VAL D'ISERE
- Eating Out
On the mountain the small log cabins are packed out at lunchtime. A great place for sunbathing on a huge sundeck is La Datcha, at the foot of the Cugnai lift. In the Bellevarde area, Marmottes is a welcome break for a hot chocolate when the weather catches you out. At the top of the Le Fornet chair, Le Signal has self-service and a more expensive à la carte menu upstairs. In the village, the Pedrix Blanche deserves its reputation as one of the finest fish restaurants in the Alps. The Grande Ours in the old village vies with the rustic Chalet du Cret, a beautifully renovated old farmhouse which has a fine wine list and excellent menu. For something slightly different, The Melting Pot has a Scandinavian chef and serves a selection of international dishes. You can also find a selection of Savoyard fondues and raclettes in the restaurants along the main street.