What Ternelia does

Ternelia (operating as Ternélia and Ternélia Tourisme) is a French vacation village operator structured as a non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 2010 and headquartered in Annecy, France. The company operates a network of more than 50 vacation villages and holiday residences across France, including metropolitan regions (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Bretagne, Normandie, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Grand Est, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Corse, Pays de la Loire, Centre-Val de Loire) and overseas territories (La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique). The portfolio is divided across mountain (26), sea (21), and countryside (15) destinations, with properties ranging from 2-star to 4-star classifications. Ternelia holds the Agrément du Tourisme Social et Familial and is registered with Atout France.

Ternelia's core products are organized around three destination categories (mountain, sea, countryside) and four board options: self-catering rental (Location), full board (Pension Complète), all-inclusive packages (Séjours Bleus), and 100% Club activity packages. The company also sells specialized group products targeting hiking clubs, cycling groups, corporate seminars, and school trips (Ternélia Juniors), plus accessibility offerings for travelers with reduced mobility (PMR) and hearing impairment. Supporting services include children's clubs (Clubs Enfants), a loyalty program (Programme Fidélité), VACAF-approved subsidized stays, and promotional offers such as Prems'Resa early booking discounts and free children's stays.

Ternelia generates revenue through direct booking via its website (ternelia.com), a telephone sales center (04 50 66 65 20, Monday–Friday 9:30–17:30), and brochure-driven lead conversion. The company does not use third-party OTAs or resellers, maintaining direct customer relationships. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by destination, season, and accommodation type. The customer base is highly diversified across families, couples, seniors, solo travelers, friend groups, and corporate/institutional clients. Technology is limited to a standard booking website and newsletter platform; no proprietary algorithms, AI/ML systems, or integrations are disclosed. The organization has 62 employees and is led by Denis Cape as Director of Publication.

Name

Ternelia

Legal name

Ternélia (Association loi 1901)

Website

https://ternelia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ternelia is a French non-profit association operating 50+ vacation villages across France and overseas territories, offering accommodation, all-inclusive packages, and activity-based holidays to families, seniors, groups, and individual travelers through direct booking channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Villages and Holiday Resorts

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Group-Friendly Rentals (Large Homes, Multi-Unit Compounds) (THAGANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure/Outdoor Base Hostels (Ski/Surf/Trek) (THAGAGAG), Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

Keywords

• Vacation villages
• Holiday packages
• All-inclusive stays
• Family resorts
• Group accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Annecy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacation Village Accommodations: Ternelia generates revenue primarily through renting accommodations at its 50+ vacation villages across France. Accommodations range from standard rooms to premium apartments and chalets, with pricing varying by village, season, and accommodation type.
2. Package Holidays (Séjours Bleus): The company offers all-inclusive 'Séjours Bleus' packages that bundle accommodation, meals (pension complète), activities, and sometimes excursions. This creates a higher-value revenue stream with bundled pricing.
3. Group Bookings and Seminars: Ternelia serves group travelers including hiking groups (randonneurs), cycling groups (cyclotouristes), corporate seminars, school groups (Ternélia Juniors), and family reunions. Group bookings are handled through a dedicated contact/request system.
4. Activity and Sports Packages: Revenue is generated from specialized sports packages including guided hiking, cycling tours, and adventure activities at various destinations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ternelia operates a network of 50+ vacation villages across France, offering accommodation, meals, and activity packages in mountain, sea, countryside, and overseas destinations. The company sells stays under multiple formulas including self-catering rentals, full board (Pension Complète), all-inclusive "Séjours Bleus" packages, and 100% Club activity bundles, targeting families, couples, seniors, solo travelers, and groups. Specialized products include corporate seminars, school trips (Ternélia Juniors), hiking/cycling group stays, and accessibility-focused offerings for guests with reduced mobility.

