A scattered hotel and trattoria in Usseaux, among the mountains of Val Chisone, with mountain-style apartments, an on-site restaurant and a garden overlooking the surrounding peaks.
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LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria is an aparthotel in Usseaux, in Val Chisone, combining independent accommodations with an on-site trattoria serving traditional Piedmontese cuisine. The property, spread across a main building and a dependance a few metres away, offers a garden, terrace, bar and ski storage for those visiting the area in winter.
The apartments, furnished in mountain style with wooden furniture and terracotta floors, have their own kitchen, living room and balcony overlooking the garden or mountains; the simpler rooms instead offer a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV, some with a panoramic balcony. WiFi is free throughout the property, and breakfast, when requested, offers Italian and à la carte options.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who have given it a score of 9.6 for a stay for two. Trails for hiking and mountain biking open up around the property, while in the winter months the area is popular for skiing. Colle delle Finestre and Forte di Fenestrelle are reachable within a few minutes by car, making LA PLACETTE a convenient base for exploring upper Val Chisone.
LA PLACETTE’s accommodation offering alternates between spacious apartments, designed for families or small groups, and more compact double rooms suited to stays for two. The apartments, ranging from 60 to 75 sqm, are furnished in mountain style with wood and terracotta, and feature a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a living room with a sofa bed, and a balcony or terrace overlooking the garden or mountains: the Dependance is located about 30 metres from the main building, while the apartment with a terrace also includes a barbecue area in the garden.
The double rooms, of 15 or 18 sqm, are simpler but still equipped with a private bathroom with toiletries, shower, bidet and hairdryer, minibar, parquet flooring and flat-screen satellite TV; some overlook balconies with mountain or garden views, thus offering a more affordable yet still scenic alternative to the apartments.
The largest of the apartments in the main building, with 70 sqm spread over two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, and a living room with a sofa bed. The mountain style with wooden furniture and terracotta floors is complemented by a private balcony overlooking the garden and mountains, ideal for families of up to 4 people.
Located in the dependance just 30 metres from the main building, it is the largest apartment in the property, with 75 sqm and capacity for up to 6 people. Two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed, and a private balcony overlooking the garden, mountains and a local landmark complete the accommodation.
The only apartment with a sunny terrace and private garden furnished with a table, chairs and a barbecue area, perfect for outdoor meals with mountain views. The kitchen is spacious and fully equipped, and the bright living room opens directly onto the terrace.
The most compact room in the property, with an essential yet functional 15 sqm: private bathroom with toiletries, bidet and hairdryer, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV. A practical solution for those looking for a comfortable base without extra space.
Larger than the standard Double Room, this version with a private balcony adds a view of the surrounding mountains, ideal for those who want to wake up to the alpine landscape. A private bathroom, minibar and satellite TV complete the furnishings.
Identical to the first double room in size and amenities, with a private bathroom featuring toiletries, shower and bidet, minibar and flat-screen satellite TV. Compact and functional, designed for an essential stay.
Compared to the other room with a balcony, here the view opens onto the inner garden instead of the mountains, offering a more intimate and green atmosphere. Same 18 sqm floor area, private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen TV.
LA PLACETTE offers guests a wide range of wellness and leisure services: a sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool tub and spa relaxation area complete the offering for those looking for a restorative stay after mountain hikes. The garden with a picnic area and the sun terrace are common spaces designed to enjoy the mountain air, while the ski storage is a concrete plus during the winter season.
On the dining front, the on-site trattoria offers menus on request for special diets, room service breakfast and the option of a packed lunch, as well as an on-site bar and café. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with flat-screen TVs with satellite channels in the rooms.
The property also organises local cooking lessons, bike tours and walking tours, and a paid airport shuttle is available for those arriving from Turin Airport or Cuneo Airport. The private check-in service and key access provide flexibility for guests during their stay.
LA PLACETTE is located in the small village of Usseaux, in Val Chisone, a mountain village that preserves traditional Piedmontese architecture made of stone houses and stone-slab roofs. The property is spread across the main building and the dependance, a few metres from each other, and is surrounded by a garden overlooking the surrounding peaks. The on-site restaurant, open from 12:30pm to 2:00pm and from 7:30pm to 9:00pm (closed on Thursdays), is located right in front of the property.
For those arriving by car, the recommended way to reach Usseaux, Turin Airport is about 50 km away, while Cuneo Levaldigi Airport is 72 km away; the property offers a paid airport shuttle. Sestriere Colle is 17 km away, and Sauze d’Oulx Jouvenceaux is 45 km away, making the area a reference point also for those visiting the 2006 Olympic ski resorts. Small restaurants and bars can be found nearby, including La Placette itself just a few metres away and the Lago del Laux restaurant about 950 metres away.
In summer the area is well suited to hiking and cycle touring along the trails leading up to Colle delle Finestre, 3.3 km away, one of the most famous alpine passes for road cycling, and towards Parco Naturale Orsiera Rocciavrè, 7 km away. In winter guests can rely on the property’s ski storage and the local slopes. Forte di Fenestrelle, an imposing 18th-century fortification, can be visited about 3.3 km away and is one of the most interesting cultural destinations in upper Val Chisone.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the staff’s hospitality, with very high scores also for cleanliness and comfort. The value for money, although slightly lower, remains solid nonetheless, confirming LA PLACETTE as a choice particularly appreciated by couples seeking mountain tranquillity.
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Yes, LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria accepts pets on request, with the possibility of an additional charge.
Yes, LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria offers free WiFi throughout the property.
According to the property’s data, no free or private parking service appears to be available at LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria.
The minimum age required to check in at LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria is 18 years.
Breakfast at LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria offers Italian and à la carte options, available on request depending on the type of stay chosen.
Near LA PLACETTE – Albergo diffuso e Trattoria you can go hiking, cycling and skiing, and the property itself offers ski storage for guests.
