Association ANAÉ

What Association ANAÉ does

Association ANAÉ (legal name: Association Anaé, operating as Anaé Vacances) is a French nonprofit (association loi 1901) founded in 1956 by Scouts et Guides de France, headquartered in Lyon's 7th arrondissement since September 2019. The association's core business is the operation of accessible vacation centers in France. As of 2025, four centers are operational — two Alpine chalets in Savoie (Chalet de la Grande Casse in Pralognan-la-Vanoise and Chalet de l'Ornon in Saint-Sorlin d'Arves), Villa Costebelle in Hyères-les-Palmiers (Var, Mediterranean coast), and La Rose des Vents in Piriac-sur-Mer (Loire-Atlantique, Atlantic coast) — with a fifth center, Domaine de la Porte Neuve in Riec-sur-Bélon (Brittany), scheduled to open in 2026. In 2025 the association welcomed approximately 9,000 vacationers across these sites.

The company's product surface spans seven stay categories: organized adapted group stays for adults with motor, intellectual, and polyhandicap disabilities; respite stays for caregiver-care recipient pairs; institutional transfers for ESMS (Établissements et Services Médico-Sociaux) and OVA (Organismes de Vacances Adaptées); children's summer camps (colonies de vacances); school discovery classes (classes de mer, neige, verte); sports club and association group stays; and family/friends/couples/solo travel. Complementary services include adapted handisport activities (chair-ski, Cimgo all-terrain wheelchairs, joëlette hiking, Tiralo beach chairs, dog sledding, snowshoeing) and coordinated accessible transport via in-house TPMR vehicles plus partner networks (Altibus, Faure Savoie, SNCF Accès Plus). Four of five centers hold the French government "Tourisme & Handicap" label across all four disability categories (motor, visual, auditory, intellectual), and the association holds ESUS, Atout France, VAO, UNAT, Education Nationale, and Jeunesse et Sports approvals.

ANAÉ's business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer and B2B motion with quote-based pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct — website quote forms, phone, email, and on-site visits; there are no OTA or third-party resellers. Full-board daily rates run approximately €70–106 per person per day, adapted winter 8-day group stays are priced at €2,660 per participant against a real cost of €3,138, and adapted summer 12-day stays at €3,720 against €4,097 — the association explicitly publishes these as loss-making and cross-subsidized by other streams to fulfill its social mission. Ancillary revenue comes from activity fees (€9–160 per person) and adapted equipment rental. Institutional clients (ESMS, OVA, schools, sports clubs) are managed by a dedicated coordination team (Véronique Duguet, Claudine Berthoux), while families self-serve via the website and center-level contacts. There are no disclosed technology products, software platforms, or AI components; the company's core offering is operational service delivery rather than a tech stack.

Name

Association ANAÉ

Legal name

Association Anaé

Website

https://anae.asso.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Association ANAÉ is a French nonprofit founded in 1956 that operates five accessible vacation centers across mountain and coastal France, serving families, schools, institutions, and adults with disabilities with adapted accommodation, transport, and handisport activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Tourism and Vacation Services

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Large Group & Event-Friendly Homes (THAMAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAA), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Accessible tourism
• Adapted vacations
• Inclusive hospitality
• Disability travel
• Vacation centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Adapted vacation stays (séjours adaptés): Organized group stays for adults with disabilities (motor
2. Activity fees and excursion revenue: Revenue from optional paid activities such as adapted skiing, chair-ski (Cimgo), dog sledding, snowshoe hikes, accrobranche, Laser Game, bowling, and cultural visits. Activity pricing ranges from free (pool/sauna access) to €130-160 per person for adapted chair-ski sessions, €40/half-hour for dog sledding, €20 for accrobranche, and €9/person for Laser Game.
3. Institutional and school group stays: Revenue from school trips (classes découverte), youth camps (colonies de vacances), institutional group transfers, and sports club stays. The association holds Education Nationale and Youth & Sports approvals for these programs across its centers.
4. Respite stays (séjours répit): Specialized respite stays for caregiver-care recipient pairs, providing rest for caregivers while maintaining shared vacation activities. These are priced with specific financial aid packages leveraging MDPH, CAF, ANCV, and other disability-specific subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Association ANAÉ organizes and operates accessible vacation stays across a network of 5 centers in France (2 mountain chalets in Savoie, 2 coastal sites in Var and Loire-Atlantique, and 1 new site in Bretagne opening 2026). The association provides full-board accommodation, professional daily-life accompaniment, adapted activities (handiski, Cimgo, joëlette, Tiralo), adapted TPMR transport, and equipment lending for people with disabilities and other groups. Offerings are structured around 7 stay types: adapted group vacations for adults with disabilities, family/individual vacations, respite stays for caregiver-care recipient pairs, institutional ESMS/OVA transfers, children's summer camps, school discovery classes, and sports club stays.

