VIP SKI Blog

Le Grand Rocher

Heated by a gorgeous wood fire, the restaurant is the ultimate place to settle down and enjoy a delicious meal with a brilliant view of the mountains. The variety of different cuisines on offer make it a great spot for all the family too, no matter how many are picky eaters!

Dining at Le Grand Rocher:
- Opening times: 9 am–6 pm
- Menu: Savoyard, burgers & seafood
- Price range: €20 - €30

Chez Nannon

Set in a stunning old Savoyard farm with a roof terrace, Chez Nannon is a great place to enjoy some seriously tasty food with a side of a mountain view! The family-run restaurant has a welcoming friendly atmosphere making it a highly sought-after place to eat, so we’d recommend making a booking.

Dining at Chez Nannon:
- Opening times: 9 am–5 pm
- Menu: Smoked meats, grills & burgers
- Price range: €20 - €30

La Grenouille du Marais

Situated near the top of the Super Morzine gondola in the Portes du Soleil, La Grenouille du Marais is a mountain restaurant serving drinks, crepes, side orders and lunches. The restaurant features a small indoor area and a large outdoor deck.

Dining at La Grenouille du Marais:
- Opening times: 10 am - 5 pm
- Menu: Traditional French
- Price range: €20 - €30

La Pointe de Nyon

Perfect for large groups, this Savoyard restaurant offers indoor dining and two outdoor terraces. Their menu boasts seafood (don't miss the scallops), pizzas, fondue, and other French dishes. What's more, the Point de Nyon gondola conveniently drops you just 50 metres from their doorstep.

Dining at La Pointe de Nyon:
- Opening times: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Menu: Seafood, Meats & Grill
- Price range: €20 - €30

Les Trappeurs

The Trappers Restaurant is located at the foot of the slopes in nearby Avoriaz Arare. Accessible to skiers and pedestrians, it offers sunny south-facing terraces. The restaurant serves typically Savoyard dishes plus a dish of the day. They pride themselves on offering quality hearty food and a warm atmosphere.

Dining at Les Trappeurs:
- Opening times: 8 am – 6 pm
- Menu: Italian & Savoyard
- Price range: €20 – €30

La Païka (Les Gets)

Also located in the Les Gets sector of the resort, La Païka has a large terrace from which you can enjoy the afternoon sunshine. There's a reasonably priced kids' menu and a daily dessert buffet.

Dining at La Paika:
- Opening times: 9 am - 4:30 pm
- Menu: Woodfire BBQ food
- Price range: €20 - €30

Le Clin d'Oeil

Recommended by one repeat guest as the best meal they’ve had in Morzine. In addition to Savoyard dishes, the restaurant also caters for tastes from around the world. They do a very reasonable fixed menu that has a broad choice. 

Dining at Le Clin d'Oeil:
- Opening times: 4 pm – 10:30 pm
- Menu: Savoyard & International
- Price range: €30 – €40

La Grange

Off the beaten track restaurant, serving traditional Savoyard food with a focus on local delicacies. Very good value, with well-proportioned set menus to add. 

Dining at La Grange:
- Opening times: 4 pm – 10:30 pm
- Menu: Savoyard & International (The speciality is wild boar stew)
- Price range: €30 – €40

La Chaudanne

With one of the best reputations for its wine bar and restaurant in Morzine, La Chaudanne is definitely worth a visit. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1979 and in 2010 the owners renovated and enlarged the property giving it the look and feel it now portrays - with modern clean lines but still in keeping with a traditional Savoyard style. This place offers a warm and welcoming interior and a reasonably priced menu and wines.

Dining at La Chaudanne:
-Opening times: 12 pm - 2 pm / 6 pm - close
-Menu: Savoyard & Italian
-Price range: €20 – €30

La Chamade

La Chamade offers a traditional Savoyard menu and pasta dishes in a pleasant and bubbling atmosphere. La Chamade reputedly has an award-winning chef, and efficient service. It is a favourite with previous VIP SKI guests and one of the finer restaurants in town.

Dining at La Chamade:
-Opening times: Open for lunch & dinner (Times available upon booking)
-Menu: Savoyard, Italian & Gourmet
-Price range: €30 – €40

La Rotonde

La Rotonde is open year-round and takes inspiration from the ingredient which grow in close proximity to Morzine. There's an extensive menu with everything from Savoyard classics to Asian fusion dishes.

Dining at La Rotonde:
-Opening times: 11 am – 11 pm
-Menu: Savoyard & Asian
-Price range: €30 – €40

Bec Jaune Brewery

The owners have a long history of brewing beer in London and decided to make the move to Morzine to open the Bec Jaune Brewery. As well as a great selection of craft beer you can enjoy vegan and vegetarian specials in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.

Dining at Bec Jaune Brewery:
-Opening times: 4 pm – 12 am
-Menu: Asian
-Price range: €20 – €30

Many of these lunchtime spots are open for dinner too. Your chalet host will have one night off during your stay, and this is a great opportunity to enjoy some traditional Savoyard cuisine. We recommend pre-booking during peak weeks to ensure you can get a table in the restaurant of your choice.

Book restaurants in Morzine with VIP SKI

We are very happy to pre-book a table for lunch or your Morzine chalet host’s night off on your behalf. Just let us know which restaurant you would like to visit, how many people are in your party and what time you would like to eat.

If you need a babysitter, just let us know and we can arrange that for you too. We are also able to pre-book all the other extras you may need such as lift passes, ski or snowboard equipment and group or private ski lessons.

A - "My favourite resort is Coronet peak in New Zealand on a powder day. If that’s a little too far to travel for your weeks skiing, the Arlberg ski region is a close runner up."