Product overview

Ternélia is a network of 50+ vacation villages and holiday residences across France, organized as a multi-product platform offering diverse vacation formulas. The portfolio spans five core destination categories: mountain (26 destinations), sea (21 destinations), countryside (15 destinations), overseas territories (DOM), and family establishments. Product offerings include all-inclusive 'Séjours Bleus' packages, full board (Pension Complète), self-catering rentals, and 100% Club activity packages. Ternélia serves multiple segments: families, seniors, solo travelers, couples, friends, and organized groups (hikers, cyclists, corporates, school trips). Specialized offerings include accessible travel for reduced mobility (PMR), hearing accessibility services, child clubs, loyalty programs, and VACAF-approved subsidized options. The platform is operated by Ternélia Tourisme, an association loi 1901 with Atout France tourism certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vacances à la Montagne (Mountain Vacations) Vacation villages in French mountain regions (Alps, Pyrénées, Jura, Vosges, Massif Central) offering accommodation, meals, and on-site activities for families, couples, groups, and sports enthusiasts across ski and summer seasons.
• Vacances à la Mer (Sea Vacations) Coastal and seaside vacation villages along the French Atlantic, Mediterranean, Channel, and Corsican coasts (Brittany, Vendée, Landes, Normandy, Provence, Corsica) for families, couples, and groups.
• Vacances à la Campagne (Countryside Vacations) Countryside vacation villages in rural French regions (Ardèche, Dordogne, Provence, Centre-Val de Loire, Occitanie, Alsace) offering nature-based stays.
• Vacances en Outre-Mer (Overseas Vacations) Vacation villages in French overseas departments including La Réunion, Guadeloupe, and Martinique, offering tropical and island holiday experiences.
• Séjours Bleus (All-Inclusive Package) All-inclusive vacation package offering accommodation, meals, activities, and some excursions bundled into a single worry-free booking for individuals, families, and groups.
• Vacances 100% Club (Club Activity Package) Full-board vacation package with organized club activities, entertainment, and on-site programming included throughout the stay.
• Séminaires d'Entreprise (Corporate Seminars) Corporate seminar and business retreat packages offered at Ternelia vacation villages, providing meeting facilities, catering, team-building activities, and accommodations for companies and organizations.
• Ternélia Juniors (School and Youth Programs) School trip and youth vacation programs including class discovery (classes de découverte) and educational holidays for children and young people, with supervised activities and group pricing.
• Séjours Groupe & Randonneurs (Hiking Group Packages) Group travel packages designed for hiking clubs, walking groups, and organized group vacations with tailored itineraries, mountain guides, baggage transfer, and trail access.
• Séjours Groupe Cyclotourisme & VTT (Cycling Group Packages) Group cycling and mountain biking vacation packages including cycling routes, VTT trails, bike-friendly accommodations, and secure bicycle storage.
• Vacances Seniores (Senior Vacation Packages) Senior-focused vacation packages with all-inclusive comfort options, accessible facilities, and gentle activity programs designed for retirees and older adults.
• Vacances Sportives & Randonnée (Sports and Hiking Vacations) Sports and hiking vacation packages including guided and self-guided hiking, cycling, VTT, and other outdoor activities across France's mountain and countryside destinations.
• Séjours Bien-Être & Détente (Wellness and Relaxation Packages) Wellness and relaxation vacation packages featuring spa treatments, thalassotherapy, and relaxation activities for individual travelers, couples, and seniors.
• Programme Fidélité (Loyalty Program) Loyalty program offering rewards and benefits for repeat customers who book vacation stays across the Ternelia network.
• Sweet Home Cabourg

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Belambra Clubs: Belambra is one of France's largest vacation village operators with a comparable portfolio of mountain, sea, and countryside clubs. Like Ternélia, it sells all-inclusive family vacations and is positioned in the same mid-market social-tourism segment.
• Azureva: Azureva is a French non-profit vacation village network with a comparable focus on accessible family holidays. It overlaps Ternélia on social tourism positioning, family pricing, and a nationwide network of holiday villages.
• Lagrange Vacances: Lagrange runs a network of French self-catering holiday residences and resorts. It shares Ternélia's mix of mountain ski, seaside, and countryside destinations targeted at families and active travelers.
• UCPA: UCPA is a French non-profit association specializing in sports and outdoor activity vacations. Like Ternélia, it serves schools, groups, and active-family segments with guided sports programming and accessible village-style accommodations.
• Vacancéole: Vacancéole operates a network of French vacation residences and holiday villages with comparable mountain, sea, and countryside destinations. It is a direct mid-market competitor to Ternélia in the family self-catering and half-board segment.
• Goélia: Goélia is a French vacation rental operator with a comparable mountain and coastal residence portfolio. It competes with Ternélia in the mid-market family and group short-stay segment.
• Odalys Vacances: Odalys operates a large French vacation rental and residence portfolio including family-oriented holiday villages. It competes with Ternélia on coastal, mountain, and countryside short-stay family accommodations.
• VVF Villages: VVF is a long-standing French vacation village network offering family-oriented stays across mainland France. It is structurally the closest non-profit / cooperative-style peer to Ternélia, sharing a similar destination breadth and family-first positioning.
• Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs: Pierre & Vacances operates a large portfolio of French vacation residences and Center Parcs family domains. It competes with Ternélia across short-stay family and seaside accommodations, with greater scale, brand recognition, and digital capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Club Med: Club Med is the global incumbent in all-inclusive resort vacations with French origins. It overlaps Ternélia on family all-inclusive offerings but operates primarily at a premium tier and on an international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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