Product overview

Association ANAÉ operates a portfolio of 5 accessible vacation centers across France—2 mountain chalets in Savoie (Pralognan-la-Vanoise and Saint-Sorlin d'Arves), 2 sea locations (Hyères in Var and Piriac in Loire-Atlantique), and 1 new center opening 2026 in Riec-sur-Bélon, Brittany. The offering spans 7 distinct stay types: adapted group vacations for adults with disabilities (motor, intellectual, polyhandicap), respite stays for caregiver-care recipient pairs, institutional/ESMS/OVA transfer stays, children's summer camps, school discovery classes, sports club stays, and family/individual vacations. Core differentiator is full accessibility with the 'Tourisme & Handicap' label across 4 centers. Add-on services include adapted handisport activities (sit-ski, Cimgo, Tiralo beach equipment) and TPMR transport shuttles. Founded in 1956 by Scouts et Guides de France, the association serves approximately 9,000 vacationers annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chalet de la Grande Casse: Mountain vacation chalet in Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Savoie.
• Chalet de l'Ornon
• Villa Costebelle
• La Rose des Vents
• Domaine de la Porte Neuve

Products and services

• Centre de vacances Pralognan-la-Vanoise (Chalet de la Grande Casse) Mountain vacation chalet in the authentic village of Pralognan-la-Vanoise in Savoie, offering accessible accommodation near ski slopes for families, groups, and adapted stays for people with disabilities. Holds the Tourisme & Handicap label.
• Centre de vacances Saint-Sorlin d'Arves (Chalet de l'Ornon) 125-bed mountain vacation center in Savoie at 1,540m altitude in the Sybelles ski area, offering adapted activities including sit-ski and all-terrain wheelchairs. Open December-April and June-September. Holds the Tourisme & Handicap label.
• Centre de vacances Hyères-les-Palmiers (Villa Costebelle) Provençal seaside vacation center near Hyères-les-Palmiers in the Var region, 5km from beaches, featuring pool, spa, accessible to people with reduced mobility, and adapted seaside activities including Tiralo beach equipment. Labellised Tourisme & Handicap for 4 deficiencies.
• Centre de vacances Piriac-sur-Mer (La Rose des Vents) Atlantic coast vacation center on the Guérande peninsula in Loire-Atlantique, specializing in school discovery classes and self-managed rentals for events. Holds Education Nationale approval.
• Centre de vacances Riec-sur-Bélon (Domaine de la Porte Neuve) New inclusive vacation destination opening in 2026 in Finistère, Brittany. A 3-hectare château estate between sea and river with accessible castle rooms, camping pitches, and mobil-home accommodations. Aims for Tourisme & Handicap certification.
• Séjours de vacances adaptées en groupe (Adapted Group Vacations) Organized group vacation stays for adults with motor, intellectual, and polyhandicap disabilities. Includes 8-15 day stays in winter and summer with daily-life accompaniment, leisure activities, and adapted sports such as sit-ski and Tiralo beach access. Approximately 30 summer departure dates. Held at Tourisme & Handicap-labeled centers.
• Séjours répit aidants-aidés (Caregiver Respite Stays) Respite vacation stays for caregiver-care recipient pairs (families and individuals), allowing caregivers to rest while persons with disabilities are accompanied. Features adapted activities, daily support services, and pricing that integrates with MDPH, CAF, and ANCV financial aid.
• Séjours institutionnels ESMS et OVA (Institutional Stays) Transfer stays for institutions, Établissements et Services Médico-Sociaux (ESMS), and Organismes de Vacances Adaptées (OVA). Includes transport, full accommodation, activities, and accompaniment services managed by a dedicated institutional coordination team.
• Colonies de vacances enfants (Children's Summer Camps) Summer camp vacation stays for children with playful and sporting activities, available at mountain and sea locations, including discovery and enrichment experiences. Operated under Jeunesse et Sports approval.
• Classes découverte (School Discovery Classes) Educational discovery stays at sea (Hyères, Piriac) and mountain (Savoie) locations, including sea classes, snow classes, and nature/green classes. Supports pedagogical projects with varied activities. Operated under Education Nationale approval.
