Lunches on the Slopes
Courchevel's mountain restaurants are destinations in themselves — from altiport plane-spotting to summit fondue at 2,738 m. The midday ritual is sacred; reserve a week ahead at minimum.
The signature tables
Cap Horn
Altiport · since 1954
Glass-walled terrace by the altiport runway — long seafood-and-champagne lunches with private jets taxiing past; the oldest altitude restaurant in Courchevel.
Le Panoramic
Saulire summit · 2,738 m
Take the Saulire cable car to the highest table over 1850 — regional cooking and a genuine 360° view of Mont Blanc and the Grande Casse.
Le Chalet de Pierres
Piste des Verdons · ski-in institution
The full-south terrace on the Verdons piste — Beaufort tart, fondues and a famous dessert buffet; long, indulgent, and pure ski-in/ski-out.
La Soucoupe
Col de la Loze · open-fire grill
A cosy chalet above 1850, reachable only on skis — côte de boeuf and lamb over the open flame, and a cellar that has outlasted three generations of skiers.
Le Bel Air
Moriond 1650 · top of Ariondaz
The ~300-seat sun-terrace institution above Moriond — it fills by 10:00; plat du jour, grills and Savoyard classics.
La Cave des Creux
Aiguille du Fruit · former cheese cellar
A converted sheepfold on the Creux piste run by two ski-instructor brothers — Savoyard and Asian-fusion, a fireplace terrace and Mont Blanc views.
Frequently asked
Do I need to reserve mountain restaurants?
For Cap Horn, La Soucoupe and Le Bel Air — yes, always. The smaller bistros take walk-ins outside peak weeks.
Can ski-in/ski-out hotel concierges manage the reservation for me?
Yes — this is the most efficient route. Phone or message your concierge the night before with your preferred time and party size.
Is there a vegetarian option at altitude?
Cap Horn, Le Bel Air and Le Chalet de Pierres all offer at least one substantial vegetarian main. The fondue spots are not the place for it.