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Food scene on the slopes
“Chez Michel” as we call it. On google maps it is listed as: Paulette Vocat, Buvette de Pepinet. Honestly, this is our favorite restaurant, we usually end up eating there 2/3 times on the same week. Their sunny terrasse is amazing and everything is deliciously homemade. They make their own cheese during the summer months, so if you are a fondue enthusiast please try this and let us know what you think of it. IMPORTANT: they only accept cash, never cards!! Reserve in high season+41 78 722 43 90
Paulette Vocat, Buvette de Pépinet
“Chez Michel” as we call it. On google maps it is listed as: Paulette Vocat, Buvette de Pepinet. Honestly, this is our favorite restaurant, we usually end up eating there 2/3 times on the same week. Their sunny terrasse is amazing and everything is deliciously homemade. They make their own cheese during the summer months, so if you are a fondue enthusiast please try this and let us know what you think of it. IMPORTANT: they only accept cash, never cards!! Reserve in high season+41 78 722 43 90
The restaurant inside is as good as it gets but is also quite pricey. I would suggest having a drink on their beautiful terrasse.
Chetseron
The restaurant inside is as good as it gets but is also quite pricey. I would suggest having a drink on their beautiful terrasse.
They have the best “croute au fromage” which is a must try when you are here. Do not forget to ask for a table outside when sunny!
Cabane des Violettes CAS
They have the best “croute au fromage” which is a must try when you are here. Do not forget to ask for a table outside when sunny!
Enjoy the amazing panoramic view on the terrasse on a sunny day. You can also eat inside when it’s snowy, and enjoy a very traditional setting. Locals often play card games after lunch, you can ask for one :)
Bella Lui
Enjoy the amazing panoramic view on the terrasse on a sunny day. You can also eat inside when it’s snowy, and enjoy a very traditional setting. Locals often play card games after lunch, you can ask for one :)
Famous burger joint in a big tepee. Both suitable for families with kids and friends. Good vibes and music.
Amadeus 2006
Famous burger joint in a big tepee. Both suitable for families with kids and friends. Good vibes and music.
Après-ski & Bars
Stop here on your last slope of the day. Many people’s top choice when it comes to apres-ski in Crans-Montana. They also have all kinds of bits like nachos platters to enjoy with drinks all day long.
19 locals recommend
Zerodix
32 Rte des TéléphériquesStop here on your last slope of the day. Many people’s top choice when it comes to apres-ski in Crans-Montana. They also have all kinds of bits like nachos platters to enjoy with drinks all day long.
This is the "Folies douces" of Crans-Montana. DJ/concerts in the afternoon. Ideal to stop here before your last slope. At lunchtime you could also go to the restaurant. Modern Italian restaurant, lovely decorated. Great when you had cheese for 4 days in a row :)
12 locals recommend
Cry d'Er Club d'Altitude
This is the "Folies douces" of Crans-Montana. DJ/concerts in the afternoon. Ideal to stop here before your last slope. At lunchtime you could also go to the restaurant. Modern Italian restaurant, lovely decorated. Great when you had cheese for 4 days in a row :)
Restaurants in Montana
They mix the best of Suisse and Italian cuisine together with products they get from local growers and farmers. They also make fresh ravioli.
Au Centre
4 Rue Thèodore StéphaniThey mix the best of Suisse and Italian cuisine together with products they get from local growers and farmers. They also make fresh ravioli.
Italian restaurant on the pricey side but they serve the best tagliatelle, nice wine selection and even better desserts.
13 locals recommend
Le Farinet
7 Rue Louis-AntilleItalian restaurant on the pricey side but they serve the best tagliatelle, nice wine selection and even better desserts.
Au Gréni "Chez Stefano"
5 Route des Sommets de CransTraditional restaurant with a beautiful lakeview.
Gerber & Cie
33 Rte du RawylIdeal for take away pizzas
Restaurants in Crans
Caviar House & Prunier
46 Rue CentraleLa Désalpe
6 Rue du Pas-de-l'OursMixture of classic a modern cuisine. Also easily accessible when coming from skiing.
7 locals recommend
Mosaic
47 Rte du RawylMixture of classic a modern cuisine. Also easily accessible when coming from skiing.
Le Plaza
42 Rue CentraleIndian restaurant in Crans
La Piccolina
56 Rue CentraleThe best pizza restaurant in Crans
this is an affordable restaurant in the club house of the Golf Club of Crans-sur-Sierre. Walking and sledding on the golf course is permitted during winter months.
7 locals recommend
Restaurant Sporting Club
20 Rue du Pradothis is an affordable restaurant in the club house of the Golf Club of Crans-sur-Sierre. Walking and sledding on the golf course is permitted during winter months.
Bakeries
Taillens SA
8 Av. de la GareBest pies in Town
If you are looking for your daily bakery. This is it. Note: this is not the same location as previous one.
41 locals recommend
Taillens SA
8 Av. de la GareIf you are looking for your daily bakery. This is it. Note: this is not the same location as previous one.
Great if you had no time to buy breakfast at your arrival. Here you can have a nice breakfast and it's located almost next to the ski rental shop. "Ski Rinaldo". Day 1: Breakfast, ski rental en off you go!
17 locals recommend
Gerber & Cie
33 Rte du RawylGreat if you had no time to buy breakfast at your arrival. Here you can have a nice breakfast and it's located almost next to the ski rental shop. "Ski Rinaldo". Day 1: Breakfast, ski rental en off you go!
Villages Nearby
We know this place because our Uncle and Aunty live here. But this village has the best Therme/swimming pools you will find. Ideal for kids, groups and great family time. It's about a 45 minutes drive from Montana.
33 locals recommend
Leukerbad
We know this place because our Uncle and Aunty live here. But this village has the best Therme/swimming pools you will find. Ideal for kids, groups and great family time. It's about a 45 minutes drive from Montana.
Office du Tourisme
Very handy to be informed about the latest activities happening right now
Tourist Office of Crans-Montana
4 Rte des ArollesVery handy to be informed about the latest activities happening right now