Authentic guesthouse at 1,950 m altitude in the heart of the Val Bionaz, with a restaurant, panoramic terrace and direct access to the trails around Lac de Place Moulin.
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Locanda Lac Place Moulin is an authentic guesthouse located in Bionaz, in the Aosta Valley, at almost 1,950 metres above sea level on the shores of Lac de Place Moulin, one of the largest artificial reservoirs in Europe. Run by the couple Daniele and Sabrina — both born and raised in this valley — the property offers genuine hospitality, with traditional Valdostan cuisine and first-hand advice on local hikes.
The rooms are simple and comfortable, featuring an en-suite bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, heating and wardrobe. Each room has its own independent entrance and overlooks the surrounding mountains. The guesthouse also offers a common lounge, a terrace, a restaurant with menus for special diets and children’s meals, as well as a bar and snack bar. Private parking is free and pets are welcome.
Ideal for hikers, cyclists and those seeking a retreat away from mass tourism, the property is the perfect starting point for walks to the mountain peaks and the lake, with bicycle rental available directly on site.
Locanda Lac Place Moulin offers three types of accommodation, all sharing solid and functional features designed for mountain travellers: en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, heating, desk, wardrobe and independent entrance. Every room enjoys a mountain view and features tiled floors.
The range includes a Double/Twin Room of 19 sqm, suitable for two guests; a Basic Triple Room of 35 sqm — the most spacious — designed for small groups or families of up to three; and a Single Room of just 8 sqm, ideal for the solo traveller seeking simplicity without sacrificing basic comfort. Room sizes vary considerably between categories, allowing guests to choose according to their needs and group size.
A 19 sqm room with a simple and well-kept style, tiled floors and an en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. It features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, heating, wardrobe and independent entrance. The window overlooks the mountains, offering an authentic view of the surrounding alpine landscape. Available in a large double configuration or with two separate single beds. Ideal for couples or two friends travelling together.
The most spacious room in the guesthouse at 35 sqm, the Basic Triple Room is designed to accommodate up to three guests in full comfort. It features an en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, wardrobe, desk, heating and independent entrance. The tiled floors and mountain view complete an authentic and functional setting, ideal for families or small groups who want to experience the Valdostan mountains.
A compact and essential 8 sqm single room, perfect for the solo traveller seeking an authentic high-altitude retreat. It features an en-suite bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, wardrobe, independent entrance and tiled floors. Despite its compact size, the room offers everything needed for a comfortable stay, with a mountain-facing outlook that ensures a wake-up immersed in the alpine landscape of the Val Bionaz.
Locanda Lac Place Moulin provides its guests with a range of services designed to make a stay at high altitude both enjoyable and authentic. The free on-site private parking is a welcome convenience for those arriving by car along the Val Bionaz road. Free WiFi is available in every room, and each accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and heating.
On the dining side, the guesthouse has its own restaurant — the pride of Sabrina’s management, featuring traditional Valdostan cuisine — as well as a bar, a snack bar and the option to request menus for special diets and children’s meals. A buffet breakfast is available every morning. Common areas include a shared lounge with a TV area and a panoramic terrace. The property is entirely non-smoking, accepts pets and offers luggage storage and packed lunch preparation for hikes. Bicycle rental, fishing and board games are also available for moments of relaxation.
Locanda Lac Place Moulin is located in Bionaz, a small municipality in the Aosta Valley situated in the upper Val Bionaz, a side valley of the Valpelline. The property stands at approximately 1,950 metres above sea level, in one of the most wild and unspoilt areas of the region, a short distance from the dam and Lac de Place Moulin — one of the largest artificial reservoirs in Europe, built in the 1960s for hydroelectric power generation and today a destination for hikers and photographers.
The surrounding landscape is dominated by imposing alpine peaks: the Becca di Luseney (3,504 m) rises just 3 km away as the crow flies. The area offers a network of trails for hikers of all levels, mountain biking routes, fishing opportunities and alpine scenery of rare beauty. The isolation is an integral part of the charm of the place: this is a destination to reach with intention, ideal for those who want to completely disconnect from city life.
The nearest dining options are a few kilometres away, such as Alpe Rebelle restaurant (4.8 km) and Des Amis (7 km), both reachable by car in a few minutes. Turin Airport is approximately 150 km away. The guesthouse is the ideal starting point for exploring this still authentic valley, largely untouched by mass tourism.
Guests unanimously praise the staff, awarded an exceptional 9.8, and the mountain location with 9.5. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very strong scores. The only area with room for improvement is the WiFi quality, rated 6.7, which is understandable given the altitude and isolation of the property.
The guesthouse is located at Place Moulin, in the municipality of Bionaz (Aosta Valley), at approximately 1,950 metres above sea level in the upper Val Bionaz. It can only be reached by car, travelling along the Valpelline road as far as the Place Moulin dam.
Yes, the guesthouse has its own restaurant serving traditional Valdostan cuisine, managed directly by the owner’s family. A bar, snack bar, special diet menus on request and children’s meals are also available.
Yes, pets are allowed. A supplement may be charged. We recommend checking the conditions at the time of booking.
Yes, the property offers a buffet breakfast every morning. The service is not automatically included in the room rate: please check the type of rate selected at the time of booking.
The area is ideal for hiking, cycling and mountain biking. Lac de Place Moulin is just 700 m from the property. Bicycle rental (for a fee) and fishing are also available. The owners provide personalised advice on the most suitable routes.
Check-in is available from 15:30 to 19:00. It is recommended to inform the property of your expected arrival time in advance. Check-out must be completed by 10:00.
Yes, the guesthouse has free private parking directly on site, with no reservation required. This is a particularly convenient option given the property’s isolated high-altitude location.
