Best Ski Resorts for Food Lovers

Image: PHOTO: San Cassiano, an Italian ski village, has become famous for its gourmet restaurants. (photo via Flickr/Giuseppe Milo)
Image: PHOTO: San Cassiano, an Italian ski village, has become famous for its gourmet restaurants. (photo via Flickr/Giuseppe Milo)
Scott Hartbeck
by Scott Hartbeck
Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Thu November 2, 2017

If all of your previous ski trips have centered around beer, fondue and shot glasses attached to skis, then you've probably been having a great time-but likely not a culinarily exciting one.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

Nowadays, some ski resorts are becoming renowned for their great food, meaning that if you're a powder-chasing foodie, you no longer have to choose between great slopes and great suppers.

These are just four of the most delectable ski resorts around the world.

Kitzbuhel, Austria

Come for the picturesque setting and easy-to-slay slopes, stay for the delicious cuisine.

Kitzbuhel is a medieval Austrian town set within a valley that sees hordes of skiers descend on its mountains every winter. They come looking for fresh powdery snow and even fresher foodie ingredients.

For breathtaking mountain views and regional cuisine, head to the rustic-looking Berghaus Tirol. Feast on a typical Tyrolean specialty and then head over for dessert to Wirtshaus Steuerberg, as they are said to serve up the best plate of kaiserschmarrn in town.

And if you're looking for a break from the hearty Austrian fare, then Lois Stern is an Asian-Mediterranean fusion bistro with an impressive open kitchen.

San Cassiano, Italy

Located in the Dolomites and surrounded by intermediate pistes, this traditional village has become famous for its culinary exploits.

It all began with St Hubertus, a hotel restaurant that has picked up two Michelin stars for its delicate haute cuisine plates. La Siriola also offers gourmet fare in impeccable surroundings.

Slightly lower down the price scale, yet no less tasty, is Restaurant Bar Sare, whose alpine hut interior and hearty slices of cake will have you pondering whether or not you return to the slopes for the afternoon session.

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Scott Hartbeck

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Born in the USA but now based in England, Scott has been writing about travel for over 10 years. He specializes in Europe, rail...

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