Off grid summer season mountain hostel, run by travellers for travellers. Open May 15th - September 30th. This is for the adventurous, alternative, back to basic traveller who values a fellow traveller's hospitality, natural beauty and an off grid lifestyle above conformity and comfort. Situated in the heart of the Corbières Mountains 35km SE of Carcassonne between cedar and beech forests at 712m altitude.
This is the place to be if for a change you like to be in a very quiet, pure and natural environment, away from the noise of roads and towns. The air up here is clean and pure and radiates peace. Great for walks into the wild, and beautiful views on the Pyrenees.
The place is fed by delicious spring water coming out of all the taps. Electricity is provided by solar and wind power, and nature grows a wealth of herbs everywhere.
You are invited to stay in a unique 80m² large space: the attic of a renovated old barn, where the energy of creativity, music, dance, and meditation lingers from a diversity of activities that are regularly organized here: full moon gatherings, concerts, workshops... There are several beds and a number of mattresses with which you can create your own cosy sleeping corner.
The bathroom is adjacent to the house, the shower is outdoors, the water heated by solar power. There's a kitchen in the house, breakfast is included, dinner is optional. Free but limited WiFi.
Other options include staying in a small caravan if you like more privacy, or camping.
Possibility for work exchange after 3 nights.
Price: 16,-€ per night with your own sleeping bag, sheets 3,-€.
Bookings to be made by mail (pilgrimsnest@hotmail.com) or phone (0033681250002). Payment on arrival: only cash accepted.
The nearest shops are in Limoux, 22km away, so it's important to bring your food. Also bring a torch, it's somewhat 'into the wild' here so it gets pretty dark on nights without moonshine.