Hotels in Le Seignus
Le Seignus is the lower of Val d'Allos's two ski stations, at 1,500 m just above the village of Allos (1,400 m) in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence; La Foux d'Allos, the higher one, sits at 1,800 m. I would stay at Le Seignus for a calm family week on its own slopes, with the village shops a gondola ride away, and at La Foux for mileage. The two are not linked on skis: a free shuttle runs from the village to La Foux, which connects to Pra-Loup in the Espace Lumière, the largest ski area of the Southern Alps. Between Allos and Le Seignus, a gondola does the climb, with an intermediate stop at a day car park of more than 300 spaces. The one hotel on this page, L'Ours Blanc, is at Seignus Bas, about 200 m from the Clos Bertrand lift, with 12 rooms, a restaurant and a bar; guests rate it 8.6 over 203 reviews. The winter trap: the Col d'Allos road from Barcelonnette is closed, so you arrive from the south via Colmars.
Le Seignus, at 1,500 m, is the quieter of the two Val d'Allos stations: a small base above the village of Allos, tied to it by a gondola, with its own sector of runs and none of the bustle of La Foux d'Allos at 1,800 m. It suits families and skiers who value short transfers and a real village below over a huge ski map. When you want more terrain, the free shuttle runs to La Foux, the gateway to the Espace Lumière and Pra-Loup. Sleep here knowing two things: the snow is lower than at La Foux, and in winter the road over the Col d'Allos is shut, so every arrival comes from the south.
Le Seignus in numbers
What to expect
- Base at 1,500 m, above Allos village at 1,400 m
- Gondola between Allos village and Le Seignus, with a day car park stop
- Free shuttle to La Foux d'Allos (1,800 m) and the Espace Lumière
- L'Ours Blanc: 12 rooms at Seignus Bas, about 200 m from the Clos Bertrand lift
- Winter access from the south via Colmars, the Col d'Allos being closed
Local tips
- ✓Sleeping in Allos village rather than at the base is a real option here: the gondola links the two, so you get the village shops without losing access to the slopes.
- ✓Drive in from the south via Colmars: the Col d'Allos road towards Barcelonnette is closed in winter, so a route from the north has to go around.
- ✓For a big day on the Espace Lumière, take the free shuttle from the village to La Foux d'Allos, where the lifts continue towards Pra-Loup.
- ✓Day visitors should use the car park at the gondola's intermediate stop, which has more than 300 spaces, rather than circling the village for a spot.
- ✓Le Seignus sits 300 m lower than La Foux, so at the start and end of the season, check which sector is open before choosing your base.
- ✓To mix both sectors, a bed near the gondola in Allos village works best: the gondola climbs to Le Seignus and the free shuttle to La Foux leaves from the village.
Where to stay
Frequently asked questions
Is Le Seignus linked to La Foux d'Allos?
Not on skis. Le Seignus and La Foux d'Allos are separate sectors of Val d'Allos, connected by a free shuttle from the village. La Foux, at 1,800 m, is the side that links to Pra-Loup in the Espace Lumière, so skiers staying at Le Seignus ride the shuttle when they want the bigger network.
How do you get from Allos village to Le Seignus?
By gondola. A lift climbs from the village at 1,400 m to the station at 1,500 m, with an intermediate stop at a car park of more than 300 spaces for day visitors. It means you can sleep in the village and still start the day on the snow without driving.
Is Le Seignus good for families?
Yes, for families who want a small, calm base. The station is compact, the village of Allos with its shops is one gondola ride below, and the busier La Foux d'Allos is a shuttle away for older children who want more terrain. Its limit is altitude: at 1,500 m, snow is less reliable than at La Foux.
How do you reach Val d'Allos in winter?
From the south, via Colmars. The Col d'Allos road that links the valley to Barcelonnette in summer is closed in winter, so arrivals from the north must loop around. Plan for mountain driving on the last stretch and check road conditions before leaving.
Where to stay at Le Seignus?
Accommodation is small-scale: apartments, a few hotels and the village below. The hotel on this page, L'Ours Blanc, has 12 rooms, a restaurant and a bar at Seignus Bas, about 200 m from the Clos Bertrand lift, and guests rate it 8.6 over 203 reviews.