Take a break from Val d’Isere’s more upmarket restaurants and try the homely feel at Le Restaurant, Hotel la Tovière in La Daille.  

A five minute bus ride from the centre of Val d’Isere, this in-house restaurant of an unassuming hotel boasts views the envy of many a 5* place in the region. The relaxed and warm restaurant serves up a combination of uncomplicated traditional Savoyarde cuisine and speciality dishes, all at prices that will put little dent in your après ski kitty. 

The roasted lamb (with goats cheese and potato gratin) and steak (with homemade french fries and vegetables) are a hit with locals and newcomers alike. Okay, so the wine list isn’t going to win any awards soon, but one or two selections from the long list will be palatable even for those with the most refined of tastes.