Café Bellevarde, Mountain restaurant at Bellevarde summit, Val-d'Isère, France
Café Bellevarde is a mountain restaurant located at the Bellevarde summit at 2800 meters (9186 feet) elevation with both indoor seating and an outdoor terrace. The venue makes full use of its high-altitude position to offer diners sweeping views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
The restaurant developed alongside Val-d'Isère's ski lift infrastructure and became an important stop for summit visitors. Its establishment is closely tied to the development of the ski area and the construction of cable cars that made regular visits to the peak feasible.
Maison Louly presents French mountain cuisine through its Brasserie Le Bellevarde, serving traditional dishes in individual casseroles at the summit restaurant.
Visitors can reach this mountain restaurant via multiple ski lifts, including the Olympique cable car and the Daille funicular from the base. It is helpful to plan your route in advance, as access routes are weather-dependent and lifts may experience temporary closures.
The restaurant is known for its special hot chocolate drink garnished with colorful candies, which has become a favorite among winter sports enthusiasts. This unusual beverage has become something of a signature treat for those visiting the summit.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
