The Ultimate Lindarets Guide: The Goat Village + Lindarets Ski Bowl Restaurants
While sharing a name, Les Lindarets actually refers to two completely separate alpine dining zones located at different elevations along the same valley road. For anyone building a Morzine / Avoriaz or Portes du Soleil holiday itinerary, understanding the physical layout is key to finding the perfect lunch spot, whether you are hunting for mountain restaurants in winter or exploring the area on a summer hiking and mountain biking trip.
đ Les Lindarets Goat Village: Lower valley hamlet | âˇď¸ Lindarets Bowl: High-altitude ski lift intersection
1. Les Lindarets (The Goat Village Restaurants)
Located lower down the valley, this historic alpine hamlet is world-famous in summer for its free-roaming farm animals, local craft shops, and leafy terraces. In the winter, it transforms into a snow-covered wonderland of rustic wooden chalets accessible by ski or road, specializing in upscale Savoyard food and cheese fondues.
La CrÊmaillère: A traditional mountain chalet renowned for its authentic wood-fired atmosphere and exceptional cheese fondue savoyarde. View directions via La CrÊmaillère on Google Maps.
La Terrasse des Lindarets: Features a brilliant, wide-open sun terrace serving generous portions of classic local food perfect for refueling. View directions via La Terrasse on Google Maps
Restaurant La T'Chapa: A popular, friendly slopeside pitstop for comforting winter food and sun-drenched summer dining with highly rated alpine hospitality. View directions via La T'Chapa on Google Maps.
Le Chaudron: A beautifully renovated mountain brasserie famous for fresh regional river trout, high-end steaks, and fine regional French wines. View directions via Le Chaudron on Google Maps.
2. Les Lindarets Bowl Restaurants
Located further uphill, this bustling alpine amphitheater is where major Portes du Soleil mountain bike (MTB) trails meet in summer, and ski runs converge in winter. It is the ultimate spot for massive sun terraces and fast ski-in / ski-out or bike-in / bike-out lunches right in the heart of the action.
Mamoâs CafĂŠ: The top choice for fast-casual alpine dining, featuring massive gourmet burgers, savory gluten-free buckwheat galettes, and top-tier espresso coffee. Navigate directly using Mamo's CafĂŠ on Google Maps
La Pomme de Pin: Boasts a massive wooden deck ideal for enjoying bubbling winter tartiflette, a refreshing summer salad, or a sweet Tatin crĂŞpe. Navigate directly using La Pomme de Pin on Google Maps.
Le Passe Montagne: Located right opposite the Lindarets chairlift base station, offering an excellent alpine Plat du Jour and a great afternoon après-ski or après-hike drink selection. Navigate directly using Le Passe Montagne on Google Maps.
Les Marmottes: Operating right on the snow-and-trail line since 1962, known for traditional cheese fontunes, chroute, and a busy slopeside snack and crĂŞperie bar. Navigate directly using Les Marmottes on Google Maps.
Les Barmettes: A stellar lunch spot offering savory crepes, chips, and rapid service right on a sunny outdoor terrace facing the ski slopes. Navigate directly using Les Barmettes on Google Maps.
Les Portes du Soleil: A typical French mountain establishment featuring a panoramic dining room and a high-energy bar for slopeside drinks. Navigate directly using Les Portes du Soleil on Google Maps.
Le Hors Sac (Salle Hors Sac): The perfect public indoor picnic warming room for budget-conscious skiers or rainy-day summer hikers who bring their own packed lunch but want to escape the mountain weather. Navigate directly using Salle Hors Sac on Google Maps.
The Portes du Soleil Lift Network
The high-altitude bowl serves as a major ski and MTB lift nexus connecting Avoriaz, Morzine, and Châtel.
The Ardent Gondola serves both seasons
Summer & Winter Lifts: Chaux Fleurie chairlift (links to Châtel / Super Châtel), Prolays (links to Avoriaz 1800), LÊchère (links to the Swiss border), and the central Lindarets chairlift.
Winter Only Lifts: The five core chairlifts converging in the snow bowl for winter are Chaux Fleurie, Prolays, LÊchère, Lindarets, and the Brochaux chairlift further up the valley.
How to Get to Lindarets: Access via Ardent Gondola & Driving Routes
Navigating to this alpine playground is straightforward in any season using two main travel routes:
The Ardent Gondola: Park for free at the Ardent Car Park in the valley. A scenic telecabine ride deposits you right between the two hubs. In July and August, a free mini-shuttle train connects the top of the gondola directly to the historic hamlet.
Driving to Lindarets: You can drive directly up the mountain via the D228 from Lake Montriond or the D338 via the Col de la Joux Verte. Important Summer Travel Tip: To protect the village, the main road is closed to public cars between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in July and August, making the Ardent lift your best option.