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 13 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Superior Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Plateau Ski Lift - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles

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 Castillan - ‬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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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: 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Le Faranchin to the airport?

Le Faranchin is 76.7 mi (117-min drive) away from the Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Le Faranchin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Le Faranchin.

Does Le Faranchin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Le Faranchin, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Le Faranchin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Le Faranchin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Le Faranchin have a pool?

Le Faranchin does not have a pool.

Does Le Faranchin have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from October 6 to December 26.

Does Le Faranchin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Le Faranchin to downtown Villar-d'Arene?

Le Faranchin is 0.1 mi away from Villar-d'Arene.