What are the local specialities in Chamonix?
Tartiflette is a rich potato and bacon dish topped with melted cheese. A raclette is a grilled cheese often served with meats, potatoes and salad. There is also pierre-chaud (hot rock) or braserade (table-top BBQ) dishes where you cook your own meat often accompanied with potatoes and sauces. Try the wines of the Savoie region which include Mondeuse, Chignin, and Apremont.
