18/20 G&M
L'Ours
Two decades of Michelin-starred mastery where Provence meets the Alps
Crans-MontanaCHF 200+
Curated Dining Guide
Where to Dine
Ten exceptional establishments—no filler, no tourist traps—where discerning travelers stake their evening with confidence.
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Curated Restaurants
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Michelin Stars
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Gault&Millau 15+
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Editor's Selection
Start here if you are new to the region
The Exceptional
Fine dining worth clearing your calendar
Michelin-starred cuisine and Gault&Millau-recognized kitchens where Alpine ingredients meet world-class technique.
L'Ours
Two decades of Michelin-starred mastery where Provence meets the Alps
Crans-Montana · In resort center
~CHF 350per person
Reservation essentialLeMontBlanc
Michelin-starred cuisine in a rotunda with views from Matterhorn to Mont Blanc
Crans-Montana · 5 minutes from center
~CHF 320per person
Reservation essentialRestaurant Gilles Varone
The rising star: 2024 Michelin Young Chef Award with a Green Star for sustainability
Savièse · 15-20 minutes from Crans-Montana
~CHF 260per person
Reservation essentialThe Traditional
Where authenticity cannot be faked
Raclette melted over wood fire, fondue served with ancestral ritual, and Swiss classics executed with generational knowledge.
Château de Villa
The unofficial embassy of Raclette du Valais AOP since the 1950s
Sierre · 15 minutes from Crans-Montana
~CHF 65per person
Book aheadLe Cervin
Wood-fire raclette with theatrical charm and live barnyard company
Crans-Montana · In resort center
~CHF 65per person
Book aheadCafé des Voyageurs
The fondue ritual that locals fiercely protect: bread, cheese, and the nut bowl
Noës · 10 minutes via vineyards
~CHF 55per person
Reservation essentialThe View
When setting elevates the meal
Restaurants where the panorama is part of the experience—and the food rises to match it.
Concierge Intelligence
Seasonal closures matter
Both L'Ours and LeMontBlanc close between winter and summer seasons. Cabane des Violettes reopens July 11, 2025. Always verify before booking.
Wine focus is essential
Valais is Switzerland's largest wine region with exceptional local producers. Requesting Valais wines signals sophistication and supports the region.
The raclette hierarchy
Château de Villa for the definitive 5-cheese education; Le Cervin for wood-fire technique; Café des Voyageurs for the insider fondue experience with the nut ritual.