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A highlight of any winter holiday in the Alps is the classic Savoyard cuisine.
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Best fondue in Tignes
The guide to must visit restaurants for cheese lovers
One of which is a traditional fondue and if you're heading to Tignes, you'll be happy to hear the resort is littered with great spots to feed yourself into a cheese coma.
Our top tips for enjoying fondue
- maybe try a fondue at lunchtime rather than in the evening to avoid hot sweats and broken sleep as you metabolise all that cheese
- pimp up your fondue with a side of charcuterie and salad, mostly known as the “Fondue Complet”
- if you're in a group of four, try two different types of fondue between you as most restaurants offer fondues for a minimum of two people sharing
- according to the locals, you should drink white wine and not red with your fondue. Savoie whites, e.g. Aprémont or Rousette, have the necessary acidity to aid digestion
- don’t drink water with your meal - it solidifies the cheese and makes it harder to digest
- agree in advance on the forfeit if you drop your bread into the cheese: the French generally have to buy the next bottle of wine, whereas British forfeits are often less civilised, and generally involve doing something embarrassing
Enjoy!
Top Fondue Spots
L'Alpage des Chaudannes Restaurant
Gourmet restaurant and Savoyard cuisine at the top of Chaudannes chairlift
This cosy restaurant is located on the massif de L'Aiguille Percée, between Tignes le Lac and Tignes les Boisses.
This fantastic mountain restaurant has a wonderful sun terrace for those beautiful blue bird days or alternatively has a cosy and warm interior for those days when the snow comes in. Enjoy fantastic Savoyard gourmet dishes accompanied by a wonderful selection of Savoie wines.
The restaurant is open daily from December to May, dependent on lift access. Accessible from the top of the Chaudannes chairlift from Tignes Le Lac and Tignes Le Lavachet for both skiers and pedestrians.
L'Arti Restaurant
Contemporary Savoyard restaurant situated in the heart of Tignes Lavachet
Dine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, in a restaurant that evokes mountain charm mixed with a touch of the seventies.
There are two dining areas with a total capacity of 50 people; one with stools and high tables and one with more traditional mountain tables.
Diners can enjoy gastronomic cuisine made with passion from quality local products. Every evening you can choose from five different menus offering a selection of entrees, mains, Savoyard specialties and desserts. Plus if there are enough of you then they can create a personalised menu.
The restaurant is open every evening for dinner from 18:45 until 22:30 in winter, they close in summer.
Le Brasero Restaurant
Modern brasserie with ski in / ski out access and a menu full of French cuisine
A cosy and warm interior greet you at this restaurant, where you can choose from a large menu of traditional food.
The friendly staff will serve you delicious, simple dishes and the calm ambience will make you feel welcome and looked after. French Savoyard kitchen, crispy fries, juicy steaks with a choice of chef sauces, seafood, poultry, seasonal vegetables, plenty of desserts, and great wine to wash it all down with
With a bar as well as a restaurant you can have an aperitif on one of the comfy sofas before your meal or choose from great wines and beers to accompany your dishes.
Open daily from 10:00 to 02:00.
O 1800 Restaurant
Located in the Kalinda Village in Les Boisses, this mart restaurant serves local dishes and French cuisine
Smart but cosy, decorated in wood with soft lighting.
Serving a combination of contemporary French cuisine and traditional Alpine dishes, there is bound to be plenty on the menu to suit all tastes.
They also do special events such as wine tastings throughout the season, enquire for details.
Open daily from December through to April, from 09:00 to 22:00.
Brasserie L'Escale Blanche Restaurant
Brasserie, bar and restaurant open for lunch and dinner, it also has a snack bar if you're after a quick bite
Savoyard specialities, pizzas, burgers and much more are on the menu at this restaurant in Tignes Le Lac.
Located right next to the Maison de Tignes in Le Lac, not only can you enjoy a fondue and raclette, but they also do excellent pizzas and burgers and a whole range of main meals to suit everyone’s needs. Serving great food for lunch and dinner and boasting a terrace outside, you can sit in the sun and enjoy your meal or retreat to the warmth inside and warm up with delicious Savoyard food. With a snack bar as well as a restaurant, you can stop for a quick bite to eat whilst out on the mountain or you can have a long leisurely meal.
Booking is recommended during peak season.
L'Armoise Restaurant
Friendly French restaurant specialising in pizzas and local cuisine
Small friendly restaurant that is popular with families for its non-fussy menu and reasonable prices. Traditional French cuisine such as "Coq au Vin" and "Steak Tartare" sit alongside the Savoyard classics of fondue and raclette at this cosy restaurant. Pizzas, pastas and salads are also on the menu - making it a popular choice for families and groups with mixed tastes.
The restaurant is in the centre of Val Claret and is open for lunch and dinner in summer and winter.
La Ferme des Trois Capucines Restaurant
Savoyard cuisine and excellent atmosphere in Tignes le Lavachet
It's not hard to see why this is often recognised as one of the best restaurants in Tignes with their own farm produce shop next door the food is as traditional and fresh as humanly possible!
With a logo featuring a cow’s head, you can expect tasty meaty dishes made from fresh ingredients here. Their menu includes Savoyard specialities and a great burger topped with locally produced raclette cheese. It’s a cosy spot perfect for a meal with friends, family or a romantic night out.
Serving fondue, tartiflettes and many more traditional dishes, you can treat your taste buds at this restaurant. With friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere, it's definitely worth a visit whilst in Tignes.
You should definitely book as La Ferme always gets booked up quickly so hurry to secure your place (by phone only).
Make your own fondue
If you've been inspired whilst eating out in resort and fancy giving it a go yourselves, hosting your own fondue night can be fun. Everything you need is readily available locally and if your accommodation doesn't have a fondue set tucked away somewhere, most supermarkets and épiceries - shops selling local farm produce - will loan you a set if you buy the cheese from them.
The supermarkets are cheaper but the specialist épiceries and cheese shops will offer a better choice of good-quality, local cheese. You can find plenty of recipes online but the method is fairly simple and yummy - so get stuck in.
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