Winery · Chamonix

Le Bistrot des Cristalliers - The Hidden Wine Cave

Chamonix's natural wine cave where geologist François-Régis Thévenet and sommelier Étienne Baron pour organic, biodynamic bottles from France, Italy, Spain at high wooden tables with terrace barrel seating until 1am.

What to do there

TastingLe Bistrot des Cristalliers - The Hidden Wine CaveAn unmarked entrance leads down stone steps into a literal cave - vaulted ceiling, wine racks carved into rock walls, 8 tables maximum. The natural wine focus and knowledgeable staff make this where Chamonix locals take visiting friends to prove they know the good spots. The off-menu wines change weekly.

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