petit paradis

Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Chardonney, in the municipality of Champorcher, petit paradis is a 2-star hotel offering an essential and genuine stay in one of the least-visited side valleys of the Aosta Valley. The property features a restaurant, bar with café and a communal lounge, making it a comfortable base for those seeking a connection with alpine nature.

All rooms include a private bathroom, balcony and TV with cable channels, and range from singles to family options, with sizes between 10 and 14 square metres. Each room is furnished in a functional style, with a desk, bed linen and complimentary toiletries. All units are non-smoking.

The natural setting is one of the property’s greatest strengths: guests rate the location exceptionally highly. The Forte di Bard is reachable in approximately 17 minutes by car, while Mont Glacier (3,186 m) is just 5 km away as the crow flies. Free on-site parking and WiFi complete an offering focused on practicality and value for money.

★ 6.7 · Pleasant · 65 reviews

Room types

Petit paradis offers four room types designed to suit different needs: from a single for the solo traveller to a quadruple for groups or families. Sizes range between 10 and 14 square metres — compact but functional for a mountain stay.

All rooms share the same essential features: a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries, TV with cable channels, desk, heating, bed linen and a balcony. Views range from mountain to garden, with some units also overlooking the charming landscape of the small village. Bed configurations cover a wide range, from a large double bed to bunk beds in the larger rooms, ensuring flexibility for every type of guest.

Double/Twin Room with Balcony

11 m² · Private bathroom

large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Mountain view, Garden view

An 11 m² double room with a balcony offering multiple views: garden, mountain, town and river. The private bathroom features a bathtub or shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries. The room is equipped with a TV with cable channels, desk, heating, bed linen and an electrical socket near the bed. Upper floors are accessible by lift.

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Triple Room

12 m² · Private bathroom

single bed | large double bed
Max 3 guests
Balcony, Mountain view, River view

A 12 m² triple room with a balcony and views of the garden, mountain, town and river. The combination of a large double bed and a single bed makes it ideal for small groups or families. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries. The room is also equipped with a TV with cable channels, desk, heating and bed linen.

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Quadruple Room

14 m² · Private bathroom

bunk beds | large double bed
Max 4 guests
Balcony, Mountain view, Safety socket covers

The most spacious option at petit paradis, with 14 m² and capacity for up to 4 guests. It features a large double bed and bunk beds, making it perfect for families with children. The balcony overlooks the garden, mountain, town and river. The complete private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower and complimentary toiletries. A TV with cable channels, desk and heating are also provided.

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Single Room with Balcony

10 m² · Private bathroom

single bed
Max 1 guest
Balcony, Mountain view, Heating

A 10 m² single room with a balcony overlooking the mountains and the village. Ideal for the solo traveller looking for a cosy and functional accommodation. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries. The room is equipped with a TV with cable channels, desk, heating, a clothes rack and an electrical socket near the bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

You are looking for a peaceful base for hiking in the Val Champorcher, with free parking and an excellent location.
You are travelling with family: triple and quadruple rooms sleep up to 4 guests, with bunk beds and space for children.
You prefer having a restaurant and bar directly on site, without needing to drive every evening.
You are travelling with pets: the property accepts them on request, though a supplement may apply.
You want to get away from the crowds of more famous alpine destinations and discover an authentic, off-the-beaten-track side valley.

Maybe not, if...

You are looking for spacious or design-led rooms: rooms range from 10 to 14 m² and the furnishings are functional rather than stylish.
You are expecting a spa or gym: the property does not offer these facilities.
You want to stay in a town centre or have easy access to public transport: Champorcher is a small, remote mountain village.
You need a reception desk open for many hours: opening hours are limited and check-in is available until 23:30.

Hotel facilities & services

Petit paradis offers a range of services calibrated for an essential yet complete mountain stay. On the dining side, the property features a restaurant, bar, in-house café and snack bar, with the option to request special diet menus and children’s meals. Wine and champagne are available at an extra charge, and packed lunches for excursions can be prepared on request.

Among the general facilities, highlights include a communal lounge with TV area, a lift to upper floors, family rooms and central heating. Guest services include a concierge, luggage storage, private and express check-in and check-out, and invoices available on request. Free public parking on site requires no reservation. On the safety front, the property is equipped with an alarm system, key-card access and 24-hour security. Daily housekeeping and a paid laundry service round off the offering.

Great for your stay

Free parking
Private bathroom
Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi connection
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Balcony
Family rooms available
View

General facilities

Shared lounge/TV area
Marble or tiled floors
Heating
Packed lunches available
Lift
Family rooms available
Non-smoking rooms

Parking

Street parking

Food & drink

On-site café
Wine/champagne
Children's meals
Special diet menus (on request)
Snack bar
Bar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Cable channels
TV

Room amenities

Bed linen
Electrical socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Desk

Location & what to see

Petit paradis is located in the hamlet of Chardonney, in the municipality of Champorcher, one of the wildest and most authentic side valleys of the Aosta Valley. The Val Champorcher opens to the south-east of the main valley and retains a genuinely alpine character, with larch forests, high-altitude pastures and trails reaching up to the 3,000-metre mark at Mont Glacier. It is an ideal destination for hikers seeking to explore away from the more crowded resorts, enjoying unspoilt panoramas.

The small village of Champorcher provides essential services for visitors, while just steps from the hotel there are several restaurants including Lo Ski Man, only 20 metres away, and La Marmotta Bistrot, approximately 50 metres away. For those wishing to explore the surroundings, the Forte di Bard — one of the most imposing 19th-century military fortresses in Italy and now home to a contemporary art museum — is approximately 10 km away as the crow flies and can be reached in around 17 minutes by car along the regional road through the lower Aosta Valley.

Turin Airport is approximately 77 km away, reachable in just over an hour by car, making the property accessible even for short weekend breaks.

Lo Ski Man — Restaurant just a few steps from the hotel, in the hamlet of Chardonney. 20 m

La Marmotta Bistrot — Informal bistrot serving local cuisine, just a few minutes' walk away. 50 m

Forte di Bard — Impressive 19th-century fortress housing a contemporary art museum. 10 km

Mont Glacier (3186m) — Alpine summit reachable on foot in approximately two hours of hiking. 5 km

What guests say about petit paradis

6.7

Pleasant · 65 reviews

Staff

8.3

Comfort

7.5

Location

9.6

Cleanliness

7.4

Facilities

6.8

Value for money

7.2

The location is the undisputed highlight, with a near-perfect score. Staff are appreciated for their friendliness, while services and the property in general receive average ratings. Comfort and cleanliness are considered acceptable for the category.