The chalet La Source adheres to spirit national park

Esprit Parc National is a national brand of the French Biodiversity Office, available in each of the 11 national parks in France.

By joining the values ​​and criteria of this prestigious brand, the Chalet La Source contributes to preserving, and to promote, the natural and cultural heritage of the exceptional territory that constitutes the Pyrenees National Park.

In short, lighting on a carefully thought out approach.

 What are the values ​​brought by the brand's brand National Park?

The spirit brand National Park brings together the players in the park and raises awareness of visitors, with the values ​​of preserving natural and cultural heritage carried by national parks for more than 50 years:

• Sharing: promote the discovery of the multiple riches of the national park, thanks to the sharing of experience and knowledge of the players in the park.
• Commitment to a purchase that has meaning, which promotes the local economy and preserves resources.
• Authenticity, by valuing local traditions and know-how, by offering experiences as close as possible to nature, which combine natural environment, history and heritage.
• Vitality, by the development of actors who "make" the life of the park.
• Respect for cultural heritage, the preservation of resources through eco-responsible products and practices.

In practice, how do these values ​​translate?

The “National Park Spirit” label means that the La Source chalet meets the criteria set by the brand's specifications for accommodation.

In addition to the general quality of reception and environment criteria, certain criteria more specifically translate the values ​​of the national park: 

• Develop an eco -responsible approach , in terms of mobility and energy, water and waste management.
• Awareness of the protection of heritage and behaviors responsible in the natural environment.
• Encourage to discover the wealth of heritage and the actions of the National Park.
• Participate in the economic and social activity of the park , by the use and promotion of local products, the involvement in collective dynamics, and the development of local partnerships.
• Finally, to enhance the heritage and the quality of the living environment , by treating the landscape quality of the site, and by adopting an architecture and an interior design inspired by the local register.

 Values ​​very lively at the chalet La Source

Reconnect to nature

 “Inspired by nature, Esprit Park National allows you to get closer to it and disconnect, during a stay, the hectic rhythm of contemporary life. »»

 To make you forget everyday life is exactly what we are looking to bring you to the chalet the source. Everything is at hand, so that you think only to relax, in a comfortable setting. Once immersed in this exceptional view of the valley and the summits, with the only stream as the only background noise, you can fully enjoy your vacation.

Exchange with local actors

 “Spirit National Park also makes it possible to give the exchange and the meeting at the center of your stay. Through sharing with men and women passionate about their terroir and their know-how, everyone can reconnect with authenticity for a different approach to national parks, summer and winter. »»

At the Chalet La Source, we really want to contribute, meet and build a lasting relationship with the actors around us. This is why we have established many partnerships , most varied: tourism players of course, but also traders, artists and craftsmen, most close to the chalet. Come and meet them!

 Promote biodiversity, with pedagogy

 “Esprit Parc National offers products in line with the values ​​of these exceptional protected natural spaces: the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, the transmission of knowledge and the awareness of audiences. »»

The chalet La Source sets up installations to promote biodiversity , in particular in terms of microfauna. Having the chance to have a large natural space rich in vegetation, large trees, a nearby stream and a source, the chalet has many advantages for a large number of small animals.

It is to start a large insect refuge, also called "insect hotel" : this mini-chalet is converted so that many species of insects can find refuge, nesting and spending the winter, each according to his needs. Other facilities will come over time, to complete this "biodiversity course" .

To follow at the chalet the source !