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Le Faranchin

2.0 star property
Ski hotel with downhill skiing in Villar-d'Arene

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Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bathroom sink
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Route Du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arene, Hautes Alpes, 05480
  • Popular LocationLa Grave Ski Resort4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlaciers de la Meije Gondola4 min drive
  • Popular LocationAlpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret8 min drive
  • AirportGrenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere)116 min drive

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Villar-d'Arene

Near the slopes.You'll find La Grave Ski Resort and Glaciers de la Meije Gondola within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret and Plateau Ski Lift are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • La Grave Ski Resort - 4 min drive
  • Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 4 min drive
  • Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 8 min drive
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 17 min drive
  • Écrins National Park - 70 min drive

Getting around

  • Briancon (XBC-Briancon Train Station) - 46 min drive
  • Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪le Faranchin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Bois des Fees - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Ferme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le K2 Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lou Ratel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Le Faranchin

Ski hotel with downhill skiing in Villar-d'Arene
After a day on the slopes, relax in the spa tub or enjoy the use of other facilities, including a fitness center and a sauna. Le Faranchin helps provide the perfect winter holiday with ski storage and ski passes. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hotel's bar.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Villar-d'Arene hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Faranchin offers 33 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting services
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: EUR 10 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Downhill skiing
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.70 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

Property is also known as

Faranchin
Faranchin Hotel
Faranchin Hotel Villar-d'Arene
Faranchin Villar-d'Arene
Le Faranchin Hotel Restaurant France
Le Faranchin Hotel
Le Faranchin Villar-d'Arene
Le Faranchin Hotel Villar-d'Arene

Le Faranchin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie-Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon hébergement, excellents repas!
Bel hôtel avec un charme ancien mais rénové pour beaucoup de confort. L'accueil et le service sont impeccables, que ce soit pour l'hébergement ou le restaurant. Excellente cuisine, belle carte savoureuse pour le dîner, buffet varié pour le petit déjeuner . Les chambres sont relativement petite, mais il y a des aires communes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dragos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing place. Friendly Staff. Excelent food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is great, clean with a comfortable bed and great balcony view. The best feature is the amazing restaurant. I had 2 amazing meals there Waugh first class service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

I can’t say enough about the owners! They were so very accommodating. Very nice and approachable. They had just renovated some of the property and were going to do more during the seasonal change from summer to winter. The bathroom was newly remodeled and nice. The bed was comfortable, the room size was ok. Could use a dresser for people who are staying for a longer period of time. We came for 2 days to ride our bikes on some of the most amazing passes the Alps have to offer! The location for us was perfect. Nestled between col du Lautaret, col du galibier and Alpe d’Huez. Near Briancon which is a large town with lots of shopping,restaurants and bars. We came with our 75 pound golden retriever and he was warmly welcomed. Parking was good and easy, WiFi was good Inside but not outside. Charming town with a few restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Lincoln.UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location in the Alps
Everything about this place is superb. From the incredible staff to the amazing views. Simply fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
A very quite village, and the staff could not have been more pleasent. My only tiny issue was that the front of the hotel was not gritted and was very icey during my stay going to and from the car.

6/10 Okay

Mario, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best view ever.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean but needs some updating (towels, pillows, sheets).

8/10 Good

Bridget, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous folks, food, location
The rooms are spartan but fabulously clean. The bar was closed when we arrived late but the charming owner prepared plates for us, including potatoes dauphinois prepared by her husband the chef. There's not much around, and this hotel/hostel was a fabulous find!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
Excellent location in the Alps, very friendly staff, good restaurant & very cheap. A great stay.

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort