On-piste / Mountain Restaurants in Tignes — 14 of Our Favourites

In the old days, “Fruitière” described a dairy co-operative, mainly producing cheese. This contemporary restaurant has been largely inspired by this traditional mountain way of life both in its menu and décor.

Ice-cool design and a fireside warm welcome go hand in hand here. Their menu features local and regional produce ingeniously brought to the table by head Chef Franck Mischler and his team. Some of the highlights on offer include homemade duck foie gras, special Monsieur Yves Papin's oysters, classic 100% beef steak tartar, roasted leg of lamb or the traditional Fruitière tiramisu. They also serve daily 'plat du jour' and roast specials, as well as a selection of vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is open daily from midday to 15:30.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. Just next door, La Petite Cuisine serves local favourites in a canteen-style space. At The Butcher, on the sun terrace, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choose from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more from 12:00 (take away available).

Alongside this generous and gourmet kitchen, they have an impressive cigar, cheese and wine cave, called "Les Trois Caves", where the best cheeses from the Savoie area rub shoulders with classic vintages and new wines selected by their head sommelier. Open from midday to 15:00, seven days a week.

After lunch, enjoy La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day from 13:00, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this clubbing hotspot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

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.

LA CAVE À VINS

This is the highest wine cellar in Europe. Its vaulted cellars are an Aladdin’s cave of more than two hundred different vintage wines. It's the perfect place to spend an evening or enjoy a meal.

Private bookings possible at lunch and in the evening for 44 people maximum.

LA CAVE À CIGARES

For amateurs and enthusiasts alike, the retro-chic 70s-style Cave à Cigares offers a large selection of cigars and breathtaking views of the mountains surrounding La Folie Douce. 

Private bookings possible at lunch or in the evening for 50 people maximum.

LA CAVE À FROMAGES

The third cave, dedicated to cheese, is an invitation to travel and discover. This cave is located in the middle of the 3 caves and has a panoramic view of Mont Blanc. You can enjoy more than 120 varieties of cheese selected by Pierre Gay, one of the best cheesemaker in France (awarded Meilleur ouvrier de France). These cheeses offer new flavours that reflect the diversity of the mountain and the expertise of local producers. 

Private bookings possible at lunch or in the evening for 100 people maximum

LE PETIT +

La Folie Douce can also organise something extra for cheese enthusiasts who want to learn more about cheese making, from milk production to ripening. If this is of interest, please just ask a member of staff.
 

Accessible from the top of the Chaudannes chairlift from Tignes Le Lac and Tignes Le Lavachet for both skiers and pedestrians.

This self-service restaurant, restaurant and bar offers a wonderful selection of Savoyard and French specialities in the cosy interior or outside on the wonderful sun terrace.

Located at the top of the La Daille bubble, Le Butcher is a great choice for those who want to eat on the go! You can either order the food to takeaway or eat it on their outdoor terrace. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, fresh juices and waffles.

Le Butcher is open every day from 11:30 to 16:30.

It's not the only place to eat at La Folie Douce. Just behind Le Butcher is the gourmet-quality, canteen-style restaurant La Petite Cuisine. La Fruitière, just next door to both, serves contemporary cuisine made by Chef Franck Mischler. For a mid-afternoon break, try Les Trois Caves, their very own wine bar serving delicious local cheeses and cigars.

After lunch, enjoy La Folie Douce's famous party. Every day from 13:00, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this clubbing hotspot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

The restaurant name is two Italian words combined, La Cucina (food in Italian) and Cucù (crazy in Italian). Representing both craziness and Italian cuisine, it's the perfect name for La Folie Douce!

The menu includes traditional dishes with a modern twist, such as:

• Carpaccio di Sicilia: a gamberoni (shrimp) carpaccio with coral juice and black garlic
• Pollo alla diavola: a superb spatchcock chicken dish, served with creamy polenta mosto cotto (cooked grape must) and grapes
• Profiterole di Cucùcina: vanilla cream, a salted caramel centre and hot chocolate coulis.

The restaurant decor is inspired by the works of Italian Renaissance artists and pays particular hommage to Leonardo DeVinci. It's the perfect setting to enjoy your delicious Italian meal.

The restaurant is open for lunch every day from 12:30 to 16:30.

Located at the top of the La Daille bubble, it is a great choice for lunch for skiers and pedestrians alike! Their wholesome menu includes regional favourites made with local produce and lovingly prepared in the knowing ways of yesteryear. Think generous servings of salad, pizza, quiche, grilled meat, pasta and homemade desserts, as well as daily specials (including a soup and a 'plat du jour').

