Very remote and off the beaten path is La Bourri, a fantastically authentic chalet tucked off the side of Torgon’s Recon piste, 1582 meters, reached by t-bar. Order at the bar, take a seat and enjoy your wine, your quick hearty fare – lasagna or croute fromage (hearty French toast loaded with local cheese in a crock pan) will be brought to your table. Find a table near the window, or outside on the sunny terrace, watching skiers pass on the chairlift with the dramatic Dents Du Midi as backdrop. Le Corbeau above Morgins has a fantastic view from its humble simple restaurant on the side of its own ski trail, just below the summit of the Corbeau chairlift on Morgins east side. Its a long run out to Morgins after lunch, tuck it if your ski pants aren’t too tight, right?! 41 244774657 La Bourri – Torgon Guides bring their groups here, a good sign! Traditional Valais cuisine, croute or melty ham and cheese sandwich of their own cheese from these pastures are tops. Inside is cozy, on a sunny day outside is spectacular. After a delightful long ski sit outside and watch skiers descends the steep off-piste Pierres Plate, aka Flat Rock. La Tovassières (pictured top) is accessed from the Point de Mossette summit, ski run 31 – Tovassiere toward Morgins. Chez Gaby has their own farm just down the slopes at the Aguille Des Champeys quad, where they make quality cheese, so their fondue and raclette are Gaby specialties. Lunch and dinner feature classic Swiss dishes – rosti and croute – toast with melted cheese. It is a traditional setting with nice views, a small wood bar area, and a large restaurant, even the kids ski school comes here for lunch, thankfully in a separate room.
Love when old meets new and the Dents Du Midi view! U Yeu tsalé 41 796987912 Chez Gaby for Lunch or DinnerĬhez Gaby is a popular chalet in the quieter Swiss ski village of Champoussin. U Yeu tsalé in Morgins, is a very authentic chalet, the name is local Swiss dialect for “old chalet.” Very fitting for this 1808 historic, homey place serving delicious food including the best fondue, and a beautiful presentation of regional dried meats and cheeses on a wooden sled –”the luge.” The “old chalet” is loaded with Swiss ski memorabilia, yet the place rocks with outdoor concerts, next to the base of TS Chaud quad chair. Relax over your repas as the fireplace is stoked. The cuisine is hearty and delicious, pasta Bolognese, quiche, croute fromage (a decadent grilled cheese), fresh salads, or the plat du jour. The friendly staff will swiftly bring, hot chocolate with Chantilly cream, beer, wine or vin chaud. Le Toupin, in Champéry’s snowy bowl is a classic traditional stone and wood hut, step inside and smell the wood fire, sit at a cozy wood carved table. Le Coquez is so good we returned again for the view, and a charcuterie plate and one pot of fondue – its nice they allow one serving of fondue (versus the usual two person minimum). The duck is fantastique, so was the apricot schnapps the proprietor brought as a toast! Sit on the non-smoking side, tables 21, 22 or 23, for the best views. Dine upstairs for table service, there’s an extensive menu of local cheese, meats, and wine. Le Coquez in Champéry is a beautiful Swiss restaurant with a striking view of Les Dents du Midi. We enjoyed dining noon, as most Europeans break for a 2 hour lunch between 1- 2, making that a great time to get back out and enjoy the less-crowded slopes.ĭine at these top 7 Mountain Huts on the Swiss side and/or first four restaurants listed on the French side in the Portes Du Soleil and your are sure to have amazing lunches.įrom the Swiss sides – Region Dents Du Mid, to the French slopes of Avoriaz, Châtel, Morzine and LesGets.ħ Best Mountain Chalets (aka Mountain Huts) on the Swiss Side In fact, if you walk in and ask for a table they will often look at you like you have two heads. Mountain Huts save the best tables for reservations not walk ins. Even if you call at 10am that same day, call ahead and make a reservation. A highlight of this high alpine, highly scenic ski touring is on mountain lunch! A chalet for a French Cappuccino, an aperitif, cold drink on the sun terrace, or vin chaud (hot mulled wine) and Swiss Fondue inside by the fire on a cold snowy day. Portes Du Soleil, the vast Alps ski region that spans Switzerland and France, 14 villages and 12 ski resorts, is beautiful – with spectacular views, a mix of modern lifts, t-bars and pomas, and tons of ski terrain.
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