Bardonecchia - restaurants, apres-ski and nightlife

Mountain restaurants

Italians love good food and sunny terraces, and Bardonecchia has plenty of both.

On Campo Smith, the La Grangia (+39 01 22 96 587) at Pian del Sole offers colossal slabs of homemade cake and local specialities enjoyed either in the wood-panelled restaurant or on the large sun terrace, while Punta Colomion (+39 33 55 42 47 47) offers the best views.

Over on Jafferau, the contemporary, self-service Hotel Jafferau restaurant (+39 338 251 2137) is recommended.

Restaurants in town

While it’s tempting to eat around Campo Smith if you’re staying there, make sure to soak up the atmosphere in town.

Join the locals at the Stella Alpina (+39 01 22 99 007) on Via Medail, or enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Biovey (+39 01 22 99 98 83).

For authentic local dining in an intimate ambience, book a meal at the Terzo Alpini refuge in Valle Stretta (+39 01 22 90 20 71).

Après-ski and nightlife

Bardonecchia’s working town status is reflected in its nightlife, which is pretty quiet during the week and livens up on weekends, with the influx of weekend visitors. The British-run Bar Punta Colomion (+39 33 96 65 61 83), a chalet-style property at the base of the Campo Smith slopes, is popular for après-ski.

Come early evening, the trendy Medail Birreria (+39 34 03 09 85 16) is good for drinks and light snacks. The disco in the Olympic village on the main road between town and Campo Smith is worth a visit on weekends.