La Rosiere - restaurants, apres-ski and nightlife

Mountain restaurants

In the La Rosière sector
A deservedly popular spot is La Traversette, a self-service restaurant with a real-world menu and a large sun deck. We particularly enjoyed the sensational views from the great location, near the base of the Fort chairlift and the Boardercross du Fort.

Alternatively, Le Paradis and Le Tout Poudre are both excellent choices for a midday meal, or else an afternoon tipple on their panoramic sun terraces.

Photo: OT La Rosière

In the Italian sector
For a great lunch in a genuinely away-from-it-all location, we reckon you’ll struggle to beat the welcoming Lo Riondet. Located right beside Piste No. 7 San Bernardo (which in other seasons is the road descending from the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard to La Thuile). This welcoming mountain refuge serves up reviving, pasta- and polenta-based meals. This being Italy, vegetarians are also catered for, and there’s a tempting choice of cakes. On a chilly day, try to get a table inside to enjoy a warm log fire and the authentic chalet interior; otherwise, head upstairs to a covered terrace made super-cosy with touches like fur blankets and cushions.

Restaurants in town

There’s something for most tastes and budgets, from fast food/takeaway to gourmet dining. For family dining, Rosa Ristorante, in Les Eucherts, is a solid option, with an Italian menu and friendly service. L'Ancolie, meanwhile, offers Savoyard classics in an antique chalet. For haute cuisine, reserve a spot well in advance at Le Terroir des Vignobles, run by Michelin-trained chefs Judith and Alexandre.

Après-ski & nightlife

La Rosière New Year's Eve DJ setPhoto: OT La Rosière

Our experience tells us that most visitors are not out to party until dawn here, but there is life in a couple of bars. Le Comptoir, styled as an 'Old English pub', is a popular watering hole that hosts live music and DJ sets. For wine lovers, Larkyala is a must-try, and for cocktails, there's the elegant, Scandi-style Bar le St. B. On the slopes, meanwhile, you'll find afternoon music and dancing on the sun terrace of L'Antigel. 

Throughout the season, La Rosière hosts several celebrations: starting with the grand opening in early December, followed by a New Year's Eve DJ set, a January food festival, and Carnival in February.