Savoyard Cuisine

Chamonix offers a rich culinary experience rooted in traditional Savoyard cuisine. Signature dishes include 'fondue' (melted cheese with bread), 'raclette' (melted cheese scraped over potatoes and cured meats), 'tartiflette' (potatoes, bacon, onions, and Reblochon cheese), and various 'charcuterie' (cured meats). Many restaurants serve these hearty, comforting dishes, perfect after a day in the mountains. Local specialties also include génépi liqueur and various alpine cheeses. References: 'La Calèche' (traditional, bustling), 'Le Fer à Cheval' (cozy, authentic).