Come to l'Abelli d'Estelle...
Be pampered
Isabelle created her own beauty salon several years ago named Si Belle en Soi. Treat yourself
to attentive and personalised care.
A range of facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and more. Bookings required.
Isabelle comes to our guesthouse to pamper you so you can completely wind down and feel great!
Let us know exactly what you would like. We will check Isabelle’s availability.
Visit La Tour des Sens
Michelin-starred restaurant.
Chef Jérémie IZARN welcomes you to his world.
"Blending mountain tradition and gastronomy, La Tour des Sens is a unique experience in a luxurious natural setting where the passionate and original chef is inspired by the surroundings. Built on the foundations of an ancient 11th-century Saracen Tower, the restaurant has a panoramic terrace with a breathtaking view of the Chartreuse. My team and I take pleasure in sharing unforgettable experience’s with you. Close your eyes and let us be your guide. Enjoy the moment."
Bookings recommended. But you may be lucky at the last minute if there is a cancellation.
La Tour des Sens - Route de Theys, 38570 Tencin
Walks, fun and attractions in the area
The house is surrounded by footpaths for you to enjoy.
Let's go and explore the area:
On foot from the house!
- L’Enversin waterfall (45-minute walk to get there)
- L'Alloix waterfall (90-minute walk to get there)
- Les Côtes du Touvet
- Visit Château du Touvet and the gardens (10 minutes away)
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Free guided tour of the spirulina farm for our guests:
Guided tour with explanation of the production process, a documentary, microscope observation of spirulina and spirulina recipe tasting.
Tour: 90 minutes. Bookings required. For groups of 10 to 30 people. Unscheduled, unguided visits are possible during opening hours on Wednesday: 4pm - 7pm and Saturday: 9.30am - 12.30pm
10 minutes by car:
- Natural site of the Saint Hilaire du Touvet funicular, leaving from Lumbin. Once up there: Le Bec Margain view point.
- L'Alloix in Saint Vincent de Mercuze waterfall
- La Gorge waterfall in La Terrasse
- Via Ferrata de la Dent de Crolles
25 minutes by car:
- Col de Marcieu Outdoor activities area
- Lake Pontcharra with its leisure complex
- Saint Hilaire du Touvet resort
- Canyoning or Potholing
35 minutes by car:
- Adventure Park, Les Sept Laux
- Acrobatic Park Indian Forest: Le Sappey en Chartreuse
- Lac du Bourget de Chambéry
- Savoy wine cellars
A little further away:
- La Grande Chartreuse museum
- The Chartreuse cellars
- https://www.chartreuse.fr/en/home/
For more ideas:
Hiking in the mountains or sliding down the slopes
Mountain hikes
The Chartreuse and Belledonne mountain ranges have plenty of hiking trails.
https://www.chartreuse-tourisme.com/en/to-see-to-do/nature-walks/hiking/hiking-routes/
- Hiking with a guide
We can put you in touch with a mountain guide or a specialised high-mountain guide.
Discover the mountains in summer with ALP’IN Searching for marmots, dawn walks, the shepherd’s supper, with a Catalan donkey...
Fun in the snow
In winter, Nordic, cross-country and downhill skiing are not far away so you'll find something to your liking as long as the snow has fallen!
25 minutes by car:
Col de Marcieu – Saint Hilaire du Touvet
35 minutes plus by car:
Collet d’Allevard - Super Collet resort
The big, popular resort, Val Thorens is just one hour via the Orelle gondola lift.
Summer fun:
The resorts are innovating with loads of activities including mountain biking, tree-top adventure parks, summer sledging, and other fun activities.
Paragliding
If you are a paragliding enthusiast or you would like to try this amazing sport...
The Lumbin landing field is just 10 minutes away by car and the launching site in Saint Hilaire du Touvet is 10 minutes away by the funicular.
By car, Saint Hilaire is 25 minutes away.
Relax between flights with us back at the house.
And if you’d rather just watch, we have a great view of the paragliders circling in the sky when the wind allows them to fly!
Note the third weekend of September in your diary for the Coupe Icare international paragliding show.