Hostel Quartier Libre
Hostel Quartier Libre is a hostel and bar-restaurant on the Col de la Machine in the Vercors near Saint-Jean-en-Royans (Quartier Libre). The property sits on the GR9 and the route of the GTV Grande traversée du Vercors, making it a base for walking and cycling outings from the col.
Sleeping capacity is 48, with dorms starting at €26 per night. The place operates year-round, with summer hours (midday and evening, 7 days/week from May to end September) and winter hours that run weekends from Friday 16:00 to Sunday 18:00 during the off-season, with some additional opening from Wednesday evening by group reservation.
On-site facilities include a shared “Popote” (home-cooked meals using local seasonal ingredients), free Wi‑Fi, a small shop for supplies, and an outdoor heated solar pool in summer. Animals are allowed in the restaurant only (not in the accommodations), and electric vehicle charging is available (220v outlet).