Alpage de Bovine in Martigny-Combe

Absolutely dreadful experience. We stopped to rest after a long time walking in very steep terrain and the owner told us that we could either consume or leave. We left but asked if we could take water from the tap. He told us we could but it was disgustingly dirty. Overall very unkind behaviour. And about the beauty, there are far more beautiful places in the area.

Closed before mid-September and announced as open. We should not then complain that the walkers spend nothing. I make it a point of honor to eat in alpine refreshments to support the Alpine economy. But if they don't play the game, we shouldn't complain afterwards that making ends meet is difficult. I was by far not the only one who wanted to eat. Not to mention the damage done to other refreshments and cabins.

Great refuge to have lunch in, good coffee and cakes, really nice staff

Hospitable staff, they saved us cake and coffee beyond closing time after we called. Charming vista! But pre-order lunch, they’re a small business.

Great stop when hiking up the col de Balme. The rosti was fantastic. Don’t forget to reserve a piece of plumb tart. They go fast and are made from local plums…can not be missed.

A world full of cow dung. Haha. A glass of Zero Cola, 4 francs

An authentic place on the TMB You have to stop there

We stopped to rest a little in the shade and while we were thinking about whether to have something or not, a waitress told us that either we should have something or we have to leave. All this while sitting in a corner, since we didn't want to occupy the pretty tables with umbrellas until we decided if we were going to have something to drink. Come on, at 2000 meters of altitude and in the middle of the TMB they don't even let you be in the shade if you don't consume. This is neither reasonable nor moral in a mountain environment.

They display a giant Christian cross on the wall, and for the hiker who carries the tent, sleeping bag and much of the food, because it costs a lot of money to come to this wonderful place in the world, they don't let you sit next to The bathrooms, in old wood, are unsupportive to say the least.

A magnificent setting, we will enjoy stopping to eat and drink in this setting, among the cattle of the alpine pastures and the mountains. Downside on the prices of drinks and dishes, slightly too high.... 8€ per beer is excessive. Otherwise, the setting is worth the detour even for those who wish to stop without consuming, which remains a significant advantage. To have

A place on the TMB route with a very nice view. We ordered one coffee - it was bad - a teaspoon of instant coffee with water and milk, and a peach cake, which was dry and only had fruit flavor. Prices are quite high for average quality. We paid 10.5 Swiss francs for coffee and cake. The service was nice.

Coffee with milk isn't anything, I asked for soda from a large open bottle for a glass, really unacceptable. There is no bin instead of throwing garbage, as if you are in the field, take the garbage with you...

Worst stop on the TMB. The owner was absolutely rude and made us leave because we "didn't order enough". The prices are absurdly high and the food is not that good. Cherry on top, the owner was pissed because none of us spoke french.

After a steep climb of 700m of positive altitude difference, we were delighted to find a place with an authorized picnic (if we eat). There is drinking water and lots of good things to drink. If you are hungry, call ahead.

This was a beautiful place on our hike. When our group arrived for lunch, they told us they were too busy, no more food, just cake and beverage. Very disappointing after a long day. The view was beautiful but the service, not so much.

Mediocre soup, no indoor seating, €12 for a sausage

Hello to all the public, except the manager After having made us work illegally, she did not pay us, is not at all attentive and nonchalant for anyone who works there, I advise against it For anyone who wants to eat there I don't recommend it. PS, the ascent of Mont Blanc is incredible, except when you stop there 😊

Reserve or they won’t serve food except cakes bc of big groups coming through!! Mostly lovely but woman quite grumpy. Maybe stressed!

Very nice walk in the forest with great views! Very welcoming, family-run Alpage de la Bovine, fast and clean service.

Early the morning up from Champex Lac I jokingly ask the hiker passing us on way down if there's a restaurant at the top, and he says yes and that the pie is excellent. He was so right. Absolutely stunning views and the most excellent peach pie. All with the bovine bells chiming next to us. Wish I could get this back home in Colorado!

Really a good place to eat and rest while enjoying a magnificent view!

The worst hut we came across on the TMB. The scrappiest one, miserable and most of all poor and rude service.

Poor place with very bad service.

Hands down the best rösti I've ever eaten. Get it even if you don't feel hungry – it is to die for. The cakes are pretty special too. The place itself is also absolutely charming. One of the quanitest refuges we saw on the entire TMB. It is important to know, because we couldn't find this info in any other reviews, that they only take cash, but will accept both CHF and EUR.

the best Rosti in Switzerland with a fantastic view.

