Where to eat: Valgrisenche

VEGETATION
Woodland composed of Larch and Red Spruce with some broad-leaved trees (Poplar and Birch). Undergrowth composed of Berberis, Juniper, Sorbus belonging to bird catchers, Goat Willow and Elderberry.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can arrive by taking the Valgrisenche regional road to the main town.

AREA PANORAMA
Towards the East you can see Becca dei 4 Denti and Punta di Felumaz and in the opposite direction Becca de l’Aouille. Grande Sassière is located to the South.

EXCURSIONS
• You can reach San Grato Lake and Fond Lake, the desirable destination of many excursionists.
• The Bezzi refuge is easily reached, the basis of numerous ascents and a connection with Rhêmes Valley (Benevolo Refuge).
• Along the Alta Via No. 2 route that joins Valgrisenche and Rhêmes Valley, you will find the Chalet de l’Epée refuge from where you can enjoy an excellent view over the Ruitor glacier.

The mountain hut proposes overnight stays, traditional genuine cuisine, wine and grappa tasting. Discounts are granted to group leaders. For logistic reason reservation is recommended.
The refuge can only be reached on foot

The refuge is located at 2916 meters below the Testa del Rutor and is a mountain refuge built and managed through the voluntary service of the Operation Mato Grosso movement. Reachable only on foot through various routes of different difficulty, it’s the ideal destination for a mountain excursion and for a gastronomic experience at high altitude.
In spring it can be reached with snowshoes or mountaineering skis.

The refuge, which can be reached after about 2 hours on foot along an easy path, is located at Alpe Vaudet, at the head of Valgrisenche and at the foot of splendid glaciers, such as the Grande Traversière and the Grande Sassière.
The restaurant offers typical dishes of the Aosta Valley cuisine, carefully prepared according to family recipes and served in the cozy dining room overlooking the mountains.
In spring the refuge can be reached with snowshoes or mountaineering skis.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

The bar, brasserie is located in the center of the village of Valgrisenche and is the meeting point after a ski mountaineering trip or after excursions where you can enjoy a good lunch and a beer with friends in a young and cordial place. Raclette dishes are now a fixture. Large déhors, welcoming place and* always open kitchen*.

The restaurant hotel takes pride in the quality of the choice of selected local products respecting the seasons. Modern technique is applied in food preparation and presentation. Pasta and pastries are home made daily. Home-made bread.
Upon request classic or international meals can be prepared.
The wine list includes top quality wines from the Aosta Valley, Piedmont, Tuscany and other regions of Italy.

The cuisine, based on the excellent products of the Aosta Valley. Carefully prepared dishes and a menu studied ad hoc according to the season will allow everyone to enjoy a unique meal. The right place where to turn an aperitif into a memorable experience is our Crotta. Characterized by a typical stone vault, built in the 19th century, it keeps inside a wide selection of Aosta Valley wines, giving our guests the possibility to discover the varied enological reality of the region.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Cozy and simple atmosphere, the dishes offered are those of the Aosta Valley tradition where the quality of the raw material is sought. Possibility of takeaway by telephone booking.

The Bistro, bar and hamburger restaurant awaits you with its offer of delicious burgers, freshly prepared with genuine, quality ingredients. It also offers a daily menu with hot dishes, sweet and savory breakfasts and a wide selection of beers and cocktails.
Reservation recommended and possibility of takeaway.
In winter, the structure is located at the foot of the ski slopes and the Valgrisenche snowpark.