Best fondue in Morzine

Without a doubt, the fondue at La Flamme, is up there with the best. The family-run restaurant at the base of the Super Morzine telecabine is a no fuss, friendly spot with a delicious menu. It’s reasonably priced and has a great atmosphere. The fondue comes with or without mushrooms and a great supply of potatoes and bread for dipping. You can also add a plate of cured sausage if you need your meat fix. Alongside the traditional dishes there’s also a range of pizzas and salads for those who might be feeling “cheesed out”.

The Chamade is a restaurant and specialist cheese shop in the centre of Morzine since 1969 so you’d be right to expect them to make a decent fondue. This is a relatively upmarket restaurant so prices are a little higher. However, you won't be disappointed. Again it offers a range of different accompaniments to go with your fondue. The cheese will be locally sourced and the wine list is extensive. Pop downstairs at the Chamade and have a look at their in-house cheese cellar. This amazing spectacle comes complete with fountains and crazy decor to feast your eyes on. It's not just a good meal, it's an experience!

If you're looking for something a little more down to earth and with a bit of a livelier atmosphere for your fondue extravaganza then look no further than L’Etale. This popular restaurant, run by Vincent and his team, is often completely booked up, which says a lot about the standard of food they serve. Alongside the fantastic fondue, there's an eclectic mix of dishes on offer ranging from pizzas and pasta to salads and other Savoyard specialities. The puddings at L’Etale are also extra special. Make sure you reserve a table at this central Morzine restaurant or you may leave disappointed.

The Rotonde is the sister restaurant to L’Etale so you'd expect it to be good. And you wouldn't be wrong! This stunning restaurant is a bit more upmarket than its counterpart and the prices are a little steeper but, in this restaurant's case, you get what you pay for. The high standard of food and adventurous cooking is well worth trying. If you're a meat fan then their incredible hanging meat dish is massively popular. The fondue is also legendary. Their beautiful terrace makes it well worth visiting in the summer as well as the winter and people often return again and again.

La Grange Restaurant is hidden down a little back road, less than 100 metres from the tourist office in the centre of Morzine, and only 100 metres from the bottom of the Pleney, making it a great alternative to eating up the mountain.

On the menu you will find several different fondues with a variety of local cheeses and other additions such as mushrooms.  There are other local specialities such as raclette, tartiflette and a choice of traditional French dishes. There are also salads, sharing platters and a ‘plat du jour’ at lunchtime.

The dishes are homemade, using a majority of fresh and local produce and the menu changes according to the season.

This little gem, at the top of the Pleney is “not to be missed”. With incredible views of Mont Blanc and a menu to match, Le Vaffieu is a stunning lunchtime stop off. The decor inside the restaurant is also spectacular. It's traditionally alpine and very kitsch with models, pictures and other decorations that also make it a fun place to head to with the whole family. With a fantastic outside terrace that is perfect for sunny days and a snuggly indoor area that's perfect for the rainy days it really is well worth a visit. Their fondue is extra special as well, and reasonably priced, especially for its idyllic location.

This could be your most authentic Savoyard cheese experience. La Fruitière des Perrières in Les Gets was created at the start of the 20th Century and has been producing and selling local cheeses ever since. In 1992 the old cellar was transformed into a restaurant, run by the same family who has owned the premises since the 1950s.

• Try a fondue at lunchtime rather than in the evening. This way you will avoid hot sweats and broken sleep as you metabolise all that cheese.
• Pimp up your fondue with a side of charcuterie and salad, mostly known as the "Fondue Complet".
• If you're in a group of four, try two different types of fondue between you as most restaurants offer fondues for a minimum of two people sharing.
• According to the locals, you should drink white wine and not red, with your fondue. Savoie whites, e.g. Aprémont or Rousette, have the necessary acidity to aid digestion.
• Don’t drink water with your meal! Water solidifies the cheese and makes it harder to digest.

• Agree in advance on the forfeit if you drop your bread into the cheese: the French generally have to buy the next bottle of wine. British forfeits are often less civilised, and generally involve doing something embarrassing.

  Enjoy!