La Crèmerie du Glacier
Last updated: 23 December 2025
Quick answer: La Crèmerie du Glacier is a hidden, cabin-style restaurant near the Argentière Glacier trails. Go for hearty Savoyard dishes in a rustic setting—then plan your access, because it’s reached by a short hike or ski trail.
Charming alpine restaurant hidden in the forest near the Argentière Glacier. Renowned for traditional Savoyard specialties – try their fondue or the local “farçon” potato cake. Rustic cabin setting with hearty homemade cuisine; open winter and summer (accessible via a short hike or ski trail).
On this page
- At a glance
- What to order
- What to expect
- Practical info
- Getting there
- Tips for a smooth visit
- FAQs
- Sources
Highlights
- Tucked-away forest location near the glacier paths
- Rustic cabin atmosphere with classic Savoyard food
- Great reward after a winter walk or a summer hike
- Feels like a proper mountain ‘find’, not a main-street restaurant
At a glance
| Location | Near Argentière Glacier trails |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Savoyard, Mountain restaurant |
| Typical budget | €€ (indicative) |
| Booking | In peak periods, booking is recommended—especially for weekend lunch times in winter and busy summer days. |
| Takeaway | Check with the restaurant |
| Family-friendly | Yes |
| Website | https://www.lacremerieduglacier.fr |
| Phone | +33 4 50 54 07 52 |
| Address | Chemin de la Glacière, 74400 Argentière, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
What to order
- Fondue (a classic here) if you want the full Savoyard experience
- Local specialities such as farçon (when available)
- Something warming to drink after the walk in
- Share dessert if you’ve done a big day outside
What to expect
La Crèmerie du Glacier feels like a proper mountain ‘find’: tucked among the trees near the glacier paths, with a rustic cabin atmosphere and hearty dishes designed to warm you up.
Because access involves a walk (or seasonal route), it’s worth planning ahead—check conditions, allow time, and book on busy weekends or good-weather days.
Practical info
- Website: https://www.lacremerieduglacier.fr
- Phone: +33 4 50 54 07 52
- Address: Chemin de la Glacière, 74400 Argentière, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
- Map: Open in Google Maps
- Takeaway: Check with the restaurant
- Bookings: In peak periods, booking is recommended—especially for weekend lunch times in winter and busy summer days.
Note: Opening days and times in mountain villages can change between seasons. It’s always worth confirming directly before you go.
Getting there
This is not a central village restaurant. You reach it via a forest path near the glacier area. In winter, access can be via designated walking routes or ski trails (conditions dependent). In summer, it’s a scenic walk—check the route before you set off.
Argentière is connected to the rest of the Chamonix Valley by bus and train. If you’re staying locally, many restaurants on Rue Charlet Straton and Route du Village are walkable.
Tips for a smooth visit
- Allow extra time for the walk (and for the return).
- Wear proper footwear—paths can be icy or muddy depending on season.
- Carry a little cash just in case; mountain places sometimes have patchy signal for card terminals.
- Check opening days and access conditions before you go.
Travelling to Argentière
If you’re planning your trip, Mountain Drop-offs runs private, door-to-door transfers from Geneva Airport to the Chamonix Valley. See: Geneva to Argentière Transfer.
FAQs
Do I need to hike to La Crèmerie du Glacier?
Yes. It’s reached by a short walk through the forest near the Argentière Glacier area. Exact access depends on season and conditions.
Is it open in winter and summer?
It’s typically seasonal but often operates in both winter and summer. Check the current opening days before you go.
Do I need to book?
Booking is recommended on busy days (weekends, holiday weeks and good-weather days).
What should I bring?
Good footwear and warm layers. If you’re returning late in winter, a headtorch is a sensible backup.
