While Le Patafan opened a few years ago, it wasn’t until Feb 2023 we made it inside. Drinks only but we definately want to come back to eat. The menu wasn’t large and certainly wasn’t traditional but there was something for everyone.
The reason we’d not been in yet is it’s a little out of the way. But this is to its benefit – it wasn’t crowded. You can find it as you ski down the popular Borlat blue piste from the top of the Plau de Four lift into what we call “The Bowl,” the collection of pistes in the Esapce Diamant served by the Grattary and Douce pair of lifts that – as part of Les Saisses zone need the full lift pass. You need to pick up some speed just as your turn right and away from the Bellasta area and into The Bowl, as the entrance along the edge of the frozen lake flattens out. But it’s worth the effort, with a great menu and an amazing view.
Inside feels more modern and café than most mountain restaurants. The menu is equally so. When we were there, it included a burger, a mediteranian tapas plate (with houmous) and a soup with lots of extras. But it was too early so we settled for a great coffee before heading on our way, with a back route down to Bellasta (you can also ski back into The Bowl). Welcome was friendly. We will definately be back to eat.