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                <title>Casa Valerio</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lovely little Italian place off the main drag in Chamonix which does spectacular pizzas. I had the marinara which was huge and had a beautiful tomato sauce and the dough was just perfect - thin, a bit crispy, bit squidgy. Glass of perfect temperature Barbera topped it all off nicely. The other clientele ranged from gnarly looking climber types, to families and couples. Low lighting, no fuss decor and you can eat at the heavy wooden bar if you want. In a town where eating out generally leaves you broke it's good value, unpretentious and tasty.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Alpage de Balme</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A small restaurant in La Balme, recently converted from a series of old cow sheds. It's near the bottom of the Aiguilette (a short red run with a button lift). There's a lovely sunny terrace and they do great value lunches for around €10. Try the assiette de pisteurs, a huge plate of salad, rosti, goats cheese on toast and lardons.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hotel Boule de Neiges</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Boule de Neiges is a really great little bar and hotel in the centre of Chamonix town. A great bar, excellent decor and a warm, welcome atmosphere. The Boule de Neiges is run by Brits and all in all is a darn good find for those that want value accommodation close to the ski slopes!<br><br>Recommended is the vin chaud, Pete's chicken caesar salad, the house burger, sitting in the sun with a view of Mont Blanc from the upstairs terrace (residents only). Happy hour is a two-minute clomp from the slopes in ski boots.]]></description>
                
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                <title>L'univers du Bonbon</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This sweet and chocolate shop on the main street of Chamonix is delightful with free chocolate samples and gorgeous-tasting white and black chocolate, fill your bag with as much as you want - it's all good, but be warned it's not cheap!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Free homemade picnics in the mountains</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[My money saving idea - lunchtimes on the Alps can cost you between £8 and £25 per day! If you're on a budget ski holiday then make the most of your half-board chalet. 1. drag yourself down to breakfast. 2. add several extra slices of french bread, ham &amp; cheese to your plate 3. create a selection of ham and cheese rolls 4. when no one is looking, take out your serviette and wrap around (discreetly) your freshly made rolls, and hide quickly in a pocket or bag... et voila, enjoy on an uncrowded rock, with a view of your choice... ALL FOR FREE!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Le Vert Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Great new hotel in Chamonix with shop for kit rental, beer garden with it's own climbing wall and a cool bar and restaurant downstairs. Open year round with regular events/parties in the bar.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Office</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[The Office is a fantastic bar and restaurant next to the town hall in Argentiere. It has a warm and friendly atmosphere and serves great steaks and a delicious sticky toffee pudding. My family ate there four times during our stay and the service and food was consistently superb. They do lots of tasty vegetarian food as well.]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Bergerie de Planpraz</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Two thousand metres up and with blissful views, La Bergerie serves a very good gratin and decent steak. Those who are squeamish about offal will want to avoid the andouillette (tripe sausage), which is large and horrible. <br><br>But if you're willing to wait for service and don't mind paying over the odds for Evian (water has to be hiked up the mountain), it really is a beautiful spot.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Elevation 1904</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Great food and atmosphere with the coolest staff in town.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Day trip to Annecy</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[An amazing town 80km from Chamonix. Full of culture, fashion and a thriving cafe scene. Great if you want to have a relaxing day away from the valley. Especially good in spring. Really good skatepark too!!!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Poco loco</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Another fantastic lunch spot, specialising in toasted sandwiches. Try the 'Missouri' Chicken, honey, almonds combo. Sandwich and a demi, about 7euros!!!]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Cantina</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lively French bar, featuring the most alternative nights in town. So diverse music, anywhere from salsa to drum n bass! Good place to start/end your night ... Party on!!! Also a great Tex-Mex restaurant upstairs.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Rusticana</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A really cool little bar in Argentiere, Undescribably makes the best burger in the valley, I recommend the pineapple, beetroot and egg combo, its ace. Perfect apres riding food!!!!]]></description>
                
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                <title>La Cremerie, Argentiere</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A little part of Chamonix how it probably was, once apon a time. Hidden away in the mountain, with no roads, no people; just a little mountain hut specializing in fondu, croute (cheese on baguette), and red wine. Be warned: it only has cheese dishes! And don't be surprised when everyone turns around when you walk through the door; it's a local place for local people. The walk/ride home is rather interesting too.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Belouga</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's a fast food place that has toasted sandwiches that are amazing, though never have more than one as this will ruin the experience. I recommend the Texan or the American (with all sauces).]]></description>
                
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                <title>Le Delice</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This little restaurant and tapas bar in Les Houches has been open scarcely a year, but has already built up a great reputation amongst the locals. The food is excellent and they cater well for vegetarians, but it's popular so you'd best book in advance.]]></description>
                
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                <title>MBC</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This Canadian run microbrewery produces several of its own excellent beers and lagers, and has a great menu of bar snacks (cross-cut fries, nachos, etc) and more substantial evening meals. It attracts a lively apres-ski crowd who flock there to enjoy 'giraffes' of beer, and there's live music several times a week. It's very popular so you'll need to book a table for dinner.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Le Sarpe</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[You'll find this delightfully eccentric restaurant in the sleepy hamlet of Les Bois, just next to Flègere. The decor is odd and the lighting a touch bright, but if you're after authentic French cuisine it's the best bar none. It's also excellent value for money (particularly the set menus) and the wine list is excellent.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Grand Central</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A Swedish-run snack bar situated right by the river on the Rue des Moulins. It serves delicious freshly made sandwiches, bagels, cakes, and a wide range of freshly squeezed fruit juices and smoothies. It also knocks out some of the best coffee in town.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Munchies</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[With delicious food, cosy atmosphere and great service, this small Swedish-run restaurant is justifiably popular. It has a well thought out Thai-inspired menu, and the best vegetarian food in Chamonix.]]></description>
                
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