On-mountain eating doesn’t come much more convenient than 2 Alpes’ La Toura restaurant at mid-station. Easily accessible from the Jandri cable car and bang in the middle of the ski area, its sun trap terrace provides the ideal meeting spot for everyone from non-skiers to experts.
The menu is varied, offering everything from pizza and pasta, through the obligatory and much loved tartiflette, to fish dishes and grilled meats. The plat du jour (sautéed lamb with figs and dates this afternoon) was great value at less than 15€.
I’m not a big mountain luncher, but today’s sunshine was making the Toura’s huge terrace an irresistible temptation for what looked like half the skiers on the hill. Most were going for pizza and plat du jour, but we opted for omelette and chips, my favourite thing at Toura because a) they’re always perfectly cooked and b) they’re huge. Big portions are what a hungry skier needs.
The terrace gets busy on a sunny day, but the restaurant’s service is fast, friendly and efficient, so turnover is fairly quick, and you can have a beer in the deckchairs and admire the views while you wait. A perfect lunch spot.
