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 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort and 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Alpe d'Huez.
What's nearby
La Grave Ski Resort - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
Glaciers de la Meije Gondola - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Alpine Botanical Garden of Lautaret - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
Plateau Ski Lift - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles
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
Mountain ski retreat with a restaurant
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.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
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
Restaurants on site
Le Faranchin
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Downhill skiing
Ski passes
Ski storage
Family friendly
Babysitting
Free crib
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.
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 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
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: 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 major credit cards, ANCV Chèques-vacances, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Sep 11, 2018
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.
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.
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Mario, Colorado
Jul 1, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best view ever.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean but needs some updating (towels, pillows, sheets).
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!
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
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.