Mountain Moods & Tasty Foods
Stories and flavours from La Tzoumaz Lodge
Things to do in La Tzoumaz in Autumn
Autumn in La Tzoumaz: soft light, wisps of cloud caught on the mountainside, larches turning gold and copper Between last summer cyclists and the season’s first snowfall, La Tzoumaz moves through a season its regulars quietly treasure: the woods blaze with colour, chestnuts fall, mushrooms push up, and hunters return with game..…
Why Choose La Tzoumaz Over Verbier for Skiing in the 4 Vallées?
When you think of skiing in the 4 Vallées, Verbier is usually the first name that comes to mind. Yet staying in La Tzoumaz — linked to Verbier by gondola — offers several advantages that few visitors anticipate before their stay. 1. The Same Ski Domain, Family-Friendly, No Queues La Tzoumaz gives…
Bucatini con le sarde
These bucatini or spaghetti with sardines are worth the effort: this is not a pantry‑style recipe, and they are at their very best in summer, when sardines and fennel are in full season. It’s a humble dish, yet generous and sun‑filled. It naturally calls for a Sicilian wine, but a lovely Fendant…
Summer in the La Tzoumaz Lodge garden
Lounge chairs, sun loungers, bench and coffee tables are now set up in the garden of La Tzoumaz Lodge. Alors que l’après midi est propice à la sieste et à la lecture tranquille, la fin de journée appelle les discussions autour d’une Petite Arvine. Thank you to Fermob for the fast delivery…
Coup de Poutze & Clean-up Tour, Guest Rooms Available Until May 25
The Ice Saints have passed, and spring has already arrived in La Tzoumaz, bringing with it the desire to refresh and beautify the chalet’s garden. Over the past few days, we have planted lilacs, philadelphus coronarius/duft jasmin , snowball viburnum, roses and red berry bushes, all of which will brighten the summer…
Slow-braised veal shank with shallots and Château Chalon
A few days ago, we celebrated the arrival of cold weather and the first snowfalls with some friends and this old recipe — full of character yet wonderfully comforting.It practically cooks itself, leaving you plenty of time to let your imagination run wild for the dessert. The quantities serve six hearty appetites…
Tzoumaz Winter Trail and Verbier Festival
Grab your poles and crampons! The two routes for the Trail Blanc – Tzoumaz Winter Trail, which will take place on February 1st, 2026, have just been published and—hooray!—the long route will pass close to La Tzoumaz Lodge. Registration is open until January 30th. More information is available on the La Tzoumaz…
The Lovely Hen in the Pot
The Lovely Hen in the Pot A humble feast fit for six guests — rich in comfort, tradition, and a touch of mountain warmth. Ingredients – Serves 6 The Chicken and Vegetables 1 hen (about 2 kg), or 2 smaller hens (1.4 kg each) if you’d like some leftovers 6 carrots…
The chalet butter cookie – petites galettes
Les petites galettes du chalet Small butter cookies from the chalet 3 egg yolks + 1 extra for glazing 370 g all-purpose flour (T55) 200 g semi-salted butter 120 g light cane sugar Cream* the softened** butter, egg yolks, and sugar together. Add the flour and mix until combined, without overworking…
The beautiful, fresh and fragrant spring salad that gives you wings
Asparagus, snow peas, green beans and chervil, tossed in a flavourful shallot vinaigrette. The beautiful, fresh and fragrant spring salad that gives you wings… For 8 people: 1 kg of green asparagus500 g of green beans250 g of shelled peas250 g of sugar snap peas1 bunch of radishes3 shallots50 g of hazelnutsChives…