- Restaurant
- Shop
- Alpine farm
- Garden
- The 3 Vallées
- Val Thorens
- Les Menuires
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Alpine farm
- Garden
- The 3 Vallées
- Val Thorens
- Les Menuires
A mountain restaurant in the heart of the 3 Vallées
Chez Pépé Nicolas is a high-altitude bistronomic restaurant with a farm, cheese dairy, permaculture garden, and shop, located at 2,000 meters between Les Menuires and Val Thorens in the Belleville Valley. Open in both summer and winter, it offers mountain cuisine featuring, in particular, cheeses made on-site, herbs and vegetables from the garden, and local products.
At Pépé Nicolas, it’s a family story—that of Nicolas JAY, an alpine herder from Saint-Martin de Belleville, who acquired the “La Chasse” hill in 1957 to use as summer pasture for his cows.
His grandsons, and then his great-grandchildren, Margot, Lucie and Valentin, took over the business and turned it into a unique place, with values of authenticity, sharing and the pursuit of excellence.
Today, the essence of the Suchet family is taking the time to savour the moment in the heart of the 3 Vallées, with a restaurant, a shop, a permaculture high-altitude garden and a mountain pasture farm.
The dates for our summer season
Here are the dates and hours for Chez Pépé Nicolas for the summer of 2026:
- The restaurant, shop, and mountain pasture are open daily from 9 a.m. through September 13, 2026;
- Lunch and an afternoon snack are served daily.
- Starting September 1, 2026: The restaurant will be open for dinner from Thursday through Saturday evenings.
Restaurant & Panoramic Terraces
from morning to night
Chez Pépé Nicolas’ cuisine is perfect for lunch, dinner and snacks, in winter and summer.
All our dishes are concocted by our kitchen team using fresh produce from our garden, our mountain pasture, our fishpond and our network of local producers, all committed to a locavore quality approach that respects the environment.
Our seasonal menu plays with colours, tastes and aromas to give you a different mountain experience. The trout from our fishpond are sparkling, our fresh goat’s cheese can be made into a fine tart with pesto from the garden, and the traditional Savoyard fondues and mountain raclettes are accompanied by morels or truffles.
Indulge in sweet treats, matafins, and homemade ice cream made with milk from our alpine pastures—enjoy them on the terrace in the sunshine or in our trendy, traditional-chic dining room for a truly relaxing experience.
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Shop
decoration, tableware and delicatessen
Unearthing nuggets and other rare local gems. Fill up on delicious souvenirs with gourmet cheeses and delicatessen products.
Treat yourself and others to decorative items, local crafts and travel souvenirs.
Alpine farm
during the summer season
With the arrival of summer, the mountain pastures come alive again, and the farm bustles with activity, living in tune with the animals’ rhythms—especially the goat milking. We work with a commitment to the well-being of our goats, cows, chickens, pigs, turkeys, guinea fowl, rabbits, ducks, and more.
High altitude
en permaculture
Created by Magali Suchet, our high-altitude garden invites guests to reflect on environmental protection and the preservation of biodiversity. The herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables grown at an altitude of 2,000 meters enrich the menu of our restaurant, which focuses on locally sourced ingredients.
Tours, theme nights, private events, weddings
summer and winter alike
At Pépé, Nicolas promises a thousand and one discoveries through his guided tours and themed evenings, both in summer and winter.
Life on the farm and in the mountain pastures, permaculture, honey, and cheese-making are just some of the topics that offer a glimpse into a way of life that respects our mountains. Chez Pépé Nicolas also hosts private events (birthdays, weddings, etc.) upon request.
To ensure the well-being of our animals, the goats are milked by hand and the permaculture garden is reserved for customers or by reservation.
A restaurant in an exceptional setting,
in the heart of the 3 Valleys
Pépé Nicolas, a mountain “bistronomic” restaurant located between Val Thorens and Les Menuires, is a unique establishment in the French Alps in the Tarentaise region, open in both summer and winter.
In winter…
Located in the heart of the 3 Vallées ski area, Chez Pépé Nicolas is accessible in winter by shuttle, on foot, on snowshoes, or on skis. From Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, or Les Menuires via Les Bruyères, follow the Chasse trail located at the base of the Pluviomètre trail. We also have a private shuttle to pick you up and drop you off.
In summer…
In summer, you can come by foot, mountain bike, pushchair, car or shuttle bus from the Belleville valley. After crossing the Les Menuires resort, on the third hairpin bend, there is a car park, followed by a short 5-minute walk accessible to all.
