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Le Faranchin

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Superior Double Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Route Du Lautaret, Villar-d'Arene, Hautes Alpes, 05480
  • Place, La Grave Ski Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Glaciers de la Meije Gondola
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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About the area

Villar-d'Arene

Located in Villar-d'Arene, Le Faranchin is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of La Grave Ski Resort and Glaciers de la Meije Gondola. .This ski hotel is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Alpe d'Huez and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret.

What's nearby

  • La Grave Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 22 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Les Grands Bains de Monetier - 25 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie des Glaciers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Ferme - ‬6 min drive
  • Le 3200
  • ‪Le Castillan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Vieux Guide - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Le Faranchin

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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and babysitting. This hotel also features ski storage, tour/ticket assistance, and bike storage.
At Le Faranchin, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Le Faranchin has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs 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 0.77 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: 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)

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 credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using 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

Le Faranchin Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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, Silver Spring

Travelled with partner
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

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