Gite of Martinette
A rustic budget base in the Belledonne foothills
About this hotel
La Martinette is a hamlet rather than a resort, and this gite leans into that: rustic dorms sit alongside private rooms, the terrace looks out over the surrounding hills, and the game room fills the evenings when the weather turns. It's a budget pick rather than a design one, but the mountain-facing rooms make up for the simple furnishings, and the five-minute walk to Auberge Nemoz means dinner is never far if the shared kitchen isn't in use. Air conditioning helps through warmer months, and the pet-friendly policy means the trip doesn't require boarding the dog. This is a base for travelers exploring the wider Belledonne massif on a tighter budget rather than a slopeside address.
- Budget rates
- Mountain views
- Pet-friendly
- Terrace
Our take
This suits budget travelers and groups who don't mind a dorm-style layout in exchange for mountain views and a lower nightly rate. The proximity to Auberge Nemoz means evenings out are easy even without a car. Anyone wanting to walk straight onto the Les Sept Laux pistes each morning should book closer to Prapoutel or Pipay instead, since this hamlet sits a drive away from the lifts.
- Book a private room rather than the dorm if traveling with a dog, shared spaces get busy in peak weeks
- Ask about breakfast timing at check-in, it's a paid add-on and not always served early
- Pack a torch for the walk to Auberge Nemoz after dark, the hamlet lanes aren't heavily lit
Why we love it
- Mountain-view rooms at a low rate
- Five-minute walk to Auberge Nemoz
- Pet-friendly
- Game room for rainy evenings
Why guests love itWe booked this as a base for a week of budget skiing in the Belledonne, and the mountain view from the terrace turned out to be the best part of the stay. The dorm-style rooms are basic, and we ended up paying the small supplement for a private room once we saw the shared space fill up over a school-holiday weekend. Walking to Auberge Nemoz for dinner became a nightly habit rather than a chore.