La Ferme de Cupelin

My wife and I were lucky enough to have dinner at Ferme Cupelin While we were visiting Saint Gervais for a family vacation. We had an absolute fantastic meal outside on the patio overlooking an immaculate view. The servers were very kind to speak in English because our French was so limited, and they did an excellent job of explaining what each one of the dishes was. The fact that there were three dessert courses along with a moose bush, and a pallet cleanser at the beginning, simply added to the great value of the overall meal.

This reciew is for the restaurant and not the hotel. What a nightmare. We booked a reservation, where they proceed to hold 75 euros per person in case of a no-show. Ok. On the day of our reservation, we get an email from a staffer, encouraging us the change our 8:15 reservation to 7:30pm. Why? Because it gets drafty outside at 8:15pm. Sounded like they wanted to wrap up early and go home, but fine, we agreed. Here’s where it gets interesting: GOOD LUCK BEING ABLE TO GET TO THE RESTAURANT if you’re not staying at the hotel! We were located 12 driving minutes away, in Les Contamines, a major stop for those doing the Tour Du Mont Blanc. Figured we’d give them our business and go a little out of our way to do that. Here’s how we were rewarded with that intent: - Uber? Nobody around to pick us up. - Taxi? nobody around to pick us up - Bus? Doesn’t run that time of evening. - Walk? It’s a 2 hour, 15 minute walk one-way The owner’s response? “I've tried different taxis, there are all fully booked, the summer season start and it's very difficult. I'm sorry but we're missing a table and I can't propose something else than to wait for you until 8:30pm. Best regards, Lauriane” There’s a difference between a “no-show” and a “can’t show”, but this classless establishment passes the business risk onto the client. We disputed the charge with our credit card company and got our money back, but our advice? Don’t bother - if they’re that great, they should be able to accommodate a walk-in to cover their table. Tip: if this happens to you, file a claim with your credit card under “services not rendered as expected” and explain how they take your money despite the place being inaccessible by public transportation.

We had not been to the restaurant since it had changed hands. We were very pleasantly surprised by the different food which was very high quality and most enjoyable. The service was great too and the atmosphere as good as ever. We look forward to going back.

Excellent dinner. Creative, interesting and very tasty. Fabulous outdoor setting.

We ate at the restaurant- the food was local, refined, original and delicious. The service was exceptional.

Perfect for a weekend getaway or a relaxing week, the hotel feels like your own cabin. Staff is friendly, food is delicious and the views on the Mont Blanc are incredible

Fabulous location in full view of Mount Blanc. Deborah on reception deserves a special mention for being so welcoming and helpful (apologies for walking off with the room key Deborah!). Spotless room. Comfortable bed. Evening meal was delicious and served by competent staff. Thank you Chef for accommodating my dietary requirements. We would certainly stay here again, should we be in the area.

Fine French cuisine very original and creative. Great location facing the Montblanc. Friendly and professional service. A very pleasant experience. Possibly the best address around st Gervais. Worth a Michelin star?

This small hotel nestled in the French Alps is truly a hidden gem. The young couple running the establishment has truly crafted a beautiful indoor ambiance and are eager to assist in any way that they can. The restaurant serves food that is unlike any other. There really is no better restaurant in the area. While the hotel may be a 5 minute drive from downtown Saint-Gervais, it is so worth it.