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# La Petite Table Gourmet Restaurant in the Swiss Alps

> La Petite Table is a cosy gourmet restaurant in the alpine village of Gryon, Switzerland, offering locally sourced wines, hearty regional dishes, and a warm fireside ambiance after a day on the slopes.

## Destination
Gryon, near Villars-sur-Ollon, Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

## Getting there
Fly to Geneva, then travel by train to the region and by rental car to Villars-sur-Ollon. The Swiss Travel Pass covers rail connections.

## When to go
The broader Villars-Gryon resort is a year-round destination: winter for skiing, summer for hiking, cycling, and golf with a Free Access Card (June–October).

## Why visit
A celebrated local restaurant with a warm, mellow atmosphere, fine regional wines, and lovingly prepared French-Swiss cuisine — an ideal post-ski dining experience.

## What to see
- **Villars-sur-Ollon village** — Picture-perfect alpine village on a natural terrace at 1300m, overlooking the Rhone Valley, with a long history as a top European ski resort.
- **Chaux Ronde** — Site of Switzerland's first ski lift, built in 1936.

## What to do
- **Skiing at Villars** — A well-established ski resort; children under nine ski and stay free in many hotels during winter.
- **Free Access Card activities** — Covers over 30 mountain transport facilities and leisure activities for overnight guests from June to October.
- **18-hole golf course** — A rare alpine golf course and a highlight of the summer season.
- **Hiking and cycling** — Popular summer activities in the Villars-Gryon resort area.

## Good to know
La Petite Table is owned by Jean-Paul and Beatrice Tossens. The five-star Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa is the resort's luxury accommodation option. Villars-Gryon was among the first alpine resorts to introduce a free activities pass and is noted for sustainability initiatives.

## Photos

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  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/terrace-Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon.jpg"
    caption: "La Petite Table Restaurant in Gryon after a fresh fall of snow© La Petite Table"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Jean-Paul-Beatrice-Tossens-owners-Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon.jpg"
    caption: "Jean-Paul and Beatrice Tossens, the owners of the La Petite Table Restaurant in Gryon"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon-sur-Ollon.jpg"
    caption: "The warm, mellow ambiance of La Petite Table Restaurant in Gryon© La Petite Table"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/waitress-Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon-e1423511428330.jpg"
    caption: "waitress-Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Ruinart-Petite-Table-Restaurant-Gryon.jpg"
    caption: "Lunch in the sun and the snow at La Petite Table Restaurant© La Petite Table"
```