La Petite Cuisine's magical mix of ancient and modern is reflected in the wall décor made by celebrated artist Tarek Benaoum, which has transformed the traditional wood cabin interior into a contemporary, cosy space. The informal seating and style, the no-concession ampleness of the servings and service (often by the chefs themselves!), are as tasteful and tasty as the dishes and their ingredients.

La Petite Cuisine is open daily from 12:00 to 17:00.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. Just next door, La Fruitière serves contemporary cuisine made by Chef Franck Mischler. At The Butcher Shop, on the sun terrace, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choose from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more from 12:00 (take away available). For a mid-afternoon break, try Les Trois Caves, their very own wine bar serving delicious local cheeses and cigars.

After lunch, enjoy La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day from 13:00, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this clubbing hotspot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

The restaurant blends fresh flavours and locally sourced ingredients, to create a cuisine that plays on European flavours and traditional Savoyard dishes. Serving lunch and dinner daily, they also propose brunch at the weekend which we hear is 'no ordinary English breakfast' and well worth a try.

The bar area is well stocked with premium beers, wines and spirits and has an excellent cocktail list. It's a great place for pre-dinner drinks or some after-dinner partying.

Open daily from 11:00 to 01:00, their lunch menu is available from 12:00 to 18:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:00. Happy Hour run from 15:00 to 18:00 and again from 21:00 to 23:00.

After a hard day on the mountain, what's more warming and welcoming than simple, good, home-made Italian cooking?

At Jam bar, you'll find delicious traditional Italian pasta dishes, including ravioli, carbonara, and tomato-basil, or opt for their generously-topped bruschetta or paninis. If you fancy a lighter bite, they offer Italian anti-pasti of cold meat and cheeses.

Follow it up with traditional Italian coffee, hot chocolate, or the Italian favourite - Bombardino! A selection of ice creams are also available.

Eat in the restaurant, on the terrace, or get it to take-away.

Live music and bands at the bar offer the perfect apres-ski, right at the bottom of the Plafour lift.

Accessible via Piste H, Double M and Carline Pistes and right next to the Bolin/Fresse chairlift you can enjoy excellent views of the Grande Motte and take a break from your day out skiing. To get back over to Val d'Isère just hop on the Bolin/Fresse chairlift and you can ski the Bellevarde Bowl or ski all the way down to La Daille.

Opening hours: Sunday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00 and Saturday 08:00 to 22:30.

The cosy interior and short ski back down to La Daille, makes it the perfect place to stop for a long late lunch on a bad weather day. Alternatively, when the sun is shining you can sit on the large terrace, soak up the sun and enjoy a delicious meal.

Booking is recommended as this restaurant is extremely popular, especially during peak season.

You have the choice of either table service in the restaurant or opting for self-service. The brand new self-service section of the Bellevarde is on the ground floor. They offer a large range of cold and hot starters, and a variety of main courses and delicious desserts. The Bellevarde self-service provides a unique choice of different eating areas; you can warm up next to an open log fireplace or choose to eat on their exceptional terrace, where you can appreciate the panoramic view of the peaks.

The sit down restaurant upstairs has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere with a new menu full of delicious traditional dishes from Savoie. This floor also has a lounge area which is a great place to enjoy an aperitif by the open fireplace. Dinners can choose to eat indoors or out on the terrace which is partially covered to give you the best conditions to lunch in.

The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30.

To make a reservation, contact the restaurant directly using the links on this page.

Located on the first floor, whether it’s a short break around the fireplace or a table overlooking the mountains, you’ll find a warm welcome and your every need will be looked after. Their menu offers an excellent choice of fine French cuisine, tempting homemade desserts and a comprehensive choice and variety of wines to suit every palate.

If you prefer something less formal try the self-service; a dynamic, busy restaurant and bar leaving you energised having devoured a selection of fresh salads, soups, savoury quiches, hot dishes and the dish of the day, tempting homemade desserts and sweets.

For those who don't like to waste a second on the slopes, you can grab a quick and tasty bite from their take away. This one-stop shop offers drinks, hot and warming vegetable soup, a croque monsieur and much more.

On three levels, the terraces open out to magnificent and incomparable views across the valley, on to the villages and hamlets of Fornet and Val d’Isere as well as to the peaks of the National Park of the Vanoise. The rooftop is the place for apres-ski with live DJ sets from midday throughout the season.

Self-service breakfast served from 09:30 to 12:00, lunch from 11:45 to 14:45 and after ski drinks from 14:30 to 17:00.

You can expect generous portions and speedy service of dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, soups, steaks and burgers with chips. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating.

Open when the slopes are open.