Village Vacances Le Duchet CAP FRANCE

What Village Vacances Le Duchet CAP FRANCE does

Village Vacances Le Duchet CAP FRANCE is an associative (non-profit, loi 1901) vacation village located at 950m altitude in Prénovel, in the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park of France, operating continuously since 1976 under the Foyer Rural de Prénovel association. The company is affiliated with Cap France, the first network of independent vacation villages in France (founded 1949), and operates under the Cap France Authentique label. Its core product is a year-round all-inclusive mountain resort combining accommodation, meals, activities, and wellness facilities, serving families, groups, corporate seminars, school groups, seniors, and solo travelers.

The accommodation portfolio spans La Maison de Prénovel (main building with full or half board), Les Loges du Jura (4-star luxury lodges for up to 5 people), Les Chalets de Trémontagne (3-star units for up to 6 people), and Le Gîte des Rochats (group accommodation for up to 29). The activity catalog exceeds 30 offerings, including hiking, VTT and electric cycling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, biathlon, cani-rando (sled dog hiking), Nordic walking, climbing, tree climbing, archery, yoga, and spa treatments. A distinctive technical asset is a natural swimming pool using biological filtration (minerals and bacteria instead of chemicals), complemented by a spa, sauna, fitness room, and outdoor heated pool. Equipment rental is delivered through partner Lokki, while the company holds Chouette Nature and Clef Verte (Green Key) eco-certifications.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, anchored by an in-house booking engine (Secure Hotel Booking), a proprietary mobile app, phone reservations, and ANCV (French vacation voucher) acceptance, with cross-selling via the Cap France network. Pricing is modular: nightly stays from €99, week-long themed packages (e.g., €799 for 8 days/7 nights), senior weekends from €160, corporate team-building from €55-€65 per person, and school camps from €274 per child. Reported 2019 revenue was €2.3M with approximately 45 employees (12 permanent). The company also operates a sub-brand, La Fabrique à Séjours, offering 12 group-stay houses across the Jura region.

Name

Village Vacances Le Duchet CAP FRANCE

Legal name

Foyer Rural de Prénovel pour le village vacances Le Duchet

Website

https://le-duchet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Village Vacances Le Duchet CAP FRANCE is an associative mountain vacation village in Prénovel, Jura, France, operating year-round since 1976. It serves families, groups, schools, seniors, and corporate clients with all-inclusive stays combining accommodation, meals, and 30+ outdoor activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Vacation Village Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Luxury Chalets & Ski-In/Ski-Out Homes (THAMAEAD)

Keywords

• Eco tourism accommodations
• Mountain vacation village
• All inclusive resort
• Nature hospitality services
• Wellness spa retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Prénovel (Nanchez)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodation Services: Core revenue from vacation accommodations including rooms, chalets, luxury lodges, and group gites. Offers flexible pricing from night stays to week-long packages with full board or half board options.
2. Full Board and Half Board Meals: Restaurant and bar services included in packages or as add-ons. Cuisine emphasizes local specialties, regional products, bio products, and homemade preparations featuring Comté cheese and Jura specialties.
3. Equipment Rental: Revenue from renting sports equipment including VTT (muscular and electric), ski gear, snowshoes, sleds, and snowtubing through partner Lokki.
4. Wellness and Massage Services: Additional revenue from massage services by in-house masseuse offering various treatments including Swedish, Ayurvedic, Deep Tissue, and specialized massages ranging from €45-115 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Village Vacances Le Duchet operates an associative vacation village at 950m altitude in Prénovel, Haut-Jura, offering year-round accommodations (rooms, luxury chalets, group gites), full-board and half-board meals, on-site wellness facilities (natural biological pool, spa, sauna, fitness), and guided outdoor activities (hiking, VTT, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic walking). The village also provides themed all-inclusive stay packages for families, couples, seniors, schools, and corporate groups, along with childcare services and equipment rental.