• Séjours clubs sportifs et associations (Sports Club and Association Stays) Group vacation stays for sports clubs and associations to practice favorite sports (cycling, hiking, skiing, etc.) in natural mountain and coastal environments, with customized packages and access to adapted equipment.
• Séjours familles, amis, couples et solo (Family and Individual Stays) Family and individual vacation stays for families, friends, couples, and solo travelers with accessible facilities and handicap provisions at mountain (Savoie) and coastal (Var, Loire-Atlantique) centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000 people welcomed in 2025 across 4 operational sites
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lions Club Hyères HandivoilecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Lions Handivoile at Hyères provides subsidized sailing initiation sessions for people with disabilities. Regular sessions at €16/hour (with 60% Lions Handivoile subsidy), available to ANAÉ guests.
• SKISET Saint-Sorlin d'ArvesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred ski equipment rental partner at the St-Sorlin center. SKISET provides ski, boot, and pole rental services for ANAÉ guests. Contact coordinated through the center.
• HandéocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandéo is a disability-focused association created in 2007 by major disability organizations. ANAÉ references Handéo's practical guides for disability accompaniment (polyhandicap, psychique disability, cognitive disorders, young caregivers, autistic children) and uses their Cap'Handéo transport directory to help guests find accessible transport solutions.
• APF France HandicapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPF France Handicap is a major French disability organization. ANAÉ references APF's short films ('Les tutos de Ludo') for staff and caregiver sensitization, uses APF's transport survey data for Savoy disability transport options, and is listed as an APF partner for vacation departures. APF Évasion also organizes competing adapted stays.
• Adapei Var-Méditerranée / ARIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdapei Var-Méditerranée and ARI (Association Régionale pour l'Intégration) launched a free MOOC for disability awareness in 2020. ANAÉ references this online training for staff and partner sensitization on disability topics.
• Altibus / Mobi'SavoiecoreOthersAltibus/Mobi'Savoie provides accessible bus transport from Moûtiers railway station to Pralognan for guests in wheelchairs. Buses are accessible, and TPMR taxis can be arranged with 24h advance notice. Approximate cost: €12/person (free for companion with 80% invalidity card).
• Faure SavoiecoreOthersFaure Savoie operates accessible bus line S32 from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne railway station to St-Sorlin d'Arves. Accessible with 3-day advance booking. Cost: €10.80/person (free for companion). ANAÉ provides guidance on booking and PMR options.
• Taxi Peron (Quimperlé)minorOthersRecommended accessible taxi service for the Riec-sur-Bélon center, operated by Monsieur Peron. Fixed rate: €60 per journey between Quimperlé railway station and Domaine de la Porte Neuve. Contact: 06 68 06 42 08.
• Synergihp (GIHP)minorOthersSynergihp, founded by GIHP associations, provides adapted transport services across several French cities for people with reduced mobility using specialized vehicles and professionally trained driver-accompanists.
• Accès Plus (SNCF)coreOthersSNCF's free station welcome service for people with disabilities and reduced mobility. Includes transport to train seats, baggage assistance, and station arrival reception. Free service, contact 24h before departure. ANAÉ recommends this service for guests traveling by train.
• BlaBlaBusminorOthersBlaBlaBus coaches are accessible via wheelchair lift for manual or electric wheelchairs. Free companion for any person with disability. 36-hour advance notice required. ANAÉ references this as an accessible long-distance transport option.
• WheelizminorOthersWheeliz is France's first peer-to-peer platform for renting adapted vehicles for people with wheelchairs. Average cost: €60/day with full MAIF insurance included. ANAÉ recommends it for guests wanting to drive themselves after arriving by train.
