7 Amazing Luxury Restaurants You Can Reach On Skis

Zum See, Zermatt

Zermatt has no shortage of gastro eateries and Zum See, run by husband and wife team Max and Greti Menning, is much loved among seasoned skiers and celebrities alike – Heston Blumenthal is even reportedly a fan.

Reachable only by skis, the 17th-century chalet is the perfect place to rest wearied limbs, either on the terrace or by the log-fired stove in the dining room.

The food at Zum See is rustic yet refined: air-dried meats, goulash and rosti are perennial favourites.

Game Creek Club, Vail, Colorado

Open to members only for its much-celebrated lunch, this exclusive European-style chalet overlooking Game Creek Bowl allows the hoi polloi to visit in the evenings.

Accessible only by snowcat, however, it’s worth the effort.

Colourful dishes include: Duck with pomegranate, ginger, baby turnip, sweet potato, coconut and star anise, and Peach creme caramel with blueberry, ginger, yuzu and macarona almonds.

Best start saving now - the prix fixe menus at Game Creek Club start at £90 per head.

Jean Sulpice, L’Oxalys, Val Thorens, France

Finding a Michelin-starred restaurant that can be reached on skis is a rarity in the Alps, never mind one that holds two.

Yet Jean Sulpice has pulled it off with his eponymous eatery. Situated at 2300m and overlooking the popular Three Valleys, the venue boasts a minimalist interior that allows the views to do the talking.

Jean achieved his first Michelin star at 26, and with inventive dishes such as Pigeon cooked in salt crust and flavoured with camomile, it’s easy to see why.

Tasting menus at Jean Sulpice start from 74 euros per person.

Chalet Etoile, Cervinia, Italy

Affectionately referred to as Ulla’s after its Swedish owner, Chalet Etoile is a popular destination for day trippers skiing in from Zermatt.

The vibe here is pure Alpine rusticity: all old wooden skis and trophy heads, and the views of the Matterhorn are hard to beat.

Dishes are hearty and sure to fortify you for the ski home. Mussels, langoustines and the fish soups are especially popular. Set menus from around £55 per person.

La Folie Douce/La Fruitiere, Val D’Isere

The original offering from the Folie stable (there are now three sister properties in Meribel, Val Thorens and Alpe d’Huez).

This Ibiza-esque gourmet brasserie-come-beach bar (minus the sand) is the last word in apres ski.

The resident DJ spins an infectious mix of deep house and electro in the bar, while the adjoining restaurant lays claim to the highest wine cellar in Europe, boasting over 500 different Grand Cru wines.

Three courses at La Folie Douce start at around 40 euros.

Le Cap Horn, Courcheval

You’re bound to spot a celeb or two at this former mountain refuge – the sunny terrace overlooks the Altiport where the super-rich and famous fly in for skiing and sushi.

The main dining area seats 300, but there’s a members-only lounge upstairs.

Seafood is king here: if you’re feeling particularly decadent, splash out on Le Panier Rouge, a moreish mix of Canadian lobster, crab, Dublin Bay prawns and pink shrimps.

La Chaudanne, Morzine, France

You may need to be escorted back to your chalet after an evening at this charming former farmhouse.

A wine bar and restaurant, it’s earned a stellar reputation for its impressive wine selection and ski holiday classics like tartiflette, raclette and cheese fondu.

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