Café - Restaurant L'écureuil, La Sage 079 651 0620

L'ecureuil was a lovely surprise. It is one of only 2 places where people can stay in the little village of La Sage. Last year we stayed in Hotel de la Sage so this year we decided to try this establishment. There are quite a few double rooms, as well as 3-, 4-, 6-bedded rooms, all with shared toilet and shower facilities. It seemed spacious - perhaps because it was only us (a group of three) and a father with 2 daughters staying the night - I can imagine it would be very crowded with a house full of hikers. Given that it was a short hike from Arolla to here, we had plenty of time to enjoy a cool beer on the terrace and take in the wonderful mountain scenery all round us - in the distance, Mt. Collon and Pigne d'Arolla, the Aiguilles Rouges. Booking in the summer season is strongly recommended - 027 283 2455 or 079 651 0620

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