The best restaurants in Alpe d'Huez
Alpe d’Huez may not be about Michelin-starred fine dining, but foodies will find some stand-out restaurants here, notably Au Chamois d’Or in town. Although largely a self-catering resort, with many visitors dining in, it is also strong on good-value and family restaurants.
For further Alpe d'Huez inspiration, see our guides to the resort's best accommodation and après ski.
On the mountain
Auberge de l’Alpette
Just above the bottom of the Alpette drag-lift on the run down to the village of Oz, Auberge de l’Alpette serves the best omelettes and salads in the ski area. It's a great place for families with children who have energy to burn – after lunch, parents can sit on the terrace enjoying a coffee or a final glass of wine while their offspring do laps on the greens served by the lift.
Price: £
Contact: alpette.com
Chalet du Lac Besson
This cosy chalet is reached via a path off the red Chamois run and a wicked little schuss, followed by a one- to three-minute climb up the other side. The time it takes to get to Chalet du Lac Besson varies according to level of commitment to the schuss, which in poor light can be particularly tricky. However, it’s worth it for meat and seafood grilled on the open fireplace. The lamb chops and the prawns are both warmly recommended.
Price: ££
Contact: le-chalet-du-lac-besson.fr
La Bergerie
With a cosy and rustic interior with old photos and artefacts and a lovely sunny terrace, La Bergerie, on the piste above Villard-Reculas is a great place for a simple and wholesome lunch, good value plat du jour and house wines.
Price: £
Contact: 00 33 4 76 80 36 83; alpedhuez.com
La Cabane
A rustic hut with a lovely sunny terrace on the main slopes above the resort. La Cabane has a wide ranging menu including pastas, local specialities and classic dishes. It is open for dinner as well as lunch and snowcat transfers to and from the resort for dinner are included in the set menu price.
Price: ££
Contact: lacabane-alpedhuez.fr
Signal 2108
At the top of the local Signal ski area, the Signal 2108 restaurant has spectacular views over the resort and panoramic views of the mountains. The first floor restaurant has more sophisticated food and good table service. The ground floor has basic fast food such as burgers, salads and pastas.
Price: ££
Contact: signal2108.fr
In resort
Le Trappeur
This burger shack at the bottom of the Télécabine des Grande Rousses lift (aka the DMC), which ascends the west-facing slopes, has a reputation for the best burgers in town. La Trappeur is incredibly popular with Alpe d’Huez seasonaires who rave about the huge variety of burgers on offer.
Price: £
Contact: 00 33 6 64 22 57 25; facebook.com
Le Génépi
Offering a concise, seasonal menu, Le Génépi features produce from the region served in a cosy, beamed dining room or outdoor terrace. You can choose whether to have two or three courses, and there’s also a menu du jour at lunch and a menu dégustation in the evening. Main dishes typically include risotto, fillet of trout or lamb with roast carrots while desserts range from cheese plates to plum tart.
Price: ££
Contact: legenepi-restaurant.fr
Au Chamois d’Or
Arguably the best eatery in town, everything served in the restaurant of the five-star Chamois d’Or hotel at the Rond Point des Pistes is home-made and almost all is locally sourced. Signature dinner dishes might include truffle omelette, langoustine gratin with crab butter, and soufflé glazed with génépi aperitif.
Price: £££
Contact: hotel-french-alps.com
Smithy’s Tavern
Highly rated for après-ski, Smithy’s Tavern is a classic cheap eats Tex-Mex place popular with young British guests. Expect huge portions of sizzling fajitas, burritos, burgers, steaks, sticky BBQ ribs and southern fried chicken wings.
Price: £
Contact: smithys-adh.com
