Crèmerie du Glacier

Chamonix


A wooden forest chalet is the setting for Chef Claudy's croûte aux fromages (bread drenched in a secret white-wine sauce, topped with cheese and baked) and other cheesy Savoyard delights including gratin d'oeufs (creamy baked eggs) and half a dozen kinds of fondue (the best with forest mushrooms). Reserve by phone and follow the signpost from the roundabout near the bridge at the southern entrance to Argentière.

To get here, you have several options. In winter, ski down on Piste de la Pierre à Ric (red) or cross-country ski over on Piste de la Moraine. In summer, hike over from the Petit Balcon Nord trail, 15 minutes away.

In winter or summer, walk or drive east for about 1km from the base of Téléphérique Lognan-Les Grands Montets; if you're equipped with snow tyres, take one-lane chemin de la Glacière.


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