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Le Prieuré is the only 4-star hotel in Pra-Loup: a boutique hotel of nine rooms and suites, set in a fully restored twelfth-century priory. At the foot of the Molanès gondola, it brings together a seasonal restaurant, a fireside cocktail bar and a wellness area facing the peaks.

Yes, on an intimate scale. A boutique 4-star hotel in the Ubaye valley, Le Prieuré offers upscale rooms and suites, a seasonal restaurant, a wellness area with pool and sauna, and a personalised service: our concierge arranges your activities, your bookings and every detail of your stay.

At Le Prieuré, a boutique 4-star hotel in Pra-Loup 1500, in the heart of the Ubaye valley. Our rooms and suites, each one unique, welcome 2 to 4 guests, with fine materials and mountain views.

Yes, the only one: Le Prieuré is the sole 4-star hotel in Pra-Loup, located in Les Molanès, Pra-Loup 1500.

Le Prieuré stands at the foot of the Molanès gondola: in winter, the slopes are only a few steps from the door, and your boots await you dry and warm in our ski room.

At Le Prieuré, several rooms have been designed for two, true cosy nests tucked away in the heart of the house. Dinner at La Table, a cocktail by the fire, a moment in the Nordic bath facing the peaks: everything invites you to take your time.

As early as the Middle Ages, around the twelfth century, Chalaisian monks founded a priory, a church and a presbytery on this site. Restored stone by stone, this priory has now become Le Prieuré hotel, in the heart of Pra-Loup.

At La Table du Prieuré. A native of the Ubaye valley, Chef Jérémy Vella has made local game the signature of his cooking, prepared with finesse as it arrives, on a menu that changes with the seasons.

La Table du Prieuré is delighted to welcome you, whether or not you are staying at the hotel, 7 days a week: lunch from 12:00 to 14:00, dinner from 19:00 to 21:00. We strongly recommend booking your table.

Yes. Half board is offered at €60 per person: breakfast, then in the evening a starter, main course and dessert at La Table du Prieuré, chosen by the Chef.

Of course. While game is the signature of the house, the menu, which changes with the seasons, is not limited to it: it also celebrates produce from the valley, and a vegetarian option is offered at every service.

Naturally. Allergy, intolerance or specific diet: the Chef adapts his cooking to each guest’s needs, so that everyone can fully enjoy the experience of La Table du Prieuré. Simply let us know when you book.

At Le Prieuré’s Lounge Bar, between exposed stone and a crackling fire. There is no menu here: share your wishes with Rémi Brault, our head bartender, who will create a bespoke cocktail for you, one you will not taste anywhere else.

We are located at the foot of the Molanès gondola, which takes you straight up to the Pra-Loup and Espace Lumière ski area, with 180 km of slopes.

Yes. Our ski room welcomes your equipment, with a boot warmer so you find your boots dry and warm every morning. You are welcome to bring your own skis; otherwise, we work with La Godille ski shop, right next to the hotel, which offers our guests preferential rates.

Hiking to the peaks and mountain lakes, cycling the great Alpine passes, mountain biking and e-biking, rafting on 50 km of white water, a 9-hole golf course or a paragliding flight over the Ubaye. Our concierge will gladly organise your outings, and the hotel pool awaits you on your return.

The finest passes of the Southern Alps are within reach: the Col d’Allos, Col de la Cayolle, Col de la Bonette, Col de Vars, Col de Pontis, Col des Fillys and Col des Champs.

Stroll through the Laverq valley, discover Lake Serre-Ponçon, wander the streets of Barcelonnette, head to the Col de la Cayolle for a panoramic drive, hike to the Lac des Sagnes, visit the Valley museum or treat yourself to a paragliding flight: the Ubaye reveals another side in spring and autumn.

To find calm and serenity, admire the mountains in a different light and discover the valley at your own pace. Off season, Le Prieuré feels even more intimate: a gastronomic experience at La Table, gentle moments, and the full attention of our team.

The hotel and restaurant welcome you from May to the end of October, then from December to the end of March. They are closed in November and April.

La Table du Prieuré marks the year with gourmet occasions, such as its Autumn Menu, a tribute to the mushrooms of the Ubaye woodlands. Find the full calendar in our News section.

Offers may be available off season. They can be found only on our website or directly by phone.

