The Alps boasts hearty food that is perfect after a long day out in the mountains. Local dishes such as fondue, tartiflette, croutes, gratin dauphinois and la tarte aux myrtilles are part of a staple diet. Stroll down any street in Chamonix and you will find a venue selling local, tasty food and drink to feast on!
Here are a few places to indulge yourself gastronomically in Chamonix:
Pâtisserie
Aux Petit Gourmands – 168 rue du Docteur Paccard
Chalet 4810 – 191 rue Joseph Vallot
These two patisseries have a wide selection of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth, everything from fruit tarts, cakes, chocolates and pastries.
Delicatessen
Refuge Payot – 166 rue Joseph Vallot + 255 rue du Docteur Paccard
There are two locations in the centre of Chamonix, offering Savoyard specialities, cured meat, cheese, jams, wine, genepi, chocolates and more.
Boulangerie
Chez Richard – 10 rue du Docteur Paccard
La Paniere – 118 rue Whymper
You will find a varied selection of loafs, pastries and cakes; including ready-made sandwiches, quiches, hot beverages, cookies, muffins and more.
Marché
Chamonix market – centre of town at Place du Mont Blanc
Les Houches market – 427 route du Pont
The Chamonix market is held every Saturday morning with over 50 stands selling produce from the Savoie regions and Aosta valley. Find an assortment of cheeses, meats, breads, sweets, vegetables, vin chaud, fresh roasted chicken and pizza. On the other side of the square of Place du Mont Blanc, there will be stands selling souvenirs, crockery, clothes, furniture and much more. If you are out on the slopes in the mornings, there is Les Houches market every Wednesday afternoon from 15h00-19h00.
