hiking
Boy sitting on a horse – Horse riding
Horse riding
Activity – Hot-air ballooning
Hot-air ballooning
Kayaking
Kayaking
Ride – Mountain bike rides
Mountain bike rides
Activity – Orienteering
Orienteering
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding
Paragliding
Paragliding
Raft on a fast mountain river – Rafting
Rafting
Towable tube rides
Towable tube rides
Group preparing for a zip line adventure – Treetop adventure
Treetop adventure
… and many more! Our teams are on hand to share all their other tips and ideas.
Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon

Cooking based on local produce

Catering

Whether in our restaurant or our snack bar, our team serves cooking based on local produce. We’ll introduce you to regional specialities such as tourtons du Champsaur, ravioles and oreilles d’âne, culinary specialities of the Hautes-Alpes.

As local stakeholders, we work in close partnership with many local producers to offer you quality home-style cooking.

  • Restaurant and snack bar with panoramic terrace
  • Full board, half board or B&B

Life on site

Accommodation & dining

Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Attic room – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
En-suite bathroom – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon

36 rooms with 2 to 5 beds

Direct view of the slopes or the resort Television, bathroom with shower or bath Towels and bed linen provided 16 rooms for 2, 10 rooms for 3, 10 rooms for 4

  • Immediate access to the slopes
  • Cot loan on reservation
  • Hairdryer loan
  • Some interconnecting rooms
Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon

Restaurant and snack bar with panoramic terrace

Home-style cooking using local produce Hautes-Alpes specialities: tourtons du Champsaur, ravioles, oreilles d'âne Continental breakfast, seasonal fruit and vegetables Varied, balanced packed lunches, to be ordered at reception the day before

  • 300 m² terrace overlooking the mountains
  • Full board, half board or B&B

Sport, relaxation and discovery

something for everyone

Entertainment and leisure

Open-access facilities, plus daytime and evening entertainment

  • Talks on the mountains
  • Kids' club
  • Guided discovery walks
  • Lively evenings
Included Photo – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Sauna
Included Pool view, Réallon – Summer at a low price
Above-ground pool
Included Pump track – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Pump track
Included Guided hike – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Hikes and walks starting from the hotel
Included Table tennis – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Table tennis
Included Water sports centre – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Water sports centre
Included Collection of classic board games on a vintage map – Le Balcon des Écrins, Le Hameau des Oliviers
Board games
Included Pétanque court – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Pétanque pitch
Included Toy cabinets in the children's play area – Le Balcon des Écrins, Réallon
Games library

Booking & contact

Booking Le Balcon des Écrins

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Groups, seminars, camps & school trips

Planning a group stay, a seminar, a youth camp or a school trip? Our team builds a tailor-made offer.

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Participants

From 16 years old
12 – 15 years
6- 11 years
2 – 5 years
Less than 1 year

Your stay