11 restaurants on the Haut-Plateau featured in the Gault&Millau 2026 guide

The culinary scene in Crans-Montana continues to shine: 11 establishments appear in the 2026 edition of the Gault&Millau, with a total of 156 points across the Haut-Plateau. A fine recognition of the chefs and their teams, whose passion brings the region’s gastronomy to life throughout the seasons.

L'Ours, led by chef Franck Reynaud, has been named the best restaurant in Valais, as it is the only establishment in the canton to receive 18 points.

Two new addresses have joined the list this year. La Maison Crans Montana, set in a 19th-century house overlooking the golf course, offers an elegant brasserie concept by the team behind Geneva’s Arakel. Honest, refined cuisine served in a bright and welcoming setting.
Just a few steps away, Le Partage celebrates the Italian art of sharing under the guidance of chef Gioele Marzola, with a generous menu curated by Franck Reynaud. A place where creativity, flavour and authenticity meet.

Discover below the restaurants distinguished in the 2026 guide and their awarded points:

18 points

• L'Ours and its chef Franck Reynaud at L’Hostellerie du Pas de l’Ours

16 points

• LeMontBlanc and its chef Yannick Crepaux at LeCrans Hotel & Spa

14 points

• 🆕 La Maison Crans Montana, with a menu supervised by Michelin-starred chef Quentin Philippe
• 🆕 Le Partage at Aïda Hotel & Spa, with a menu curated by Franck Reynaud
• Le Bistrot des Ours and its chef Frank Reynaud
• Restaurant FIVE and its chef Félicien Christe at Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences (Levantine cuisine)
• Wild Cabin and its chef Emiliano Gabriel Vignoni Alvarellos at Six Senses Hotel (international cuisine)

13 points

• CaSy and its chef Sylvain Stefanazzi Ogi (international cuisine)
• Kaizen and its chef Miguel de Vega (Japanese cuisine)
• La Muña and its chef Yann Kriba at the Crans Ambassador Hotel (Nikkei fusion cuisine)
• Le Monument and its chef Alessandro Bianchi in Lens
  
  

Explore the rich gastronomic heritage of our region and browse the full list of restaurants in Crans-Montana.