A - "There are honestly too many to choose from but it’s safe to say the 5pm run down from la Folie Douce in Val d’Isere to la Daille is a firm favourite."

A - "My favourite ski region would have to be the Portes du Soleil area and especially Morzine and Avoriaz. With lots of likeminded boarders out on the mountain, plenty of tree lined runs and the Stash snowpack in a Avoriaz it’s a great place to board."

A - "I would say snowboarding. As a skier come snowboarder I am definitely a convert. The learning process was slower to begin with but I found once it clicked I progressed very quickly and never looked back."

A - "The boots for a start! And when the snow gets a little slushy and tiring on skis snowboarding gets better! It’s less tiring on your legs and more fun. And let’s be honest, it’s far easier to dance on the tables in snowboard boots."

A - "I really enjoy apres at Ronnies in Meribel, I think that has to be my favourite venue."

Whether you are looking for a holiday for a large group or small family, want to try snowboarding for the first time, or are a seasoned pro. If you’re looking to explore the slopes in France or Austria, we have plenty of fabulous chalets to choose from.

 Call Jonnie & Andy today on 0208 875 1957 to discuss your next snowboarding (or skiing) holiday.

Last snowfall 14 November - 12cm due in next 3 days

Known by locals as L’Ille au Soleil (Island in the sun), Alpe d’Huez never fails to disappoint in sun or in snow. Just an hour and a half from Grenoble and with seven piste-side properties, a holiday in Alpe d’Huez is as seamless as can be.

Last snowfall 14 November - 55cm due in next 3 days

Aside from consistently reliable snow records, la Plagne can guarantee one thing, you won’t get bored! The Paradiski region is a vast snow sports’ playground with 425km of pistes. It may not be renowned for its aesthetics but that can be forgiven thanks to its convenience, altitude and magnitude.

Last snowfall 15 November - 95cm due in next 3 days

Val d’Isere has earnt and maintained its world-famous reputation for excellent snowfall, a vibrant après scene and an altitude that reaches up to a whopping 3465m! Full of life and character, Val d’Isere is a firm favourite amongst returning guest.

With a wondering eye constantly ending up on the webcam pages, we are eagerly awaiting for the season to begin!

If you’re interested in any or all of the resorts above, call us today on 0208 875 1957 to speak to our knowledgeable sales team and find out which of these resorts would be the best fit for your next ski holiday.

1. Undoubtedly your primary concern when choosing a skiing holiday is the snow. With temperatures at their coldest and slopes at their quietest, it’s safe to say good snow conditions are almost guaranteed. Thanks to those temperatures, snow maintenance and artificial snow are readily available should they be required.

2. New year, new gear! For those of you renting equipment and/or clothing, you can be sure to find some brand spanking new hire ready to carve through that fresh January powder.

3. If you’re looking to avoid the hustle and bustle of school holidays, you’ve hit a jackpot. The slopes are empty and the queues short!

4. Wanting to avoid the gloomy return to a banal routine following the hype of Christmas and New Year is reason enough!

1. March has an excellent track record for snow fall and you’re pretty much guaranteed to spend most lunch times soaking up the sun! March can offer the best of both worlds with fresh snow and blue bird days.

2. Similarly to January holidays, March is often far quieter than December and February periods. Remember, the sooner you can get up those lifts, the soon you can wizz down the freshly groomed pistes.

3. Contrary to popular belief, dancing on tables at après is almost as exhausting as a day’s skiing. I think we can all agree that the longer the day lasts, the more time you can spend at après.

Whether you’re looking to escape those lingering January blues, or you would like to return from a ski holiday in March with panda eyes we’re confident we have a ski holiday perfect for you.

Don’t wait though, book before the end of the month to save £100 pp. Call us now on 0208 875 1957 to discuss your next chalet holiday!

“If I had to describe Meribel in three words I’d pick beautiful, energetic and traditional. A contradiction in terms perhaps, but the old French buildings hum with energy throughout the season. On a bluebird day I used to love catching first lifts to the top of Saulire and skiing down Creux, a long blue run which winds its way over to the Courchevel valley. Whilst you’re round there the hammocks by the Altiport are a lovely spot to stop and soak up some sunshine, before hopping back over to Meribel and ending the day with apres in Ronnie’s.”

Libby is new to the VIP SKI family but brings a wealth of experience to the sales team, having gained a BASI level 2 qualification in Val d’Isere. We’ve already booked her instructing services for our end-of-season staff trip and can’t wait to be pulled up on the bad habits we’ve all picked up over the years.

“My season in Val d’Isere was a blast from start to finish. After a long day of training we’d all pile in to Blue Note, a seasonaire bar which has to be the best kept-secret in Val d’Isere. If you go between 5pm and 6pm they lay on free dips and nibbles which you can enjoy alongside a beer pêche. The hill above the Folie Douce was another favourite spot for a picnic and hours of hilarity watching the madness which would ensue from 2pm every afternoon.”

With girls now outnumbering the boys in the office 7:3 we’re lucky that Andy Sorenti has also rejoined us, fresh from a summer season in Morzine. If you’re looking for a summer chalet holiday then call Andy for the low-down on mountain biking, parapenting, hiking, road cycling, swimming…he really did cram everything in to the summer and needs a few months behind a desk to recover!

Between the team we’ve been to every resort, stayed in every chalet and can confidently steer you towards the best option for your holiday. We love nothing more than a good chat about all things skiing.

Libby, Andy, Katie, Lou, Lottie & Jonnie are ready and waiting to pick up your calls on 0208 875 1957.