La Cordee - Les Hauderes

After a concert at the amazing Verbier Festival, a group of us went to dinner at La Cordee. This was a highly produced meal with each dish having multiple ingredients. We were a bit skeptical at first but it all came together beautifully. And of course the service was impeccable.

We have been using La Cordee for many decades now (we come to hike in the region for a month or so each year) and its fortunes have waxed and waned. Currently its on the up again and a very popular place for families and for the "older men" to gather for a glass of red, coffee, a chat and for a meal. Judging by last weekend its doing very well indeed: we stopped by after a gruelling six hours in the mountains above for a family birthday pancake.

Great for your morning pain au chocolat and cup of coffee or afternoon tea and cake. Not fancy but friendly and with a great outside seating area to chill and look at the mountains

Very pleasant family-run place, roomy, authentic. Been there twice (Dec 2010 and Jan 2012). Had Christmas dinner there, the first time. Excellent, local recipes, meat and everything else was delicious. Both times I went, people really cared for how things were for me. I asked some questions about the surroundings, and got very informative answears, not counting their time. Of course, if the customer is un-hurried and sympathetic, it helps, in getting that kind of chatty attitude from the locals. Two adjoining dining rooms, decorated with inspiring local items. Some French Swiss literature books on the shelf. The second time I went, I had some work to do on my computer, and they made things easy for me. Even though I spent 3 hours there, no pressure to move away. Also gave me opportunity to witness how other customers were treated: excellent. The second time I had lamb, very tasty, with abundant side food, also excellent. Good choice of Swiss wines, I was not disappointed there either. Of course they have the expected French Swiss specialties (fondue, raclette, etc, and an appealing choice of pancakes). Overall, unforgettable French Swiss flavour to the whole experience. Not a jet set place, but the real thing in Valais. That’s what I was looking for. I can find jet set in most big cities, but not this.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and La Cordee – excellent food (especially steaks and tartar). Service is perfect, multilingual host is extremely friendly, prices are very decent. No doubt we will be back.