• HandiEscales (Pascale Crahay)minorOthersHandiEscales, operated by Pascale Crahay, provides professional holiday accompaniment services for people with disabilities. Listed as a referral on ANAÉ's website as a companion finding resource. Not employed or commissioned by ANAÉ.
• Roxane et nousminorOthersA community connecting verified accompanists with people needing assistance, available in Brittany. Listed as a referral for finding trip companions. Not employed or commissioned by ANAÉ.
• FaciligominorOthersFaciligo is a peer-to-peer travel assistance platform connecting people with disabilities with able-bodied travelers on the same route. The companion assists at boarding, during travel, and at alighting. Listed as a referral on ANAÉ's website.
• Mon CopiloteminorOthersMon Copilote is a peer-to-peer platform connecting people with disabilities with companions for shared walking, public transport, or car journeys across France. Listed as a referral resource on ANAÉ's website.
• HandisportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandisport federation provides Tandem-Flex ski training for ANAÉ staff. Contact: Romain DIDIO. ANAÉ offers chair-ski (Fauteuil-ski) and all-terrain wheelchair (Cimgo, FTT) activities using Handisport training standards. Partnership through Extranet Handisport session calendar.
• Atout FrancecoreOthersAtout France is the French tourism development agency that grants official travel agency registration. ANAÉ holds Atout France registration 2024-2027 (Agrément Atout France), which is required for operating organized vacation stays in France.
• UNATminorOthersUNAT (Union Nationale des Associations de Tourisme) provides financial guarantee attestations required for travel agencies. ANAÉ holds UNAT financial guarantee attestation for 2026.
• MAIF insuranceminorOthersMAIF is ANAÉ's professional liability insurer and also provides travel insurance options for guests. MAIF contributed safety road prevention content to ANAÉ's travel information pages and provides all-risks insurance for Wheeliz vehicle rentals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belambra Clubs: Major French family vacation club operator with all-inclusive offerings across multiple French destinations. Similar full-board, multi-site resort-style business model to ANAÉ, though serving general family audiences.
• Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: European vacation rental and resort operator with whole-property accommodations (apartments, cottages) at multiple mountain and coastal destinations. Comparable whole-property rental model at multi-site French footprint.
• VVF Villages: French vacation village network operating full-board accommodations at mountain and coastal destinations nationwide. Comparable as a multi-center French vacation operator, though not specialized in disability access.

Others

• Handéo: Federation of French disability organizations producing standards, guides, and service directories (including Cap'Handéo transport directory). Adjacent infrastructure provider that ANAÉ references for accompaniment and transport best practices.
• APF France Handicap: Major French disability organization that operates APF Évasion (a direct competitor) and produces training/content resources that ANAÉ references. Ecosystem participant and strategic partner rather than direct competitor.
• Fédération Française Handisport: French federation governing adapted sports, providing training standards (Tandem-Flex ski) and instructor certification. ANAÉ partners with Handisport for staff training and adapted activity delivery standards.
• UNAT (Union Nationale des Associations de Tourisme): French national federation of nonprofit tourism associations providing financial guarantees and industry standards. ANAÉ is a UNAT member and uses UNAT financial guarantee attestations to operate legally.

Direct peers

• APF Évasion: Adapted vacation operator run by APF France Handicap, offering organized stays for people with disabilities across French destinations. Direct competitor to ANAÉ in the adapted group stays and institutional transfer markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles9 records

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