La Fema, Mountain restaurant at summit of Vieux Moulin cable car in Val-Cenis, France.
La Fema is a restaurant at the summit of the Vieux Moulin cable car in Val-Cenis located at around 2000 meters elevation. It offers homemade dishes, snacks, and desserts in both self-service and table service areas.
The restaurant was established in 1979 and evolved from a temporary structure into its current permanent chalet form. Multiple renovations shaped how it developed over the decades.
The kitchen prepares regional Savoyard dishes using traditional cooking methods and ingredients sourced from nearby farms. This approach reflects how mountain communities have eaten for generations.
The restaurant operates daily from 9 AM to 5 PM during the winter season from December to April and is accessible via the Vieux Moulin cable car. Access depends on the cable car being operational.
The restaurant features a glass-enclosed terrace with panoramic mountain views for diners. On Tuesday evenings it hosts special grilled meat events that draw visitors for the combination of food and scenery.
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