On-piste / Mountain Restaurants in Arc 1800 — 4 of Our Favourites

In the old days, “Fruitière” described a dairy co-operative, mainly producing cheese. This contemporary restaurant has been largely inspired by this traditional mountain way of life, offering creative cuisine that revisits local dishes without distorting them and giving pride of place to local products in an authentic and original manner.

Their menu features local and regional produce ingeniously brought to the table by head Chef Franck Mischler and his team. Some of the highlights on offer include homemade duck foie gras, special Monsieur Yves Papin's oysters, classic 100% beef steak tartar, roasted leg of lamb or the traditional Fruitière tiramisu. They also serve daily 'plat du jour' and roast specials, as well as a selection of vegetarian dishes.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. La Petite Cuisine serves local favourites in a canteen-style space. And at Le Butcher, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choosing from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more.

After lunch, enjoy one of La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this hot spot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

Le Butcher is the go-to spot at La Folie Douce for a quick and satisfying bite without missing a beat on the mountain. This casual terrace-side restaurant focuses on quality fast food, with a small but well-crafted menu of burgers, sandwiches and sweet treats. Burgers are the highlight, with options like the bacon cheeseburger, chicken Caesar burger or veggie bhaji burger, all served with crispy fries and coleslaw. You can enjoy your meal on the spacious terrace with views of the slopes or take it away if you're keen to keep skiing.

While Le Butcher is perfect for a fuss-free lunch, La Folie Douce also offers other dining options including La Fruitière for a refined sit-down experience and La Petite Cuisine for hearty Alpine favourites in a self-service setup. After lunch, the terrace comes to life with live DJs, musicians and performers – the daily cabaret and après-ski party are what La Folie Douce is famous for. Whether you’re here for a quick refuel or the full Folie experience, Le Butcher delivers good food fast in an unbeatable mountain setting.

Located at the top of the Villards gondola, it is a great choice for lunch for skiers and pedestrians alike! Their wholesome menu includes regional favourites made with local produce and lovingly prepared in the knowing ways of yesteryear. Think generous servings of salad, pizza, quiche, grilled meat, pasta and homemade desserts, as well as daily specials (including a soup and a 'plat du jour'). The quality cuisine is served in a chic and atypical setting, with the interior boasting a mix of authentic wood and contemporary materials.

This is not the only restaurant available at La Folie Douce. La Fruitière serves contemporary cuisine with a menu designed by Chef Franck Mischler. At Le Butcher, you can enjoy a quick but tasty lunch; choose from burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, paninis, crepes, waffles and a lot more.

After lunch, enjoy one of La Folie Douce's famous parties. Every day, the best performers, dancers, musicians and DJs gather on the terrace of this hot spot for a cabaret show and, from 15:00, La Folie Douce turns into a club for the ultimate après-ski experience.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, pancakes and many other snacky delights which you can enjoy on the terrace in the sunshine and watch people jib and jump in the park while taking in the beautiful views of Mont Blanc. 

A great place for the warmer months when you can sit in the sun and absorb the mountain atmosphere.

Open every day from 09:00 to the closing of the pistes.