Rules for visiting La Loge des Gardes
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Natura 2000 site SAC "Monts de la Madeleine" (FR8301019), which includes the old beech forests around La Loge des Gardes, within the state forest of l'Assise (ZNIEFF types I and II), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: onf.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- Permit requiredThe resort is located in a state forest managed by the ONF (French National Forests Office). Free camping is not allowed: group activities with overnight stays require the prior agreement of the ONF, which sets the conditions and requires that waste be taken away when leaving.Source: assemblee-nationale.fr
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsThere is a marked snowshoe trail, the "circuit des pierres", through the undergrowth. The resort warns that it does not manage these routes and does not guarantee snow, grooming or compacting. It also states that it is closed with no reopening planned.Source: logedesgardes.com
🐕 Dogs
- With conditionsArrêté of 16 March 1955: from 15 April to 30 June, walking dogs off the leash in forests away from forest roads is prohibited, in order to protect wildlife. Letting them roam free is also prohibited.Source: aida.ineris.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedArt. L.131-1 of the Forest Code generally prohibits third parties from lighting fires without authorisation in another person's forest. In a state forest this is only possible with the agreement of the ONF, and the prefect may extend the ban during periods of risk.Source: assemblee-nationale.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe resort advertises its own free sledding run for children and adults, under the full responsibility of the accompanying adults. The same page says that La Loge des Gardes is closed and has no reopening planned.Source: logedesgardes.com
📋 Other rules
- With conditionsLift passes: those longer than the shortest duration are personal and non-transferable and are only sold at the resort. Age-based discounts must be requested before purchase. Compensation is only given for a total lift closure of more than half a day.Source: logedesgardes.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at La Loge des Gardes?
- Permit required. The resort is located in a state forest managed by the ONF (French National Forests Office). Free camping is not allowed: group activities with overnight stays require the prior agreement of the ONF, which sets the conditions and requires that waste be taken away when leaving.
- Can you skin up the slopes at La Loge des Gardes?
- With conditions. There is a marked snowshoe trail, the "circuit des pierres", through the undergrowth. The resort warns that it does not manage these routes and does not guarantee snow, grooming or compacting. It also states that it is closed with no reopening planned.
- Can you bring a dog to La Loge des Gardes?
- With conditions. Arrêté of 16 March 1955: from 15 April to 30 June, walking dogs off the leash in forests away from forest roads is prohibited, in order to protect wildlife. Letting them roam free is also prohibited.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at La Loge des Gardes?
- Prohibited. Art. L.131-1 of the Forest Code generally prohibits third parties from lighting fires without authorisation in another person's forest. In a state forest this is only possible with the agreement of the ONF, and the prefect may extend the ban during periods of risk.
- Where can you go sledging at La Loge des Gardes?
- With conditions. The resort advertises its own free sledding run for children and adults, under the full responsibility of the accompanying adults. The same page says that La Loge des Gardes is closed and has no reopening planned.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.