Nice stop along the TMB. Tried the pear tart (special of the day) which was delicious. Staff are very lovely too.

I made my first mountain pasture at Arpille, 13 years ago, imagined my surprise now by the electricity and the apricot tarts, and the raclette has not really changed for me, it remains a heavenly luxury to be able to be part of of this mountainous region with the animals I admit that there is nothing better to feel free in osmosis with all these elements combined I advise you to go there really a beautiful day for the family Natascha lardon

The only positive thing I can say about this place is that the cake was quite tasty. The coffee was tasteless, not to mention the behavior of the staff. We got there during a sudden break in the weather. There was noticeable dissatisfaction on the part of the people running the place because people wanted to find shelter with them. Guests were being chased away unless they ordered something - absurd. You could feel the waiters' eyes on you as to whether your order had already been eaten - if so, you were asked to leave. It was a sad sight when one of the tourists, after ordering scrambled eggs, received them outside during a heavy downpour. After drawing attention, he was informed that he could open an umbrella. There would definitely be enough room for him inside. I absolutely do not recommend it, a tragic testimony of Swiss hospitality.

Picturesque mountain refuge where time seems to have stood still. Picnics are allowed. The desserts are plentiful and delicious. The staff, quite young, are friendly and caring. Magnificent views of the surrounding peaks and Matigny-Combe in the valley. Surrounded by pastures where the Hérens are at home here. A pleasant moment of relaxation to savor.

The dish we ordered was given to someone completely different because the young guy who works there doesn't know the difference between an omelette and a rosti. After pointing out that someone else had gotten our meal, we were informed that a new one would be prepared for us. After an hour of waiting and calling attention again, we were told that the kitchen was already closed and we could only get a refund. When it comes to service, the lady who takes orders is nice and has no problems with communication. The elderly lady who prepares the meals shouted at us when we pointed out that we had not received our meal. The young guy who works there doesn't know what's on the menu and confuses dishes. We lost an hour and left this place even hungrier.

ASHAMED Refused entry despite a hail storm! I do not recommend this shelter to everyone! A Swiss welcome that was surprising to say the least.

SCANDALOUS This establishment has no sense of hospitality, it gives a poor image of Switzerland, we were rejected despite rain, hail, lightning and a lame person in our team. You should definitely not plan to stop there except for water.

Hateful, we knocked on the door in the pouring rain with lightning, to ask to take shelter for a few moments in the barn: “No”. Ok… in this case you shouldn’t run an alpine pasture if you don’t have a sense of hospitality!

Magnificent view, more than pleasant service provided by the children We had the cheese rosti and it was more than delicious. This refuge is full of charm and family If you have to stop at one place, this is it!

A terrible welcome from the manager who kept complaining about the number of customers to serve. The young people at the service were pleasant and smiling, but the service was terribly long since some took the time to sit at the customers' table to chat... Too bad, it looked good but since there were people there, we weren't allowed to order any dishes... The pies are however excellent but because of the service, I won't go back.

In Bovine... No famine... All joking aside, it's great... The service, welcome and food, match the panorama offered. M.S.

Great pit stop along the TMB. The apple crumble is really really good. It was my favourite pastry along the whole TMB. They allow you to cook your own meals as long as you buy something from them.

Pity the staff was so rude with many customers. They did not want to serve cooked food after 13.00 and their tone was very harsh and rude, when people wanted to order food.

They offer very tasty local beer here! Worth a try!

If you are doing the TMB (or even a day hike!) without taking the Arpette window variant, I STRONGLY advise you to have your lunch at this refuge. Hearty dishes, super good. The staff is disturbingly kind. We feel good there. A truly welcoming atmosphere. For me it is one of the best refuges in the entire TMB. Thank you for everything really!

We ordered hot chocolate and what we got was very diluted instant cocoa. We paid 4 francs for each of them, when really we should have paid half a franc or demanded our money back. We do not recommend it. I don't understand at all why such a high rating may be due to the views. But the views in the Alps are everywhere and it's not because of this shelter.

Went to Bovine just after the school closed and I was unpleasantly surprised to see all the outdoor trash left by the establishment!!! Behind the small cabin is an area where trash cans were probably burned since there are still half-burnt objects and other charred ones that will end up blown away by the wind and therefore into nature!!! This waste should have been taken to a recycling center and never burned as was done! This is simply unacceptable and we intend to inform the local authorities.

