It is hard to imagine that a small, picturesque corner, wedged between glaciers, cliffs, and Alpine meadows would offer a culinary paradise.

Surrounded by nature, 1,560 metres above sea level and just a few minutes away from Villars and Gryon lies the Refuge de Frience, framed by wood and rocks, with the Alps for decoration.

A traditional Ticino grotto usually signifies stone tables underneath a pergola, a small, cozy interior with a cozy open fireplace for those chilly evenings, a small selection of well-prepared dishes, a good beverage list featuring local wines, and for good measure a boccia playing field where one can linger before or after dinner.
