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Le Faranchin

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Route Du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arene, Hautes Alpes, 05480
  • La Grave Ski Resort
    4 min drive
  • le Faranchin
    1 min walk
  • Club Med Shuttle Stop
    43 min drive
  • l'Alpe-d'Huez (AHZ-Henri Giraud)
    83 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

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The price is CA $159
per night
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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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

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

About this property

Le Faranchin

Ski hotel with downhill skiing in Villar-d'Arene
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-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Faranchin offers 33 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM: EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Downhill skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 20 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 6 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 8.00 per pet, per day
  • 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 13 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 8.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, Eurocard, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Erick LEDRU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PASS SANITARE
pas de contrôle du pass sanitaire!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait pour un week end
Chambre avec un petit balcon donnant sur le charmant village et le glacier. Restaurant tres bon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel
Perfect pit-stop. Nice comfortable room with balcony onto the mountains, very calm and good breakfast on the terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
je retournerai volontier pour un prochain séjour
en tant que sportif, ce lieu est idéal; l'accueil irréprochable, même si certaines chambres sont un peu à l'ancienne, c'est très confortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jean marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

francoise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hôtel connu du coin
bonne adresse, beaucoup de charme
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Étape idéale
Hôtel avec un accueil chaleureux sur la route des stations de ski à 2 pas du col du Lautaret. Beaucoup de confort. Petit déjeuner et restaurant très bien
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Faranchin
Tout c’est bien passé.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
une belle maison famillialle
fantastique séjour en famille
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Établissement de qualité mais un peu bruyant car en bordure de route. Je préfère les hotels plus petits car plus conviviaux. Pas de reproches à formuler.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Géant
Magnifique séjour jour au pied des Ecrins et du jardin botanique du Lautaret, avec un grand soleil. C'est géant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Sebastien

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019