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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
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 13 per person)
Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
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
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Villar-d'Arene, Le Faranchin is in the mountains. Museum of Sacred Art and Guisane'Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort and La Grave Ski Resort. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, skiing lessons and ski runs, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing.
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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 - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Col du Galibier - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Les Deux Alpes Ski Resort - 25 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Valloire Galibier Ski Resort - 32 min drive - 26.7 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 bike parking
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a lift
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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