Top 5 mountain restaurants in Zermatt

While any form of exercise can burn calories, there are special benefits to skiing. One reason is the effort your body goes through to stay balanced. Which is a roundabout way of saying, tuck in, you’ve earned it. It’s more than likely that you’ll want to refuel in the middle of the day and you’re in luck, Zermatt has some fabulous mountain restaurants.

Zum See

A converted farm building off the Blatten piste and a 40-minute walk from the town. Typical mountain interior, photos of rugged mountain men, lanterns and old bits of farm and climbing equipment hanging from the beams. The food ranges from haute cuisine to more traditional mountain fare, home-made pasta and rosti. Can be a tight squeeze if it’s too cold to eat outside, expect to share a table at busy times. Nevertheless a charming ambience with good and hearty food to satisfy your hard earned appetite.

Chez Vrony

An easy ski or a 25-minute walk from the Sunnegga lift, this…