12. Croix de Culet - Léchereuse

Inaugurated in 1987, the iconic red and white Champéry cable car whisks you to a height of 1,962 metres in under 5 minutes.The cable car linking Champéry to the Croix de Culet was built in 1987 by the famous ropeway transport company Garaventa. The 2 cabins hold 125 people, with an hourly flow of 1,000 people. The cable car spans a distance of 899 vertical meters from the departure point at 1,037 m altitude to the arrival point at 1,936 m. At the top, pedestrians in search of tranquillity will be awestruck by the panoramic views from the Croix de Culet while skiers can access the vast Portes du Soleil ski slopes. In summer, mountain bikers can set off for a multitude of downhill and enduro trails and hikers equipped with the Multi Pass can take the cable car and all of the Portes du Soleil lifts for free. At the arrival point, and the jumping-off point for the ski slopes, you will find a restaurant, snack bar, restrooms, and panoramic views from a vast, sunny terrace. How to get here? If you are arriving by car, there is a large car park in front of the cable car. It is free in summer and costs CHF 5.- per day in winter. Overnight parking is not allowed in winter. The AOMC regional train arrives right at the departure station of the cable car ('Champéry' stop).

Nestled on the ski slopes between Les Crosets and Ripaille, Le Toupin is an adorable chalet restaurant with a magnificent, sunny terrace.When you step inside off the slopes, this picturesque chalet built of old wood and weathered stone is a haven of warmth and tantalizing aromas. We offer a hearty daily special for hungry skiers, delicious specialities from the Val d'Illiez and scrumptious desserts. The vast terrace offers panoramic views of the Point de Ripaille and the Dents Blanches mountain range and is the perfect spot for sunbathing or people watching!

Hearty dishes, a little something decadent and a generous welcome… These are the secret ingredients that make Les Marmottes so unique.Our Chef welomes you this season with an all-new menu! You will find updated classics like the vegetarian open-face sandwich or our popular soup bar, but also traditional options like fondue or croûte au fromage. Our cosy wooden chalet with its open-plan kitchen is warm and family-frendly. Our customers are our priority - so take a detour off the slopes or snowshoe trails for a well-earned pause at Les Marmottes. We provide a healthy serving of fresh mountain air, comfy deckchairs for napping in the sun and unparallelled views of those amazing Dents du Midi mountains!

Ideally situated at the Champéry-Planachaux cable car arrival station, the Croix de Culet restaurant welcomes sports and nature lovers whenever the cable car is open.Accessible in mere minutes by cable car, we cater to a diverse clientele with a wide selection of seasonal dishes and local specialties. The one thing all our clients love, without exception, is getting away from it all. The panoramic views from our vast terrace and huge bay windows are spectacular. Everywhere you look, the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountains span the horizon - food for your soul!

This large, open-air parking lot is free in summer and paying in winter. No overnight parking.250 places