Top 10 Restaurants In Val d'Isere, France
After a long day spent on the slopes, you need something special to replenish your energy. With our guide, you’ll discover 10 of the most interesting restaurants in Val d’Isere, one of the most beautiful regions of France.
La Fruitiere
La Fruitiere
Decorated with ‘white enamel milk churns, exposed zinc pipework, antique tiling and dairy-styled fittings and furnishings’, La Fruitiere is part of La Folie Douce ski resort. Head chef Franck Mischler invites the customer to sample the rich, regional Savoyard delicacies that are just the ticket after a day on the slopes. Of course, this is France, so you will also find more cheese than you can shake a stick at as well as a fantastic selection of wine to go along with your tartiflette.
La Folie Douce, La Daille, Val-d’Isère, France, +33 4 79 06 07 17
La Grande Ourse
Located in a famous white chalet erected in 1936, La Grande Ourse, the ‘Great Bear’ in English, roars loudly enough to be heard over the other restaurants which dot the popular mountainside. Inside is just as unique, with a warm interior and sculptures by Fautrier to greet you after a day on the piste. This is not your rough-and-ready refuge however, La Grande Ourse boasts a well-stocked wine cellar for every palate and budget, whether you’re skiing in the winter break from University or taking a well-needed holiday from your high-flying career.
La Grande Ourse, Rue Des Lessieres, Val-d’Isère, France, +33 4 79 06 00 19
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La Peau de Vache
Unforgettable views are paired with unforgettable burgers here at La Peau de Vache, literally ‘cowskin’. All the favorites are on the menu, with standard skiing fare of potatoes and cheese in various guises. The real draw here are the burgers, of which they provide almost every type under the sun, from duck to vegetarian. The prices are more than reasonable when compared to elsewhere in the Val d’Isere bubble. This makes La Peau de Vache the perfect place to go with a group of friends when you need to watch the cents but still wish to enjoy good food with an excellent view.
La Peau de Vache, Chalet Blanche Neige, Val-d’Isère, France, +33 4 79 06 11 29
La Table De l’Ours
Bar, Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Beer, Wine
La Tête de Solaise
Bar, Restaurant, French, European, Vegetarian
L’Edelweiss
Housed in a beautiful stone and wood chalet and accompanied by a terrace offering stunning views, L’Edelweiss is an extraordinary addition to the restaurants on the mountain and is no wallflower when compared to the competition. This restaurant has been highly reviewed, with The Daily Telegraph urging you to try their hot dogs with local sausages, either beside the roaring fire or on the spectacular terrace.
L’Edelweiss, Immeuble Iseran 2000, Val-d’Isère, France +33 9 61 07 80 96
Le Signal
Restaurant, French, Vegetarian
Les Tufs
Restaurant, French, European, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
L’Ouillette
This tiny terrace is without a website of its own, but don’t let that put you off. Found on the Solaise side of the resort, at the bottom of the Madeleine piste, this outdoor restaurant and bar is the perfect place to relax when it’s a little warmer and sunnier on the mountain and you don’t feel the need to hide away next to the fire. Due to its immense popularity and aforementioned stunning views, it’s worth arriving well before the lunch hour rush in order to secure a table. L’Ouillette serves standard skiing fare, as well as an enormous variety of cheese.
L’Ouillette, Immeuble Telepherique Solaise, Val d’Isere, France
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Restaurant, French, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
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