Culinary delights now firmly on the ski holiday menu

Previous blogs have highlighted how traditional Alpine food and drink, alongside the rise of gourmet restaurants and fine dining, have become an increasingly attractive part of the modern ski holiday.

Classic mountain fare remains as popular as ever. Dishes such as hearty soups, slow-cooked stews and goulash, along with fondue and raclette enjoyed in a cosy mountain hut, are still a welcome refuelling stop for skiers and snowboarders. But over the past couple of decades, European resorts have quietly undergone a gourmet revolution.

Alongside the familiar ‘eat and ski’ snack bars, visitors will now find an impressive collection of fine dining restaurants. Many are located in resort villages, while others are dramatically perched on snowy peaks, offering memorable meals accompanied by spectacular views. Some even boast one or two Michelin stars, firmly placing ski and snowboard holidays on the culinary map.

Resorts are also catering to dedicated food lovers by hosting special culinary events when renowned chefs and winemakers from around the world are invited to showcase their signature dishes. Skiers and snowboarders can combine time on the slopes with tasting sessions held high in the mountains.

Saas-Fee in Switzerland has created its own immersive food and drink experience. The Culinary Trail invites visitors to enjoy a relaxed hike between Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, with stops at three excellent restaurants along the way.

The trail begins by crossing a panoramic bridge with beautiful views over Saas-Fee village, before winding through forest paths to the Waldhüs Bodmen restaurant, where an aperitif is served. From there, the route leads downhill for around 2.15km to Saas-Almagell, where lunch awaits at the Restaurant Röstihüs Monte-Moro.

The experience finishes with a gentle walk through the village to Hotel Kristall-Saphir, where a delicious dessert provides the perfect finale to The Culinary Trail. Roughly timewise, guests can expect around 30 minutes for the aperitif, an hour for lunch and a further 30 minutes for dessert.

The trail opened in December and runs through to 6 April 2026, with start times available every 30 minutes between 11:30am and 3pm. For skiers and snowboarders, an ideal plan is to enjoy the slopes in the morning before swapping ski boots for hiking footwear and setting off on an afternoon stroll through the mountains and forests. The cost of the experience is CHF 70.

For more information on Saas-Fee, as well as the range of accommodation available through Ski Line, simply click on the resort name. You can also speak directly to the Ski Line experts using the contact details or online chat facility on the website.