Auberge de Colombaz

I have been to the Auberge de Colombaz 3 times the last 12 years and I wonder why I imagined this time the service would be better this time after my previous 2 disappointing experiences. Well, today the lady of the house convinced me never ever to stop there again during my future skitouring or hiking trips. The last 2 times the service was bad, the menu linited and super expensive, but this time, the lady of the house even refused to serve my wife and I an early afternoon tea, as she said the restaurant was complet while only 1 third of the tables were occupied. A real shame that a bar/restaurant in such a nice location can continue to treat their customers so rudely. We couldn 't believe this is still possible in France today.

Absolutely fantastic evening. 3 Kms night walk up to the Auberge. Food was amazing and lots of it. Pascale was very friendly and hospitable. The toboggan run down at the end of the evening was hysterical. An absolute must, can’t wait to go back.

After a beautiful 1 hour snowshoe in mist and some sun, a delightful auberge with home style good food. Famous for bougnettes (wonderful potato fritters) and equally good daily menu (delicious roast goat, potatoes and salad today). Good service from friendly staff. Worth a stop.

We went there with some friends during our winter ski holidays. The people at the local UCPA (if you don't know what this is look it up, you won't lose) suggested we go. We started walking at about 8pm and where there by 9pm after a beautiful walk (in an uphill, very well maintained, mountain road! So you will get a bit tired until you get there). The lady doesn't speak English and we were straggling with French. But it turns out it is one of those set menu restaurants. She started bringing dish after dish. It's a good thing we walked all that way... All where local delicacies, very tasty and the house wine was good. A bit on the pricey side (around 50 euros p.p) but we had enjoyed our food, which was a lot! Our only concern was walking all the way down again. But it turns out they provide you with some luges for the downhill! What took us 1h to walk up, took us 10min to slide down. And it was brilliant fun. The road isn't lit so bring along some torches, the snow is nicely plowed, and the luges well maintained. Best way to come back from a restaurant ever! Just make sure you don't drink too much, there are a few scary drops on the way

We were a large group in the Contamine area. Some took the telepherique up and walked to resto. Two others drove up. Whatever the route it is worth going. We had made reservations which was very useful for such 12 people. Some interesting dishes and desserts (see my photos). The view also is magnificent. Service was helpful and nice. The drive up is on a gravel road and fairly narrow. Hike according to the hikers was about 40 minutes but fairly easy.