Family-run hotel on the outskirts of Aosta, with an on-site restaurant, mountain views and quick access to the Pila ski slopes.
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Hotel & Restaurant Le Charaban is a family-run three-star property located along the SS27, just 2 km from the centre of Aosta and a 10-minute drive from the cable car leading to the Pila ski resort. Its strategic position makes it equally suitable for winter mountain lovers and those visiting the Aosta Valley’s capital to explore its rich Roman heritage.
All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Floors are either parquet or carpet, and beds measure over 2 metres in length. The property offers double rooms and spacious family accommodations, including interconnecting rooms designed for families with children.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning from 7:15 to 10:00. The restaurant offers an à la carte menu for dinner and is particularly well regarded by guests. Additional amenities include free private parking, a ski equipment storage room and accessible facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Hotel & Restaurant Le Charaban offers three room types, designed to meet the needs of couples and families. All accommodations share high standards: a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers and a bath or shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, an electric kettle, air conditioning, heating and a safe. Mountain views accompany every room, creating a typically Alpine relaxing atmosphere.
The range spans from the 18 m² Double Room, ideal for two guests, to the more spacious family accommodations of 35 and 38 m², fitted with additional single beds and, in the case of the largest room type, two interconnecting rooms each with a private bathroom. This last option is particularly well suited to families with two children who wish for separate but connected spaces.
An 18 m² room with mountain views, designed for couples or solo travellers. The parquet floor gives the space a warm, Alpine feel. The room features air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, an electric kettle, a safe, a desk and a socket near the bed. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, a bidet, complimentary toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer. Also available in a twin configuration. The room is located on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible.
A spacious 35 m² family room with mountain views, ideal for two adults and one child. The bed arrangement includes a large double bed and two single beds, offering flexibility for different family compositions. Furnished with parquet flooring, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, an electric kettle, a safe and a desk. The private bathroom features a bath or shower, a bidet, complimentary toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available. The room is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible.
The largest accommodation in the property, with 38 m² made up of two interconnecting double rooms, each featuring a TV and a private bathroom. Designed for families with two children who want independent yet connected spaces. Each room is wheelchair accessible and located on the ground floor. Amenities include air conditioning, heating, a minibar, an electric kettle, a safe, satellite channels and parquet flooring. The bathrooms are fully equipped with a bath or shower, a bidet, complimentary toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer. Free WiFi available.
Hotel & Restaurant Le Charaban offers a well-rounded set of amenities designed to make your stay comfortable in both summer and winter. Private parking is free and available without reservation, while a dedicated ski equipment storage room makes life easier for those hitting the Pila slopes. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
In terms of dining, the hotel features an on-site restaurant open in the evenings with an à la carte menu, a bar, a café, a snack bar and the option of breakfast in the room. Special diet menus are available on request, as are children’s meals. Every room is equipped with a minibar. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift, a communal TV lounge, room service and the option to prepare a packed lunch. Front-desk services include express check-in/check-out and luggage storage, along with a 24-hour security system.
Hotel & Restaurant Le Charaban is located in the Saraillon district, along the State Road 27 connecting Aosta to the Grand St Bernard Pass. The position is slightly set back from the historic centre — about 2 km away — allowing guests to enjoy a quieter setting with open views of the mountains surrounding the Aosta Valley’s capital, while still maintaining quick access to the city.
Aosta is one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Alps: just a few minutes by car you’ll find the Arch of Augustus, the Roman Forum, the Roman Theatre and the ancient Roman Walls, making a stroll through the historic centre a true journey through history. The hotel’s location is also strategic for mountain lovers: the Pila cable car, the main ski resort in the Aosta Valley, is reachable in about 10 minutes by car, while the Gran Paradiso National Park is around twenty minutes away.
Nearby attractions also include the Fénis Castle, one of the most fascinating medieval fortresses in the region, and the Museum of Traditional Valdostan Craftsmanship (MAV) in Champorcher. Aosta railway station is approximately 1.8 km away, reachable on foot in about 25 minutes or by car in 5.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff, with an outstanding score of 9.4, and the cleanliness, near-perfect at 9.3. Bed comfort is a recognised highlight. Location and value for money are rated well above average, while the WiFi is considered satisfactory.
Check-in is available from 14:00 until midnight. Guests are asked to inform the property of their expected arrival time in advance.
Yes, the property offers free private on-site parking, available without reservation.
The restaurant is open for dinner from 19:30 to 21:00 every day except Sunday, when it remains closed.
Yes, pets are allowed on request and a supplement may apply. However, they are only permitted in rooms with parquet flooring.
The cable car leading to the Pila ski resort is reachable in approximately 10 minutes by car. The hotel also has a dedicated storage room for skis and snowboards.
Yes, the property is wheelchair accessible. Some rooms are located on the ground floor with easy access, and upper floors can be reached by lift.
The buffet breakfast is not automatically included in the room rate, but is served every morning from 7:15 to 10:00. Breakfast in the room is also available on request.