Product overview

Village Vacances Le Duchet is a Cap France-affiliated associative vacation village located at 950m altitude in Prénovel, Haut-Jura, operating for over 40 years. The core offering comprises La Maison de Prénovel (main accommodation with full/half board), luxury Les Loges du Jura 4-star chalets, Les Chalets de Trémontagne 3-star units, and Le Gîte des Rochats group accommodation for up to 29 persons. The product portfolio extends through add-on modules including themed stay packages (Aventure Nature weekends/weeks, Séjour Rando hiking, Nordic activity packages, Cyclos cycling), childcare services (Bébé Club for 3 months-3 years, child clubs for 3+ years), equipment rental via LOKKI partnership, Nordic domain access (72km cross-country trails), spa/wellness facilities (natural pool, heated outdoor pool, spa, sauna, fitness), professional massage services, and curated senior/group programs. The village integrates with Secure Hotel Booking for online reservations, LOKKI for equipment rentals, and Zenchef for restaurant bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Fabrique à Séjours: A group-travel specialist brand operated by Foyer Rural de Prénovel, offering bespoke stays in the Jura region with 12 mountain houses.

Products and services

• La Maison de Prénovel
• Les Loges du Jura
• Les Chalets de Trémontagne
• Le Gîte des Rochats
• Restaurant et Bar
• Spa & Wellness Area
• Massages & Wellness Treatments
• Bébé Club
• Equipment Rental
• Domaine Nordique de Prénovel-Nanchez
• School Stay Programs
• Corporate Seminar & Team Building Packages

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.5 out of 5 customer satisfaction on TripAdvisor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cap FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCap France is France's first operator of associative vacation villages with over 100 locations. Founded in 1949, the network provides marketing, booking platform, quality charter, and brand recognition. Le Duchet is affiliated as 'Cap France Authentique' with commitment to human dimension and sustainable tourism values.
• ANCEF (Fédération Nationale pour le Développement des Sports et du Tourisme en Montagne)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation for mountain sports and tourism development, operating for over 40 years. Specializes in nature-based stays including skiing, snowshoeing, Nordic walking, climbing, and VTT. Provides Passeport Montagne insurance and Presence Nordique magazine. Active in Jura, Alps, Massif Central, and Pyrenees.
• La Fabrique à SéjoursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist in custom group stays in Jura with 12 houses at altitudes 750-1463m. Focused on responsible tourism, sustainable development, waste management, CO2 reduction, and local producer partnerships. Serving schools, associations, and friend groups.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational vacation check agency accepted as payment method for bookings and services.
• Fromageries Arnaud / Juraflore at Fort des RoussesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCheese aging caves at Fort des Rousses featured as cultural excursion in guest programs. Home to 55,000+ Comté cheeses and award-winning Juraflore products (Gold medal, International Competition of Lyon 2022).
• Fruitière à ComtéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Comté cheese cooperatives featured as cultural excursions, offering tastings and product purchases for guests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Club Med: Global premium all-inclusive resort operator with French Alps and mountain resorts offering family-friendly, activity-rich stays. Larger and broader portfolio, but competes for the same French family and group vacation demand in mountains.
• Cap France (Network): Network of 100+ independent associative vacation villages in France founded in 1949. Le Duchet is itself a member; comparable peer as both competitor for group bookings and brand extension partner.
• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): Large European operator of nature-based family resorts with cottages, activity programs, and wellness facilities. Broader scale and brand, but competes for the same French family nature-vacation demand.

Regional players

• Odalys Vacances: Major French vacation rental operator with ski and mountain residences across the Alps and Jura. Comparable in Jura mountain destination though less activity-led; competes for family ski and summer nature bookings.
• La Station Sensations Nature (Jura): Regional Jura tourism authority promoting nature-based tourism in the Haut-Jura. Comparable destination context rather than direct competitor, but defines the addressable market and influence on local tourism dynamics.

Direct peers

• Azureva: Network of French vacation villages (60+ locations) offering all-inclusive family and group stays with activity programs. Comparable product experience and target customers, primarily domestic French tourism.
• Belambra Clubs: French vacation village and club operator with multiple mountain sites offering all-inclusive family stays, kids' clubs, and outdoor activities. Closest direct competitor in the French family vacation village category.
• UCPA: French associative sports vacation operator offering outdoor sports stays (skiing, hiking, VTT) at mountain resorts with certified instructors. Directly comparable in target audience (active families, schools, groups) and product (activity-led mountain vacations).
• Primavera (Vacances Léo Lagrange): French associative tourism operator with vacation villages and family resorts offering nature-based stays. Comparable as a similarly positioned associative tourism provider targeting families and groups.
• VVF Villages: One of France's largest vacation village networks with mountain and nature resorts offering all-inclusive family packages, activity programs, and child clubs. Directly comparable to Le Duchet's model of full-service vacation villages in regional French destinations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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