From mid-September to the end of October: the best time to savour game from the valley, in the heart of autumn.

Yes. A fine dinner, ski hire, a wellness moment, a quick haircut or an unusual activity: share your wishes with our concierge. We organise, you enjoy.

Yes. Our shuttle is at your disposal on request, and the Pra-Loup resort also runs a free shuttle. Parking spaces are reserved for you just opposite the hotel, with a fast charging point for electric vehicles (€15 per night), and a bike store in summer.

Our wellness area brings together a wood-fired Nordic bath, a sauna whose porthole opens onto the peaks and a treatment menu, to discover in our Spa section. To preserve its tranquillity, it is reserved exclusively for hotel guests.

The outdoor pool, heated periodically, is open in summer only. It is reserved for hotel guests, and swimming is unsupervised.

Yes. Our Wi-Fi connection is excellent, and each of our rooms has a small workspace: the perfect way to combine online meetings with fresh mountain air.

Our youngest guests are most welcome. Several of our suites sleep up to 4, and we provide a travel cot, a high chair and a booster seat.

Yes, if arranged in advance: we call on a trusted person to look after your children in complete safety.

We regret that we are unable to welcome pets.

Yes. Le Prieuré hosts your seminars for up to around fifty people, 1,500 metres above sea level, in the heart of the Ubaye valley.

Yes. Hiring Le Prieuré means having the whole house: the rooms and suites, La Table, the garden and the wellness area, for you and your guests only. Our team designs a bespoke event with you, from the menu to the running of the day.

Le Prieuré, in the heart of the Ubaye valley. The hotel can be reached by road all year round from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, about 2.5 hours from Aix-en-Provence TGV station, and hosts seminars for up to around fifty people.

From September to the end of October, or in March: the mountains regain their calm, and Le Prieuré lends itself beautifully to work and team building alike.

Yes. Between seasons, you can hire Le Prieuré exclusively for your seminar or executive committee: the rooms and suites, La Table and the wellness area, for your team only.

At Le Prieuré, 1,500 metres above sea level. Far from the bustle, in the heart of a twelfth-century priory, your teams meet in a setting that encourages reflection. Working days, executive committees or incentive stays: we organise every moment with you, from gourmet breaks to dinners at La Table.

Yes, we offer residential seminar and day meeting packages, quoted according to your programme.

Your meetings have Wi-Fi and a connected television for your presentations.

Rafting, hiking, mountain-bike outings, tree-top adventure, a cooking challenge with our Chef or a stargazing evening: plenty to bring your teams together in the great outdoors.

Yes. The Chef designs a bespoke menu with you, and La Table du Prieuré can welcome your group for an evening. Ask us for a quote by email from the Seminars & private hire page.

We do not arrange group transfers from Marseille, Aix or Nice. You will find the different ways of reaching Pra-Loup in our practical information.

Yes. We do our best, according to your request, to offer you the most favourable rates.

By car, Pra-Loup can be reached by road all year round, notably from Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Gap and Grenoble. In autumn and winter, the Allos, Cayolle and Bonette passes may be closed: check conditions on Inforoute 04.

By train, the nearest station is Gap, about 75 km away: regional coaches run to Barcelonnette, where we can collect you. Aix-en-Provence TGV station, convenient from Paris and major cities, is about 2.5 hours by road; in winter, ZOU! shuttles run to Pra-Loup according to their timetable. From Barcelonnette, free shuttles serve Pra-Loup in season; off season, plan a taxi or a private transfer.

By plane, Marseille Provence airport is the most convenient, with car hire or a coach connection. Nice Côte d’Azur airport is an alternative for international travellers: the direct route crosses the passes in summer, but requires a long detour in winter.

The hotel and restaurant are open from May to the end of October, then from December to the end of March, 7 days a week.

Your room awaits you from 4 pm on the day of your arrival, and we kindly ask you to vacate it by 11 am on the day of your departure. Breakfast, prepared with produce from the valley, is served every morning: €25 per adult, €12 per child aged 5 to 17, complimentary for children under 5.

Set in a twelfth-century building, the hotel is unfortunately not accessible to people with reduced mobility. La Table du Prieuré and its restrooms, however, welcome you without difficulty.

You can cancel or change your booking free of charge up to 48 hours before your arrival. The best rate always awaits you directly, by phone, or on our website.