L'Etable is located in a small hamlet typical of an Auvergne mountain village at an altitude of 1200m. Among the few stone houses, a farm is still in operation. You can come across cows, goats, horses, chickens, ...
The village of Vastres is in the countryside, a car is necessary to get there.
In winter, the roads can be heavily snow-covered, special equipment is essential (and mandatory).