Gourmet dining: where to go

Gourmet dining in mountain resorts brings refined culinary arts and specialized gastronomic events to alpine environments. Across these destinations, fine dining includes Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotel dining rooms, and high-altitude food initiatives. In some alpine villages, these culinary services operate strictly during the winter months, whereas many destinations offer gourmet experiences across all four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

Specific destinations feature unique culinary offerings and events. In France, Courchevel provides a notable concentration of Michelin-starred dining, such as Le 1947. Across the Italian Alps, Corvara in Badia integrates gastronomy with winter sports through the Alta Badia Gourmet Ski Tour "Sciare con gusto" and Gourmet Weeks, where Michelin-starred chefs collaborate. In Ortisei and Val Gardena, the five-star Hotel Gardena Grodnerhof houses the Michelin-starred Anna Stuben, while Madonna di Campiglio offers modern regional cuisine at the Michelin-starred restaurant Dolomieu inside Hotel Majestic. Furthermore, Switzerland's St. Moritz hosts the annual St. Moritz Gourmet Festival in January, drawing international guest chefs to its premier venues.

Gourmet dining by country

46 destinations compared

DestinationCountryVillage altitudeBedsSeasonPrice levelServices
Selva di Val Gardena
Dolomites
Italy1,563 m8,700Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–3
Corvara in Badia
Alto Adige
Italy1,568 m6,000Winter€€€€2
Ortisei and Val Gardena
Alto Adige
Italy1,236 m6,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€1
St. Moritz
Grisons
Switzerland1,822 m13,000Winter–1
Courchevel
Savoie
France1,100 m40,000Winter, Summer–1
Courmayeur
Aosta Valley
Italy1,224 m7,500Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€1
Crans-Montana
Valais/Wallis
Switzerland1,660 m50,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Madonna di Campiglio
Trentino
Italy1,522 m28,000Winter, Summer€€€ / €€€€1
Megève
Rhône-Alpes
France1,027 m34,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Tirol
Austria1,793 m5,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Seefeld in Tirol
Tyrol
Austria1,178 m8,373Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Silvaplana
Canton of the Grisons
Switzerland1,716 m1,200Winter–1
Zermatt
Valais
Switzerland1,620 m12,909Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€–
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Veneto
Italy1,224 m27,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€–
Innichen / San Candido
South Tyrol
Italy1,175 m10,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
La Clusaz
Aravis Valley
France1,040 m23,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Lech Zürs am Arlberg
Arlberg
Austria1,444 m10,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Obertauern
Salzburg
Austria1,928 m8,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Abetone
Tuscany
Italy1,388 m2,200Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Alpbach
Tyrol
Austria974 m3,300Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Andermatt
Uri
Switzerland1,147 m2,678Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Avoriaz
Haute-Savoie
France1,681 m18,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Bad Gastein
Salzburg
Austria1,002 m8,490Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Canazei
Val di Fassa
Italy1,460 m12,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Davos
Canton of Grisons
Switzerland1,560 m26,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Filzmoos
Salzburg
Austria1,057 m3,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Gressoney-La-Trinité
Aosta Valley
Italy1,627 m2,200Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Ischgl
Tyrol
Austria1,377 m12,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Kitzbühel
Kitzbichl
Austria762 m8,103Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€–
Laax
Graubünden
Switzerland1,016 m10,870Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Limone Piemonte
Piedmont
Italy1,009 m1,498Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Moena
South Tyrol
Italy1,184 m12,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Predazzo
Dolomites
Italy1,000 m–Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Rauris
Salzburg
Austria970 m5,250Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Saalbach-Hinterglemm
Salzburger Land
Austria1,003 m18,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Santa Maddalena, Val di Funes
South Tyrol
Italy1,339 m1,200Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Scuol
Engadina
Switzerland1,430 m3,500Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Tyrol
Austria1,427 m15,028Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Sölden
Tirol
Austria1,377 m15,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€–
Val Thorens
Les 3 Vallées
France2,300 m25,500Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Verbier
Canton of Valais
Switzerland1,490 m6,300Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€–
Zell am See
Pinzgau
Austria770 m18,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn––
Cervinia
Aosta Valley
Italy2,050 m5,300Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€1
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
France1,030 m20,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€€1
Ponte di Legno
Lombardy
Italy1,260 m15,000Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Realp
Canton of Uri
Switzerland1,000 m250Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Compare Selva di Val Gardena, Corvara in Badia, Ortisei and Val Gardena

