One day we skied at Domanie du Balme, starting in the village of Le Tour, and venturing down into the little town of Vallorcine on the Swiss border. Le Cafe Comptoir sat tucked at the edge where the mountain meets the village. We sat outside and enjoyed live music, truffle ravioli with prosciutto, a side of frites and a liter of Rose. We learned it was the cafes birthday when they started handing out free vin chaud. Luckily, the pistes at Domaine du Balme are beginner to intermediate so an afternoon of buzzed skiing worked out well here.
The day we skied Brévent-Flégère we ate mushroom soup with parmesan croutons and jamon et fromage baguettes at La Chavanne. At this mid mountain outdoor bar they had a live rock band, towers of beer, gorgeous views, a hot tub! It was a Monday afternoon, so still the beginning of the trip, and I remember having to pinch myself as I took it all in. Is this really my life for the week?
On our final day, after a fantastic morning of skiing off piste at Les Grand Montets with our guide Pierre, it felt like Chalet Refuge de Lognan appeared out of nowhere in between the powder and the trees. At our table for 12 we drank red wine and ate humble plates of leafy green salads in a mustard vinaigrette followed by croutes au fromage (baked bread and cheese) with mushrooms and tomate. For dessert, soft slices of chestnut cake and steaming cups of espresso.
Simply incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteThis honestly looks and sounds like a dream. What an incredible trip!
ReplyDeleteFood like that would convince me to ski a lot more often! Your trip truly looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures belong in a magazine feature for skiing in Europe! What an amazing trip.
ReplyDeleteBrazil and now a European ski vacation? Amazing! Love all the photos.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. . everything looks delicious!
ReplyDeletelooks absolutely amazing!
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