La Residence Grand Combin - Cuisine and Resturants

	Local Resturants
			Au Vieux Champex Situated in the heart of the village, Au Vieux Champex offers an extensive menu from the traditional, Valasian fare including rostis, cheese and meat fondues, raclette to superbs steaks and pasta dishes. Tel: 027 783 12 16 www.champex-immobilier.com/vieux-champex/restaurant.html
			Au Club Alpin Au Club Alpin is located in the centre of the village. Brother and sister team Charles and Marie-Christine are the third generation to run the establishment. Seasonal favorites include fresh trout in the summer, fresh chanterelle mushrooms and game in the fall, and slow-cooked specialties in the winter, such as "pot-au-feu". There is a lovely terrace behind the resturant overlooking the lake. Tel: 027 783 11 61 www.auclubalpin.ch/auclubalpin
			Hotel Alpina The Alpina enjoys panoramic views from the terrace of the Grand Combin and the St. Bernard Valley. The restaurant is small and prebooking is essential. Run by husband and wife team, the food is prepared by husband Stephan and served by his wife Marlene. Tel: 027 783 18 92
			Au Rendez-Vous Situated at the south entrance to the village near the apartment. This resturant has views across the lake from its terrace.. Ideal spot for a coffee or one of their speciality crepes. Tel: 027 783 16 40
			Le Belvédère With panoramic views towards the Grand Combin and the beautiful Val Ferret, the resturant offers a choice of meals, from regional specialities to house favorites. Tel: 027 783 11 14 www.le-belvedere.ch
			Le Cabanon This small cafe restaurant is situated on the side of the lake and has a terrace overlooking the lake.Food is served 11.30 to 17.30. It is an ideal location for lunch and the menu du Jour is usually an excellent lunchtime choice. Tel: 027 783 11 45
			Gentina This local artisan bakery also has a small cafe serving hot and cold drinks from fresh coffee, to hot chocolate and a rather strong vin chaud. In addition the pastries baked on site are served and are delicious!
			Le Mazot This restaurant is always a delight, serving a seasonal menu which is changed weekly and often includes many local specialities. The restaurant is located close to the chair lift for La Breya. Tel: 027 783 13 96
			Relais du Val' Arpette Situated in the picturesque Val'Arpette this friendly cafe/restaurant serves traditional Valais food. A 45 minute walk from Champex in the summer the restaurant can be a super destination point. The resturant is also accessible by road during the Summer months however can only be accessed by Skiing or Snowshoeing in the Winter. The terrace has spectacular views of the Val d'Arpette. In the Summer children can enjoy playing the surrounding meadow and seeing the resturants pet donkeys and pigmy goats.
			Resturant La Breya This mountain top restaurant is situated at the summit of the chair lift. It can accommodate 60 people inside and in good weather a magnificent terrace provides incredible view over the Grand Combin. A full range of local dishes are served all year round.

Local Specialities
Assiette Valaisan	Classic Cheese Fondue	Raclette	Rosti

Plate of assorted Charcuterie (local salami and hams) served with cheese cornichons and Dijon.	Bread, vegetable, and ham pieces dipped in melted cheese sauce While cheese fondue is the most widely known, there are other pot and dipping ingredients.Another style of fondue is a simple vegetable Broth or Bouillon Fondue. This makes a lighter, less caloric meal than the cheese or hot oil versions. Potatoes as well as other vegetables or small bits of meat are cooked in the simmering pot of broth.	A true Valaisian dish. It's traditionally prepared by melting a mountain cheese near a glowing fire, then serving it with potatoes and pickles. Today,in Swiss homes, families melt their slices of cheese in a table-top electric appliance you will find many restuarants in the area make racelette over an open fire the traditional way.	A classic Swiss dish consisting mainly of potatoes. It was originally a common breakfast dish eaten by farmers. The rosti is often served to accompany other dishes however, it also can be a delicious meal in its' own right when combined with local ham and cheese and sometimes served with an egg on top.

Fresh Fish	Brisolée	Swiss Wine	Fruit Tarts

There's always a wide variety of fresh-water river or lake fish dishes based on the local catch. It's a pleasure to dine on filet de perche on the lake shore. The Resturant Alpina in Champex is a great good choice if you enjoy fish.	a Valasian seasonal dish which consists of roast sweet chestnuts with various accompaniments such as local cheeses and dried meats and served with pickles.	The tradition of wine production in Switzerland comes from the Roman era. There are many locally produced wines in Valais. Look out for Fendant, Gamay and Dôle.	No Swiss gourmet journey would be complete without indulging the sweet tooth. Fruit is featured in many desserts, such as wonderful fruit tarts made local fresh berries, apricots or apples and served with whipped cream.