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World's 10 Best Ski Towns for Foodies

  • <p>This Alpine town has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other ski resort. Courchevel attracts the moneyed jet-set crowd, so be prepared to come with deep pockets. One of the Michelin-starred restaurants here is Le 1947, located inside the . The name references Chateau Cheval Blanc’s most prestigious and sought-after vintage, from 1947. For a quick bite, try , which is right on the slopes, or tuck into foie gras with passion fruit foam at . is famed for cooking steaks on an open fire.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    1/5

    Courchevel, France

    This Alpine town has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other ski resort. Courchevel attracts the moneyed jet-set crowd, so be prepared to come with deep pockets. One of the Michelin-starred restaurants here is Le 1947, located inside the . The name references Chateau Cheval Blanc’s most prestigious and sought-after vintage, from 1947. For a quick bite, try , which is right on the slopes, or tuck into foie gras with passion fruit foam at . is famed for cooking steaks on an open fire.

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    Courtesy of Cheval Blanc Courchevel
  • <p>Stowe is known as one of the best spots to ski in New England, but it is arguably just as famous for its proximity to the in nearby Waterbury. Like the bearded duo behind the ice cream brand, the culinary ethos here is simple, uncomplicated but delicious. Before you hit the slopes, stock up on cider donuts and maple shortbread at the . Apres ski, head to for farm-to-table cuisine, such as smoked and braised duck legs or rack of lamb with thyme demi glace. is a nearby, long-time favorite; the menu highlights New England cuisine such as day boat Gloucester cod and goat cheese dumplings.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    2/5

    Stowe, Vermont

    Stowe is known as one of the best spots to ski in New England, but it is arguably just as famous for its proximity to the in nearby Waterbury. Like the bearded duo behind the ice cream brand, the culinary ethos here is simple, uncomplicated but delicious. Before you hit the slopes, stock up on cider donuts and maple shortbread at the . Apres ski, head to for farm-to-table cuisine, such as smoked and braised duck legs or rack of lamb with thyme demi glace. is a nearby, long-time favorite; the menu highlights New England cuisine such as day boat Gloucester cod and goat cheese dumplings.

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    Courtesy of Stowe Mountain Lodge
  • <p>Skiers won’t have to settle for soggy pizza on the slopes here or in the village; Whistler's dining scene can arguably rival Vancouver’s. Whistler is quite the foodie destination, as chefs embrace farm-to-table dining as well as the slow food movement. At , chef Melissa Craig takes a modern twist on Canadian cuisine and often features wild game on her menu. Tuck into fresh oysters or roasted saddle of rabbit at , or share plates of modern tapas at , which also serves breakfast.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    3/5

    Whistler, British Columbia

    Skiers won’t have to settle for soggy pizza on the slopes here or in the village; Whistler's dining scene can arguably rival Vancouver’s. Whistler is quite the foodie destination, as chefs embrace farm-to-table dining as well as the slow food movement. At , chef Melissa Craig takes a modern twist on Canadian cuisine and often features wild game on her menu. Tuck into fresh oysters or roasted saddle of rabbit at , or share plates of modern tapas at , which also serves breakfast.

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    Steve Li
  • <p>This purpose-built ski town has more than 200 trails to explore, and almost as many places to eat. The dining scene runs the gamut from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual cafes; everything from Asian and Italian to Swiss-German and southern-style BBQ is available. Tuck into sushi at acclaimed from chef Nobu Matsuhisa, or sample fish flown in daily from Hawaii or Alaska at the . is arguably one of the best restaurants in town; her menu features seasonal cuisine such as elk carpaccio and roasted Colorado lamb. Wake up each morning and sample from the legendary breakfast buffet at .</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    4/5

    Vail, Colorado

    This purpose-built ski town has more than 200 trails to explore, and almost as many places to eat. The dining scene runs the gamut from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual cafes; everything from Asian and Italian to Swiss-German and southern-style BBQ is available. Tuck into sushi at acclaimed from chef Nobu Matsuhisa, or sample fish flown in daily from Hawaii or Alaska at the . is arguably one of the best restaurants in town; her menu features seasonal cuisine such as elk carpaccio and roasted Colorado lamb. Wake up each morning and sample from the legendary breakfast buffet at .

