What are the local specialities?
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. There is also a local liqueur called Genépi which is made with a plant found at high altitude.
