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Le Faranchin

2.0 star property
Ski hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Surrounded by mountains, Le Faranchin offers a serene retreat with a gym, sauna, and spa tub for relaxation. Savor breakfast at the on-site restaurant or unwind at the bar with free in-room WiFi and babysitting services available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Route Du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arene, Hautes Alpes, 05480

What's nearby

  • Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Col du Galibier - 13 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 27 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Valloire Galibier Ski Resort - 34 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café de la ferme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Pas de l'âne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Faranchin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Les Glaciers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Bois des Fées - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Le Faranchin

Hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar and babysitting at Le Faranchin. Hit the slopes at this hotel, offering downhill skiing, a ski shuttle and ski passes. The on-site restaurant, Le Faranchin, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and secured bike storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a lift and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Le Faranchin include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Le Faranchin

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 6 October to 26 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 13 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 Cheques-vacances and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Faranchin pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Le Faranchin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Faranchin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Faranchin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Le Faranchin located?

Conveniently near to skiing facilities, this Villar-d'Arene hotel is located in the mountains, within 3 miles (5 km) of La Grave Ski Resort and Glaciers de la Meije Gondola, and and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and skiing lessons. Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort and Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Le Faranchin Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adriano

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous last minute find in the French alps Welcoming family run staff , peaceful village with alpine views , bar with decking and the most scrumptious of dinners Made my little drive round the alps even better !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a really lovely location and easier to park than most hotels especially cf La Grave. Hotel staff are very welcoming, restaurant and breakfast is good quality, and room was very well presented although the bathroom is quite small. Small balcony overlooking the mountains was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien, Montluel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calme et proche station chazelet . Super petit dej
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Rabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acceuil trés aimable avec une simplicité de l enregistrement Chambre simple trés propre trés soignée et en harmonie avec la région avec une vue face aux massifs Salle de restauration superbe prolongée par une belle terrasse face à la montagne offrant une vue de carte postale Trés bon service Accès directs: aux chemins de promenade tranquille aux parcours difficiles La route menant à l hôtel est celle qui mène au sommet du col du Lautaret ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Une bonne adresse et bon rapport qualité prix

Hôtel tenu par la même famille depuis plusieurs générations. Accueil chaleureux, cuisine excellente et copieux petit déjeuner avec entre autre des confitures maison (un régal), pain et viennoiseries excellents et si vous avez grande faim oeufs préparés sur demande, jambon, fromage etc. Les chambres ont été rénovées et le petit balcon est très appréciable pour se reposer après une randonnée.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Parfait pour profiter des montagnes environnantes!

Ce n'est pas notre premier séjour à cet hôtel et nous sommes toujours très satisfaits.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Super

Un séjour exceptionnel dans une ambiance famille très chaleureuse. Le personnel toujours agréable et à l'écoute. Un restaurant exceptionnel !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
une nuit dans cet hôtel pour s'approcher des stations de ski. hôtel sympa, joli et propre. l accueil à été super.

10/10 Excellent

Pascal, Winnipeg, Canada

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

Excellent personnel

Joli hôtel confortable dans village typique des Alpes. Superbe vue sur les montagnes. Personnel accueillant et efficace.

8/10 Good

Jean-Louis, Draguignan

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

Trés bon accueil

Etape moto très sympathique lors de la concentration a Valloire.

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.