Hotel Centrale in Gambarie is a large all-encompassing place with a decent restaurant, a comprehensive modern spa, renovated wood-finished rooms and the best cafe in town. Centrale also helps organise treks and other activities, and offers full- and half-pension for €20/30 more per person. The attached bookshop is a good place to pick up maps and local information.
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