3-star hotel in Claviere, on the border with France, with direct access to the ski slopes, free parking and rooms with views of the Montgenèvre mountains.
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Hotel Piccolo Chalet is a 3-star hotel located in Claviere, a short walk from the Col de Montgenèvre and about 800 metres from the border with France, with direct access to the ski slopes.
The property offers three types of accommodation: double or quadruple rooms with a balcony and mountain views, and a spacious superior apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, designed for families or small groups. All rooms have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and safe, while the common areas include a garden, terrace, common room and an in-house bar.
The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a rating of 9.9, makes the hotel a point of reference for those who hike in summer and ski in winter. The on-site ski equipment rental service, free private parking and welcome extended to pets round off an offering designed for active high-altitude stays, just a few kilometres from Sestriere and Briançon.
Hotel Piccolo Chalet offers a range of solutions designed for different needs, from couples looking for a room with a balcony to larger families needing self-contained spaces. The Quadruple Room with Mountain View and the Standard Double/Twin Room share a similar layout, with a private bathroom, a terrace overlooking the garden and mountain views, but differ in size and capacity. Those seeking more freedom can choose the Superior Apartment with 1 Bedroom and Balcony, the largest in the property at 45 square metres, equipped with a full kitchen with oven, fridge and hob, plus a separate living room with a sofa bed.
All accommodations include a wardrobe, safe, bed linen and towels, while an electric kettle is provided as standard. The rooms are all on a single floor with direct access to the property’s outdoor areas.
At 20 square metres, this is the room best suited to small groups or families with children thanks to the combination of single beds and a bunk bed, accommodating up to 3 people. It has a terrace with garden and mountain views, a private bathroom with shower and a wardrobe with safe.
This is the most compact room in the property, designed for two people, with the flexibility to choose between a double bed or two single beds. The balcony overlooking the garden and the private bathroom with shower make it a practical solution for couples or solo travellers.
At 45 square metres, this is the most spacious solution in the hotel, the only one with a full kitchen equipped with oven, fridge and hob. It includes a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed and a panoramic terrace, ideal for families or groups of up to 4 people.
Hotel Piccolo Chalet provides guests with a garden, a sun terrace and a common room with TV area, as well as free private parking that is particularly convenient for those arriving by car from nearby France. The in-house bar and coffee shop are complemented by room service and the option of having breakfast served in the room.
For sports enthusiasts, the property offers bicycle rental, walking and cycling tours, plus a golf course within 3 km and a tennis court. Pets are also welcomed free of charge with bowls provided, and security is ensured by CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers.
The rooms have a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, while the property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with a lift, with accessibility also designed for guests with disabilities.
Hotel Piccolo Chalet is located in the heart of Claviere, a small mountain town on the border with France, at an altitude of about 1,760 metres, in a quiet residential area just a short walk from the town centre. The Col de Montgenèvre, a historic Alpine pass, is just 800 metres away, while the summit of Mont Chaberton, which rises above 3,100 metres, is visible from about 2.7 km away.
For meals outside the property, the Kilt restaurant and the Bar Restaurante Pub Gallo Cedrone are both about 100 metres away, while the Ski Lodge is 150 metres away and Caffè Torino is 250 metres away. Those travelling by train can rely on Briançon station in France, about 11 km away, while Turin airport is 104 km away. Sestriere Colle can be reached in about 22 km and the Montgenèvre Golf Course is only 2.9 km away.
The area is best known for skiing: the hotel offers direct access to the slopes and an equipment rental service, making it convenient for those visiting the Via Lattea ski area. In summer, hiking takes over instead, with trails crossing the Champlas-Colle Sestriere forest, 3.2 km away, and routes towards the French border also suitable for mountain biking. History lovers can dedicate a day to Briançon, a fortified UNESCO World Heritage citadel, with its walls, bastions and historic monuments such as Porte Dauphine and Fort du Château, all reachable within a few kilometres.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.8) and the location (9.9), rated excellent especially by couples. Cleanliness and comfort (9.5) are also highly appreciated, with a solid value-for-money score of 9.2, confirming a carefully managed stay close to the slopes.
Yes, Hotel Piccolo Chalet accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
Yes, Hotel Piccolo Chalet has direct access to the ski slopes and an on-site ski equipment rental service.
Yes, Hotel Piccolo Chalet provides free private parking for guests travelling by car.
Hotel Piccolo Chalet accepts check-in from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM and requires check-out by 10:00 AM.
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Yes, the Superior Apartment with 1 Bedroom has a full kitchen with oven, fridge and hob.
Hotel Piccolo Chalet accepts cash payments only.
