Mountain Moods & Tasty Foods
Stories and flavours from La Tzoumaz Lodge
Sautéed Wild Mushroom Salad
Sautéed Wild Mushroom Salad For a light lunch or supper, this salad is perfect with a cheese board and a comforting dessert (such as the red plum and cinnamon crumble you will find on the blog). The quantities serve four hearty appetites. You can also add…
A ski week, together
A chalet for 10 to 12 guests in the heart of the 4 Vallées, where everyone finds their place — yours to choose what suits you best: a private chef who takes care of everything (shopping, cooking, washing up), so coming back from the slopes means…
Red Plum Crumble with Cinnamon
Long red plums — Alsace quetsche, Ente plums, or “pruneaux” as they’re called in French-speaking Switzerland (not to be confused with dried prunes!) — signal the end of summer, and my friend Evelyne’s jams. These plums also call for a slightly brioche-like pastry for tarts, or,…
Fig Tart with Almond Cream and Homemade Shortcrust Pastry
In September, the small black figs are still at their best — the perfect excuse to bring out the tart rings (they also pair beautifully with melon, thin slices of ham, or make a lovely jam or chutney, wonderful with foie gras). This recipe combines a…
Things to Do in La Tzoumaz this Winter
Winter in La Tzoumaz: at the heart of the 4 Vallées La Tzoumaz gives direct access to the 4 Vallées — one of the largest ski areas in Switzerland — while keeping the feel of a family mountain village. On the snow North-facing, La Tzoumaz holds…
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…
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,…
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…
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. While the afternoon lends itself to napping and quiet reading, evening calls for conversation over a glass of Petite Arvine. Thank you to Fermob for the fast…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…