Eating And Drinking In St.Jean d'Aulps
Given the small size of the resort, you have a surprisingly excellent collection of bars and restaurants to choose from for eating and drinking in St.Jean D’Aulps. Here’s What you can expect:
Bars And Restaurants At The Roc d'Enfer Ski Station
When staying with us at the Roc D’Enfer ski station, you have easy access to the following establishments:
L 'Avalanche - Ideal for a cosy après drink
L’Avalanche is an excellent little bar owned and run by Mark and Caro. This Anglo-French couple and their team ensure a friendly welcome to anyone who walks through their door. You can expect a cosy atmosphere where locals and holidaymakers mingle. Mark will often show rugby matches on the TV and book local bands to help you enjoy your après-ski
Le Pau de Vache- An intimate setting for local dishes
Le Pau de Vache is a small restaurant specialising in local dishes next door to L’Avalanche. The menu comprises several tartiflette variations, fondu, brasserade, raclette, and pizzas. Due to the restaurant’s small size, we recommend booking in advance.
L'Etabli- A traditional Savoyard experience
L’Etabli is the large restaurant on the corner facing the bottom lift station and a great spot for eating and drinking in St.Jean D’Aulps. It is a typical Savoyard restaurant open for lunch and dinner. The menu features a range of dishes, but if you eat here, we recommend sticking to the local specialities, steaks, and pizzas rather than the other dishes. They also make excellent Irish Coffee!
It’s best to book a table for your evening meal at L’Etabli if you visit in peak weeks.
L'Efanle- Something a little different with good value
L’Efanle is located underneath the Skiset ski shop opposite the lift station, playing music outside. This bar/restaurant opens at noon until late at night. The food differs slightly from the other restaurants. You can eat local dishes, burgers, steak, and ribs, or choose from the daily specials. All the dishes are reasonably priced and pretty good, making it a good option if you have kids. L’Efanle is also a great option if L’Avalanche is busy.
This bar is run by John, who is very friendly and welcoming. He also books bands and artists throughout the winter for après and night-time sessions.
Bars And Restaurants In St.Jean D'Aulps
If you don’t mind driving or walking down the mountain to the village, you have some great options for eating and drinking. However, take a head torch if you’re walking for safety.
Bar Le National- A great pub with lots going on
Bar Le National is next to the church in St. Jean D’Aulps. Run by Scotsman Craig, “The Nash” is an excellent pub for sipping beers with pizzas, ribs, chicken wings, and daily specials.
Craig is a big sports fan, so you can expect to watch all the major sporting events. He hosts pool tournaments, quiz nights, and books bands most Friday nights. The Nash gets very busy, so it’s best to book your table in advance if something is going on.
Chez Toby- Possibly the best burger in the valley
Chez Toby is a takeaway restaurant with a small seating area. It serves excellent burgers with seemingly infinite customisation options. Choose your meat, bun, fillings, sauces and sides to create the perfect burger to your specifications.
Alba- Fantastic food in a great setting
Alba is next door to Chez Toby and one of the valley’s best restaurants and a popular venue for eating and Drinking in St.Jean D’Aulps. Stacy and her team look after the front of house, while Alan works his magic in the kitchen. Alan’s food is exceptional, offering something different from the typical Savoyarde dishes. He changes the menu daily, but the highlight must be his Sunday dinners. Packed full of flavour, featuring local ingredients and those from his Scottish homeland.
As you can imagine, Alba is incredibly popular, so book in advance. The restaurant also has a large terrace, which is great during summer.
Eating And Drinking In St.Jean D'Aulps On The Slopes
When skiing at Roc d’Enfer, you don’t have to take lunch or come back down the mountain. There are several options to refuel and have a drink on the slopes.
At The Top Of The Grande Terche Telecabine
At the top of the main telecabine, you’ll find two restaurants on your left-hand side. The first, L’Escale Blanche, has a large terrace overlooking the beginner area. This restaurant serves traditional Savoyarde dishes and daily specials. It can get busy, so get there early or book a table.
The mayor of St.Jean d’Aulps owns this restaurant, and you can often see him looking after diners. He is also notorious for pouring poire (pear liqueur) into your mouth at the end of your meal.
L’Escale Blanche also has a snack bar downstairs. Here, you can have a quick bite to eat while sitting on a deckchair in the sun.
Tél: 04.57.26.29.03
Next door to L’Escale Blanche, close to the chairlift, you will see Le Pasta Roc. Here, you can eat great burgers, Savoyarde dishes, and, of course, pasta.
Restaurants On The Tour de Roc d'Enfer
When you reach the top of the Torchon chairlift, you will see L’Embuscarde. This restaurant is an excellent stop-off just over halfway around the Tour de Roc d’Enfer. You can sit inside or enjoy the sunny terrace while sampling local delicacies. If you like a good steak for a slopeside lunch, L’Embuscarde is the place to go.
Tél: 06.83.41.88.21
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