Great ideas for restaurants in Les Diablerets to enjoy game meat

Autumn is gently setting in, covering the landscapes with its shimmering colors. As a delightful consequence, the restaurants in Les Diablerets are once again offering succulent game specialties! Here is a brief overview of the best suggestions for your visit to this authentic region of the Alpes Vaudoises…

"Au fil de l’eau," a panoramic autumn walk to whet your appetite

The "Au fil de l’eau" itinerary, starting from the village of Les Diablerets, follows the "Dar" river through a green world, alternating between forests and rural landscapes. The autumnal scents of the undergrowth guide the hiker to the imposing Cascade du Dar.

After reaching the Col du Pillon, the starting point for the spectacular Glacier 3000 site, it is just an additional 30-minute walk to reach Lake Retaud

Tips:

• For more comfort, it is possible to reach the Col du Pillon by car or public transport. A 30-minute walk then takes you to this beautiful natural setting. Lake Retaud is also directly accessible by car.
• The more adventurous can continue with a loop walk through the pastures to Isenau (1 hour), an alpine pasture where the Terrasse d’Isenau welcomes you until October 31st for a beautiful sunbath!

A game menu at the Auberge du Lac Retaud, an experience in an idyllic location

Lake Retaud is undoubtedly a must-see place in the Alpes Vaudoises. Located above the village of Les Diablerets, the Auberge du Lac Retaud offers remarkable game dishes on its beautiful panoramic terrace. A food and wine pairing enhances the game products with exceptional wines. For starters, you have the choice between a delicious wild boar pâté en croûte, served with lamb's lettuce and cranberry jelly, or an appetizing pumpkin soup. For the main course, a delicate roasted saddle of venison with its creamy morel sauce, served of course with its traditional game garnish. Before finishing with a succulent chestnut mousse…

The best game menus in the canton of Vaud are also found in the village of Les Diablerets!

La Potinière, an establishment taken over in December 2024 and well known to the local clientele, offers a seasonal game menu, as well as delicious autumn suggestions. Venison medallion, grilled deer steak, Vaudois hunter's plate... the owners are putting on their autumn aprons to offer you the best in the region!

The essential meeting place for game lovers is also at the Restaurant La Chotte – Hôtel Les Lilas, renowned for its very generous portions. The authenticity of the place makes it an exceptional setting to enjoy these specialties, in a very friendly atmosphere! On the menu, venison medallion, deer or wild boar steak... enough to delight the taste buds of the finest gourmets.

An iconic restaurant located near the Les Diablerets train station, served by the historic Aigle – Sépey – Les Diablerets train line, Chez Lacroix offers its famous "Old-fashioned venison stew" or its unmissable "Poacher's Cauldron," a bourguignonne-style fondue with deer fillet! All accompanied by homemade spätzli, candied red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, caramelized chestnuts, currants, pear poached in wine, pan-fried mushrooms…

Our last gourmet autumn suggestion is at La Belle Descente, an always very lively and vibrant place, which offers seasonal dishes in its trendy bar. For a modern take on game, let yourself be tempted by the enticing pulled deer burger with pepper-cranberry sauce, or the pasta with cream and shredded game!