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Le Bonnet Bar La Plagne: Après-Ski & Mountain Street-Food

Le Bonnet, La Plagne Bellecôte

Looking for a cosy spot to grab a bite or enjoy an après ski drink in La Plagne? Look no further than Le Bonnet, La Plagne. The ethos of “mountain street food’ might sound strange, but it totally works, with a combination of fast food diners and elegant piste-side restaurants. It’s housed in a beautiful wooden chalet building perched atop a large terrace in an excellent people and skier-watching spot in the heart of Bellecôte. The interior is a wonder of high ceilings, huge windows, trees growing indoors, and artistically fabulous lighting sculptures.

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The full insider guide to Le Bonnet

Diners in Le Bonnet can enjoy this ambience as they queue to place their order at the counter and collect their food on a plastic tray in the traditional fast food style. Because, yes, Le Bonnet is a self-service fast food restaurant, there is no table service option. This method of service undoubtedly speeds up the dining process and cuts out any time wasted waiting for table service, and the combination of funky decor and self-service meshes together nicely to create a fun atmosphere. And whilst you could take away the food, I wouldn't recommend it as a takeaway as you have to walk up the piste to get there.

The Ambiance and Atmosphere at Bonnet

Although Le Bonnet is a fast-food, self-service restaurant, it does get busy, and there can be long lines. Bonnet is a big favourite with seasonnaire workers and tourists. The combination of wood quality and fast food equals more time on the slopes with your friends or family.

If you’re looking for drinks only, you can get quick service from the drinks cabin outside. If you’re looking for food service, then you need to head to the main counter indoors. Don’t be alarmed if the line is snaking out of the door. This is often the case during busy weeks and in the peak lunch hours, 1230 – 2 pm, but the line moves fast. You’ll order and then get given a buzzer to take to your table, which will alert you when your order is ready. Drinks will be given to you when you order and pay.

TOP TIP: When you arrive, if it’s busy, bag a table before heading up to order. Leave the kids to chill out whilst you join the queue. Whilst there is a lot of seating outside, indoor seating is limited, and it fills up fast.

Bonnet menu and food options

The Bonnet menu is a refreshing change from the classic Savoyard in most La Plagne restaurants. The menu is very simple, offering burgers, hot dogs, pasta, and hot snacks. Everything is served in paper wraps or boxes, and you can grab sauces from the self-service dispensers to the right of the sales counter. But McDonald's food is not. These burgers are the real deal; they are hearty-sized and made from quality ingredients, which sets them apart from any old burger and chips (the chips, incidentally, are awesome).

You’ve got a choice of beef, chicken, or veggie burger, or go all out and try the Gorgeous burger, which is a double beef, double cheeseburger feast. My favourite is the Never Fly chicken burger, and my husband always has the Mea Culpa burger. My two boys are 4 and 6, and a portion of chips each is big enough for both of them.

They start at 8.50€ for a burger, but you can bundle together a meal with [burger/hot dog] + chips + drink for about 13+€.

Family-Friendly Lunch Stop at Bonnet

Bonnet is our go-to spot for a quick, no-fuss lunch with the kids. It’s super family-friendly, and the simple but tasty menu makes it easy to please everyone. Our boys love getting their own portion of chips, and sharing a portion of chicken tenders is always the perfect combo for them to refuel before heading back out.

They also serve great hot chocolates—nothing fancy, just served in paper cups, but honestly, they're some of the best we’ve had! It’s the perfect pit stop for a relaxed family lunch without any hassle. Definitely one of the most family-friendly restaurants in La Plagne.

Le Bonnet Ambience and Atmosphere

The burger and chips fast food vibe is perfect for a quick lunch stop on a busy ski day, but if you fancy hanging out a little longer and relaxing a little, I suggest taking a seat on the large outdoor terrace. There is ample seating spread around the front and side of the restaurant, all with excellent views out over the pistes and down to the Colloses, Blanchet, and Arpette chairlifts. Order a beer, wine, coffee, or hot chocolate from the terrace bar, and if you’re feeling particularly classy, you can enjoy a classic French apero platter with or without wine for an après ski treat.

Relax on the large terrace and watch the busy staff coming and going in their funky Bonnet branded clothing, denim, and down jackets that will make you wish you wore a uniform that cool. If you want to be part of the club, you can purchase Le Bonnet beanies from the bar for around 15€ in some seriously vibrant colours.

Le Bonnet Après Ski Events and Entertainment

Lunch is served daily in Le Bonnet until 3 pm, and then the vibe very much turns into an après ski party! And whilst I must have visited Le Bonnet more than any other restaurant this winter – it’s a big favourite with my kids! I have never actually made it to après ski at Bonnet. This is really quite criminal because every evening from about 4 pm, the vibe in Bonnet changes up, with less of a fast-food restaurant vibe and more of an après ski on the piste party.

The après party is daily, but the afternoons that really take off are the evenings when Le Bonnet hosts local DJs. The music is turned up loud, and you can hear the après party at Bonnet as you ski down into Bellecôte. The DJ après parties are when the seasonnaires will flock to Bonnet, bringing a real party feel. Check the Bonnet social media to see what’s happening and when.

Read this post if you want more about La Plagne après ski and what to expect.

How to get to Le Bonnet

Le Bonnet is easily accessible on skis. It’s located just up above the Bellecôte snow front, facing down towards the other Bellecôte bars and restaurants. If you’re skiing, then you can drop down from Belle Plagne on the blue pistes. If you’re coming over from Plagne Centre, then the pistes from the Bergerie or Colorado lift into Belecôte are high enough to traverse across to Le Bonnet. To head home, the Colossus chairlift will close between 430 pm and 5 pm, depending on the month. But if you miss the last lift, you can get the bus back to Plagne Centre and onto the other villages.

If you are on food, then pedestrians can walk up from Bellecôte quite easily to get to Bonnet. And to head home, it’s a simple walk back to the middle of Bellecôte. You can then get the free bus back to Plagne Centre and the other villages.

That’s La Plagne @ Le Bonnet, Plagne Bellecôte

My family and I love Le Bonnet, and we’ll see you there regularly!

Head down to Le Bonnet for a quick lunch stop or a chilled après ski vibe, burgers and chips, or wine and aperitif platters. The choice is yours, but whatever you order, don’t leave without checking out the bathrooms for a glance at the fun graffiti-style artwork covering the doors.

If you want to get in touch with them directly, their number is +33 (0)6 83 28 66 29.

TOP TIPS

Grab a table when you get there!
Don’t be put off by long lines. They move quickly.
Check out the Le Bonnet Facebook to see when the DJs will be in town for La Plagne après ski fun!

Pop in and tell them Jen said hi!