Gourmet dining in each destination

Selva di Val Gardena

Dolomites, Italy
Gourmet CuisineAlpine GourmetGourmet DiningGourmet
  • Hotel Gardena Grodnerhof Gourmet & SpaWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    A prestigious 5-star luxury hotel renowned for its exquisite gourmet cuisine and exceptional wellness facilities. Situated in a prime location in Selva, it offers elegantly appointed rooms and suites, often with…

  • Gourmet Dining Experiences Selva GardenaWinter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Selva di Val Gardena is a destination not only for sports but also for refined culinary experiences. Beyond traditional mountain huts, the village boasts several high-end restaurants, including some awarded Gault &…

  • Alpenroyal Grand Hotel Gourmet & SpaWinter, Summer, Autumn

    A luxurious 5-star hotel renowned for its exquisite gourmet cuisine and expansive wellness facilities. Located in a tranquil position yet close to the village center and ski lifts, it offers opulent rooms and suites, an…

Full guide to Selva di Val Gardena

Corvara in Badia

Alto Adige, Italy
Gourmet Alpine CuisineGourmet Mountain DiningGourmet Experience
  • Alta Badia Gourmet Ski Tour 'Sciare con gusto'Winter

    Combine the thrill of skiing with an exquisite culinary journey across the Alta Badia slopes. The 'Sciare con gusto' (Ski with Taste) initiative involves several mountain huts (Rifugi) that collaborate with…

  • Gourmet Weeks Alta Badia 'A Taste for Skiing'Winter

    A prestigious annual event showcasing the exceptional culinary prowess of Alta Badia. During these weeks, several Michelin-starred chefs collaborate with local mountain huts to create gourmet dishes, elevating the…

Full guide to Corvara in Badia

St. Moritz

Grisons, Switzerland
Gourmet Alpine CuisineMichelin-starred Dining
  • St. Moritz Gourmet FestivalWinter

    An annual culinary highlight typically held in January, attracting renowned international guest chefs to St. Moritz's top hotels and restaurants. This week-long festival offers a series of gourmet events, cooking…

Full guide to St. Moritz

Crans-Montana

Valais/Wallis, Switzerland
Gourmet Alpine Cuisine
  • Valaisan Cuisine & Gourmet DiningWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

    Crans-Montana is a culinary hotspot, offering a blend of traditional Valaisan specialties and sophisticated gourmet experiences. Iconic local dishes include Raclette (melted cheese served with potatoes and pickles),…

Full guide to Crans-Montana

Frequently asked questions

Which mountain destinations host dedicated gourmet festivals?

St. Moritz and Silvaplana host the Engadin St. Moritz Gourmet Festival annually in January, attracting international guest chefs to regional hotels and restaurants. In Corvara in Badia, the annual Gourmet Weeks Alta Badia 'A Taste for Skiing' brings Michelin-starred chefs to collaborate with local venues.

Where can visitors find Michelin-starred restaurants?

Courchevel is home to Michelin-starred establishments including Le 1947. In Italy, Michelin-starred dining can be found at Anna Stuben inside Hotel Gardena Grodnerhof in Ortisei and at Dolomieu inside Hotel Majestic in Madonna di Campiglio.

Is it possible to combine skiing with gourmet food experiences?

Yes. In Corvara in Badia, visitors can participate in the Alta Badia Gourmet Ski Tour 'Sciare con gusto', which combines skiing with a culinary journey across the slopes.

Where can you go gourmet dining in the mountains?

Selva di Val Gardena (Italy), Corvara in Badia (Italy), Ortisei and Val Gardena (Italy), St. Moritz (Switzerland), Courchevel (France) and Courmayeur (Italy), among 46 destinations offer gourmet dining according to Alpe Match data.

Which countries offer gourmet dining?

Italy (16 destinations), Austria (14 destinations), Switzerland (10 destinations) and France (6 destinations).

When is the season for gourmet dining?

Based on the services listed in each destination, gourmet dining is mainly available in winter, spring, summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which gourmet dining destination reaches the highest altitude?

Courmayeur, with a maximum altitude of 4,810 m.

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