About this property

Hotel Le Faranchin provides a warm welcome in the traditional mountain village of Villar d'Arène. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and views of the Meije glacier. Guest rooms at Le Faranchin overlook the mountains. Most are equipped with a telephone, en suite facilities, a flat-screen TV and balcony. Buffet breakfast is available daily. The restaurant offers traditional cuisine.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were amazing- they went out of their way to help us out. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was perfect.
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff very friendly and helpful and the hotel was immaculately clean
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
the restaurant for breakfast and dinner was superb .The hotel is set in a beautiful valley and there were beautiful viws from our room. the room itself was large and the bathroom too.very spacious and it had a little balcony.
Len
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very nice, friendly hotel with attentive staff. it's an authentic Alpine hotel in a working area. Breakfast was lovely with an array of tasty jams and good bread. I have to add that I had a phenomenal lunch with a fantastic red wine.
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly, helpful staff, beautiful view out of the window. Excellent breakfast and really good evening meals too. There is also a nice terrace to enjoy a drink in the evening sunshine.
Peter
Australia Australia
Great setup, with accommodation, bar and restaurant. Food was excellent, staff were great and helpful.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We really liked the reception we received. we got early access to our room, which allowed us to go out and enjoy our skiing. We also were able to leave our luggage on the day of departure, which again allowed another day's skiing. The staff were...
The
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was excellent, friendly staff, food great with excellent selection, and reasonably priced. I especially loved the fact as I was staying on my own as I was on business, that they did a fondue for one person, which you never really see anywhere...
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Super friendly staff, cosy and welcoming atmosphere and really excellent food. 10/10.
Ieva
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The owner/receptionist was really lovely, she met us with understanding, smile and care after a long and exhausting hike in the mountains. The breakfast was really great, lots of variety.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

Hotel Le Faranchin takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 7 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Col du Galibier is closed throughout the winter

Please note that the Col du Lautaret may be closed in certain periods during winter.

Please inform Hotel Le Faranchin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.