Champoluc

Champoluc Resort Restaurants

Champoluc oozes laid-back charm and most restaurants can be found in the resorts variety of hotels. Champoluc is well know for its gourmet cuisine and La Grange, up at Frachey, is definitely one to try. This place is famous for its melt-in-your-mouth steaks and incredible cheese dishes. The walk through the woods to get there adds to the magic of the evening. Also worth checking out are the Petit Coq in Villy, Il Balivo and the Atelier Gourmand, in central Champoluc or Le Petit Tournalin's, Da Martino and le Sapin. The restaurants in the Hotels Castor and Mount Cervino are also highly recommended. For fantastic polenta try The Ristorante "Le Solitaire" and for pizza we suggest checking out Da Martino's and Churen's.

Champoluc Mountain Restaurants

The mountain restaurants are generally simple and there are plenty of them. Unfortunately not all are named on the piste map but visitors enthuse about the fantastic food and splendid mountain views.

On the slopes high above the ski chalets and hotels, Champoluc boasts the lively Belveder, Campobase and the Ostafa, all offer reasonably priced food. For burger lovers head to La Mandria, for pasta lovers L'Aroula is the place to go and another top pick is Walsertal tucked away in the Gressoney/Stafal valley. A trade secret is the tiny secluded restaurant, StadelSoussun, which you can ski into from the Frachey area of Champoluc. Be warned that you cannot exit on skis, only by the restaurant's private piste basher. For those looking for something a little romantic, evenings at this restaurant can also be arranged. For more evening dining on the mountain try Novez9. Take the lift up to Crest followed by a short walk. The traditional Italian food is divine, and the staff couldn’t be more welcoming. Dining here feels like a proper alpine adventure!

Another gem is the Rascard Frantze. This typical farm building (built in 1721), unique to the Ayas valley, has been beautifully renovated into a wood panelled restaurant. It is just off the piste below the top of the Champoluc gondola.

Champoluc Apres Ski

Before returning to your hotel or ski chalets, Champoluc bar Galion, opposite the gondola, with it's laid back and friendly apres ski atmosphere should be sampled. The emphasis is on local bars and hotels, such as the cosy and popular bar at the hotel Castor, Lo Bistrot and Pachamama's. If you fancy a tasty cocktail infront of an open fire then head to Cafe Rimbaud. Or, Kondor at the bottom of pistone piste is a great place for the that first drink as you come off the slopes.

Champoluc Nightlife

Don't feel obliged to stay in your hotel or ski chalets. Champoluc disco scene hots up on weekends in the Gram Parsons in Frachey beneath the hotel California. The Golosone is also a great spot for live music and strong Negronis if that sounds like your kind of evening. Wherever you may be in Champoluc make sure you try the regional beverage called Fil d'Fer, a hot Creamy Mandarine Orange Punch with a hint of clove, delicious.