2 Best Restaurants in Valais, Switzerland

On the mountain right below the Mayentzet chairlift, this rustic Alpine chalet offers a cozy place for hot chocolate or lunch and a terrace with stunning panoramic views. The friendly staff serves Swiss fare like assiete Valaisian, a plate of local dried meats and fondue. In the winter, there's ski-in, ski-out access from easy slopes. In summer, it's a 30-minute hike from Carrefour.

It's a tight squeeze to get into Old Town's popular caveau-oenothèque (wine bar–cum–store) Le Verre à Pied, where 180 regional vintages are poured seven days a week. Light snacks like local cheese and meats, tapenade, and foie-gras toasts are available. For a few euros you can join winemakers and enthusiasts who swill and sip (often while taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi connection).