
The Lavancher Table
The Hotel Bistro Jeu de Paume
Breakfast, brunch & barbecue, lunch and grilled food 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.
Brunch & BBQ — The gourmet weekend getaway
Every weekend, Chef Mathilde creates a sweet and savory buffet that appeals to both early birds and those who love to sleep in. Golden pastries, fresh fruit, fine cheeses, delicate charcuterie, elaborate hot dishes, and homemade desserts: a generous, colorful, and refined spread—designed as a journey between morning and noon. A barbecue is included , prepared by the chef with a view of the Mont Blanc massif.
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: Friday, Saturday and Sunday · By reservation only , limited places.

Lunch & BBQ — Bistro and grill with mountain views
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 & pétanque around the fire pit
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 formulas — Brunch, BBQ & Spa
Combine fine dining and wellness. Book online in just a few clicks — limited availability every weekend.
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, barbecue, spaSun and mountain peaks. Book your time in Lavancher.
→ Also read: our barbecue on the terrace, the hiker's dish of the day at €19.