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Le Faranchin

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 13 per person)
Superior Double Room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$211
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

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
    ‪10 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

About the area

Villar-d'Arene

At Le Faranchin you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from La Grave Ski Resort and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Glaciers de la Meije Gondola. Highlights at this ski hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Le Faranchin is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, ski storage and ski passes. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .With a stay at this Villar-d'Arene hotel, you'll be 36.1 km (22.4 mi) from Alpe d'Huez.

What's nearby

  • La Grave Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Plateau Ski Lift - 21 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant De La Pierre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Bois des Fées - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Le Faranchin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café de la Ferme - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Le Grange - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Le Faranchin

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Le Faranchin offers 33 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • 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 6 October to 26 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • 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 cots (infant beds)!

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 0.77 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: 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)

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

We should mention

  • On-site 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Faranchin?

Le Faranchin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Le Faranchin?

As of 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Le Faranchin on 11 Feb 2026 start from AU$208.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Le Faranchin?

Yep, Le Faranchin has a free self car park.

Is Le Faranchin family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Le Faranchin is a hit with families.

Does Le Faranchin serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Faranchin?

No, Le Faranchin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Faranchin?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from October 6 until December 26.

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Faranchin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

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