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     Courtesy of Sonnenalp Hotel
  • <p>Zermatt is famous for the Matterhorn, but is also one of the best ski areas in Europe for dining and delicious après-ski options. There are about 40 slopeside restaurants to choose from, plus dozens of bars and nightclubs. Be prepared to tuck into cheese, and plenty of it, as fondue and raclette are the not-to-be-missed traditional Alpine dishes here. Also be prepared to park the skis, lunch is a long, leisurely affair. Guests can ski straight up to , whose menu features classics with a twist, like cod with white miso, beef tartar with chili foam and a selection of artisan cheeses. is known for its fondue and raclette, but if you’re looking for something lighter, tuck into sushi at .</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    5/5

    Zermatt, Switzerland

    Zermatt is famous for the Matterhorn, but is also one of the best ski areas in Europe for dining and delicious après-ski options. There are about 40 slopeside restaurants to choose from, plus dozens of bars and nightclubs. Be prepared to tuck into cheese, and plenty of it, as fondue and raclette are the not-to-be-missed traditional Alpine dishes here. Also be prepared to park the skis, lunch is a long, leisurely affair. Guests can ski straight up to , whose menu features classics with a twist, like cod with white miso, beef tartar with chili foam and a selection of artisan cheeses. is known for its fondue and raclette, but if you’re looking for something lighter, tuck into sushi at .

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    Courtesy of CERVO Mountain Boutique Resort Zermatt
<p>This Alpine town has more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other ski resort. Courchevel attracts the moneyed jet-set crowd, so be prepared to come with deep pockets. One of the Michelin-starred restaurants here is Le 1947, located inside the . The name references Chateau Cheval Blanc’s most prestigious and sought-after vintage, from 1947. For a quick bite, try , which is right on the slopes, or tuck into foie gras with passion fruit foam at . is famed for cooking steaks on an open fire.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
<p>Stowe is known as one of the best spots to ski in New England, but it is arguably just as famous for its proximity to the in nearby Waterbury. Like the bearded duo behind the ice cream brand, the culinary ethos here is simple, uncomplicated but delicious. Before you hit the slopes, stock up on cider donuts and maple shortbread at the . Apres ski, head to for farm-to-table cuisine, such as smoked and braised duck legs or rack of lamb with thyme demi glace. is a nearby, long-time favorite; the menu highlights New England cuisine such as day boat Gloucester cod and goat cheese dumplings.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
<p>Skiers won’t have to settle for soggy pizza on the slopes here or in the village; Whistler's dining scene can arguably rival Vancouver’s. Whistler is quite the foodie destination, as chefs embrace farm-to-table dining as well as the slow food movement. At , chef Melissa Craig takes a modern twist on Canadian cuisine and often features wild game on her menu. Tuck into fresh oysters or roasted saddle of rabbit at , or share plates of modern tapas at , which also serves breakfast.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
<p>This purpose-built ski town has more than 200 trails to explore, and almost as many places to eat. The dining scene runs the gamut from Michelin-starred restaurants to casual cafes; everything from Asian and Italian to Swiss-German and southern-style BBQ is available. Tuck into sushi at acclaimed from chef Nobu Matsuhisa, or sample fish flown in daily from Hawaii or Alaska at the . is arguably one of the best restaurants in town; her menu features seasonal cuisine such as elk carpaccio and roasted Colorado lamb. Wake up each morning and sample from the legendary breakfast buffet at .</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
<p>Zermatt is famous for the Matterhorn, but is also one of the best ski areas in Europe for dining and delicious après-ski options. There are about 40 slopeside restaurants to choose from, plus dozens of bars and nightclubs. Be prepared to tuck into cheese, and plenty of it, as fondue and raclette are the not-to-be-missed traditional Alpine dishes here. Also be prepared to park the skis, lunch is a long, leisurely affair. Guests can ski straight up to , whose menu features classics with a twist, like cod with white miso, beef tartar with chili foam and a selection of artisan cheeses. is known for its fondue and raclette, but if you’re looking for something lighter, tuck into sushi at .</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
Fodor's

At far too many ski areas across North America, the slopeside food options are dismal, consisting of little more than hamburgers, pizza, and wings eaten off plastic trays. But that doesn't have to be the case. In fact, some of the world's best ski areas are known as much for their food as for their slopes and snowfall. For apres-ski cocktails overlooking the French Alps in Courchevel to a multicourse meal at the top of Telluride, here's where we go to ski and savor.

By Christina Valhouli