Summer Dining
Most palace-hotel restaurants close. A handful of Michelin houses, the golf clubhouse and a small clutch of mountain refuges carry the season — and reveal terraces the winter never shows.
Where to eat by intent
Le Chabichou
Michelin · Summer open
One of the few two-starred houses that operates a summer service. The garden terrace is the version of the restaurant winter visitors never see.
Golf 1850 Clubhouse
Lunch · Open to all
South-facing terrace overlooking the seventh fairway. Salads, plancha and a serious wine list. Non-golfers welcome.
Bouc Blanc
Mountain refuge · Lac de la Rosière
Hiker's lunch stop near the lake. Traditional Savoyard plates, blueberry tart, a half-litre of rosé. Cash preferred.
Le Cap Horn
Slopeside in winter · Hiker lunch in summer
Reopens for the hiking season with a stripped-back menu — grilled meats, generous salads, the same panoramic terrace.
Aquamotion Café
Family · All-day
Useful rainy-day option, kids' menu, large terrace. Not destination dining — destination convenience.
Picnic from Saveurs
Provisioning · Village centre
The traiteur that supplies the chalets stays open in summer. Order a picnic 24 hours ahead — they'll pack it for the lake or a long hike.
Frequently asked
Do the palace hotels serve dinner in summer?
Most close their main restaurants. Les Airelles, Le K2 Palace and Cheval Blanc typically reopen mid-December. A handful keep a casual bar or terrace running for in-house guests only.
Which mountain restaurants reopen?
Bouc Blanc and Le Cap Horn are the most reliable; smaller refuges along the GR5 open weekdays from late June. Trail maps mark current openings.
Do I need to book?
Far less than in winter. Same-day lunch is usually fine; dinner at Le Chabichou or any open Michelin table still needs 24–48 hours.