Europe's top 10 mountain restaurants
The best places to eat when on your European winter sports holidays this season
Belinda Archer
halet Refuge de Lognan, Les Grands Montets, Chamonix
You have to ski well off-piste to reach this hideaway with homemade cakes to die for and views of the Argèntiere glacier.
Chez Vrony, Zermatt
A gorgeous collection of rooms with chandeliers and fabulous food. This celebrity haunt is great for gawping at beautiful people.
L’Auberge de Vernant, Flaine
A glamorous girl in skintight skiwear drives you to this lakeside haven in a snowmobile.
Le Blanchot, Méribel
Serves up quite dreamy food. Signature dishes of the head chef, Christophe Perrin, include warm macaroon with foie gras served with prunes and Armagnac.
Chez Dany, Verbier
A small, cosy restaurant with delicious regional cooking. Order the steaming spaghetti or the soupe au potiron - pumpkin soup served inside a loaf of bread.
Chalet de Pierres, Courchevel
This is on the Verdons piste in Courchevel 1850. Wine is costly but the fine mountain food is not too pricey. The patisserie table is one of the biggest in the Alps.
L’edelweiss, Val d’Isère
This is probably Val’s top restaurant so book ahead. A roaring fire and excellent, affordable local dishes await you at the nosherie above Le Fornet.
La Marmite, St Moritz
This is a gourmet favourite. Stick to the tasting menu (including creamed venison soup) or go mad and have the astronomically expensive truffle menus. Sublime dining with spectacular views.
La Maison Vieille, Courmayeur
It offers superb homemade pastas, focaccias, pizzas and cakes. Quite delicious Italian fare.
Cabane du Mont-Fort, Verbier
You have to queue to order your food but the offerings are excellent and the views fantastic. The perfect place for a beer and platter of cheese and cold cuts.
