
The Lavancher Table
The Hotel Bistro Jeu de Paume
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and barbecues on the terrace, facing the Mont Blanc valley
Welcome to the heart of the hamlet of Lavancher
Just a stone's throw from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, in the unspoiled hamlet of Lavancher, The Lavancher Table is the cozy bistro of theHotel Jeu de PaumePeople come here in the morning for a high-altitude breakfast, at midday for a generous brunch or a bistro lunch, around the barbecue grills on the terrace facing the mountain peaks. Under the direction of the chef Mathilde WaliskoThe cuisine celebrates the Alpine terroir with simplicity and generosity — fresh produce, garden herbs, cured meats and cheeses from Savoy.

Breakfast — A mountain buffet
The smell of fresh bread, coffee being ground, the table set facing the mountains: starting the day at La Table du Lavancher is like taking a break from time before heading out onto the slopes or hiking.
- Bakery side : crispy pastries and artisanal breads prepared fresh every morning by our pastry chefaccompanied by local jams.
- The saltiness of our mountains : matured cheeses from Savoy and cured meats from the valley.
- Sweetness & vitality : fresh seasonal fruits, creamy dairy products, cereals, eggs prepared on demand.
- Hot Drinks : freshly ground coffee, selected teas and infusions.
Open to external clients by reservation. To extend the morning, combine your breakfast with access to spa and a massage.
Winter dinners — Simple, generous, local cuisine
When night falls early on the hamlet and snow settles in the garden, La Table du Lavancher lights up for evening service, from Friday to Sunday. They serve unpretentious cuisine, designed to warm you up: slow-cooked dishes, local valley produce, and plates meant to be finished.
- The taste of the land : slow-cooked meats, seasonal vegetables and Savoy cheeses, all prepared in-house by the chef Mathilde Walisko and his team.
- Generous, without fuss : honest dishes, befitting a day spent outdoors, on the slopes or snowshoeing.
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, from 18:30pm to 21pm, in winter — reservation only, please let us know during the day.
Book your table at +33 (0)4 50 54 03 76 or online.

A sneak peek at the winter menu
Example menu — the menu changes according to the season and the market.
Entrance
Pork and duck terrine, green salad and quince chutney
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Dubarry cream soup (onion, leeks, potatoes), croutons
As a dish
Tartiflette, green salad
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Savoyard crust, green salad
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Hot box, potatoes, cold cuts and green salad
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Beef bourguignon casserole with baby vegetables and pilaf rice
For dessert
Dessert buffet
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday, Chef Mathilde creates a sweet and savory buffet that appeals to both early risers and those who love to sleep in. Golden pastries, fresh fruit, aged cheeses, fine charcuterie, elaborate hot dishes, and homemade desserts: a generous, colorful, and refined spread—designed as a journey between morning and noon. A dry-aged cut of beef , prepared by the chef with a view of the Mont Blanc massif, is included .
In summer, brunch is served in the hotel gardens , overlooking the panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif. A moment to share with family or friends, in the verdant and unspoiled setting of Le Lavancher.
when: Sunday On reservationLimited places available. Can be combined with access to spa and a massage.

Lunch & BBQ — Bistro and grill with mountain views (in summer)
At midday, La Table du Lavancher transforms into a sun-drenched bistro. The daily special is a barbecue grill —aged cuts of meat prepared by the chef over the embers, accompanied by daily side dishes and desserts from the menu. The fresh mountain air, the crackling of the coals, the panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif: lunch is enjoyed indoors or on the terrace, depending on the season, accompanied by a selection of mountain wines and house cocktails.
A perfect stop between two hikes, after a morning of skiing or before a treatment at spaAnd for those who love fine dining, come again in the evening. The Rosebud Restaurant, cited by the guides, where chef Mathilde signs a menu of alpine and contemporary inspiration.


Aperitifs and pétanque around the fire pit (in summer)
When the golden light of evening settles on the peaks, head to the hotel gardens for a warm aperitif around the fire pit . Homemade cocktails, sharing platters, relaxed atmosphere: extend the day at your own pace, a pétanque ball in hand, with the panoramic view over the valley all the way to Argentière and Le Tour.
Season: beautiful season · By reservation , to be organized according to your wishes — with friends, with family or for private hire.
Our packages — Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch & Spa
Combine fine dining and wellness. Book online in just a few clicks — limited availability. Brunch packages are available for booking on Sundays, starting December 13th.
The chef — Mathilde Walisko
With ten years of experience in Lyon, the gastronomic capital, and as European vice-champion of offal products , Mathilde Walisko brings to La Table du Lavancher her passion for quality ingredients and the transmission of traditional techniques. She creates menus that celebrate Alpine terroir while remaining accessible, generous, and bistro-style.
Mathilde creates sincere cuisine that can be enjoyed facing the majestic panorama of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc — bistro in its simplicity, alpine in its roots, generous by nature.

Book now — Where to find us
Address
705 route du Chapeau
The Lavancher
74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
10 minutes from the centre of Chamonix · Free private parking · Detailed access here.
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A gourmet interlude awaits you.
Brunch, spaSun and mountain peaks. Book your time in Lavancher.
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