Very beautiful view, quiet and relaxing place. We tasted their homemade cake which is killer! If you have a drink, choose one from the region rather than the sodas which are served by the glass and which are no longer necessarily carbonated. (It's a small refuge we feel that everything is done by their own means so we forgive them)

Only one star for this shelter. I will only give my opinion about the execrable reception we received, not having had the opportunity to taste anything. Indeed, after 3 hours of going up to the refuge, in the rain and the cold, we finally arrived at the refuge and before placing an order, we asked for access to the toilets to wash our hands and relieve our two children who were with We . We received the response that we had to consume before, in a more than unpleasant tone and obscene gestures from, it seems to me, the manager ( ). On the entire TMB route, it is unfortunately the only refuge that received us like this and it is very sad...

I stopped here last week while hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc trail. This was my favorite stop throughout the whole trail. Beautiful view, polite people and lovely food! I would recommend it to anyone crossing the hut on the trail to make a stop here and have their cakes, they are very tasty! :)

Very tasty fondue and great carrot cake. Highky recommend

L’accueil est déplorable, la personne présente n’a été ni attentionnée ni serviable, presque dédaigneuse. Une honte de proposer service pareil sur un chemin de randonnée, alors que l’ambiance est sensée être tout autre!

We are received like this: “Your bags, your small businesses outside and your drone especially not here, eh” We are immediately distributed...

Omelette with delicious fresh chanterelles. Small flowery place among the cattle. Clean toilet. Smiling and friendly staff.

Nous avons passé un agréable repas à prix plus que honnête et servi par une équipe qui est aux petits soins pour leurs clients. On y reviendra !

A very nice young girl served me a piece of pie and a coffee with great kindness

What a delightful place to stop, rest, take in breathtaking views, and enjoy truly wonderful food and drink at the top of a difficult climb.

Very good place for a break on the tmb. Excellent homemade cake

was really good to find out nice food in the middle of the trek!

This is a mandatory place to stop on the TMB and bovine stage of the Walker's Haute Route for a lunch of amazing rosti and berry tart.

Very good Fresh products Authentic and fresh cuisine The only downside is to provide cash in euros or Swiss but no possibility of paying in credit card

An oasis on the trail, it has a full kitchen to serve hikers. The interior environment, although rustic, is cozy and smells like a wood-burning oven. With a basic menu, even though the logistics of keeping the kitchen stocked are not very easy, it well meets the calorie demands of those who have walked hours uphill, with the advantage of tasting some of the local Swiss raw material. It's a place that deserves a break for relaxation, refueling

Small mountain pasture at 2000m where the staff, very kind and friendly, stays during the summer months and spends their time in total relaxation and work. We only took 2 pieces of cake and paid €8.00. There is a fountain where you can refill your water bottle, but your cell phone cannot be recharged because the entire structure is powered by photovoltaic panels that support them. They told us that the food is transported up by helicopter once a month. The breathtaking view makes the stop even more pleasant especially if you stop to eat. Highly recommended

Um oásis na trilha, tem uma cozinha completa para atendimento aos trilheiros. O ambiente interno, ainda que rústico, é aconchegante e cheira a forno à lenha. Com um cardápio básico, mesmo porque não é muito fácil a logística para manter a cozinha abastecida, atende bem â demanda de calorias de quem caminhou horas de subida, com a vantagem de provar um pouco da matéria prima suíça localÉ um lugar que merece uma pausa para relaxamento, rebastecimento

A mandatory stop when you're doing the TMB. We stopped on a day when it was raining a lot and it was very crowded inside, we didn't know whether to go in or not, but it was worth it, we warmed up and tried the handmade fruit cakes, which gave us the strength we needed to to continue with the stage. Those who served us were very kind, the place was full of people and others should have been overwhelmed, but they kept calm and served us very kindly.

Un grand merci à Nathalie pour son accueil chaleureux. Je voulais faire connaître un endroit magnifique à mes collègues, elles n ont pas été déçu repas excellent et une vue magnifique. Merci encore et à bientôt

Excellent time in this very welcoming and very well located place. They accept picnics subject to consumption, which is very pleasant after a long climb. Superb view, thank you very much!

Very pleasant place. Excellent welcome. Delicious pies.

Authentic and excellent welcome. And the apricot tart Top!

Basic facilities, but there soup was tasty

Un personnel horrible, non humain, et au comportement exécrable. Je déconseille à tout le monde de compter sur cette auberge. PASSEZ VOTRE CHEMIN.

Good place to rest during Tour du Mont Blanc. Everything taste good after a long hike so I can't really comment on food but the soup was hearty and delicious at the time. I added a cheese I saved from another place and that added so much flavor to the meal.

Great place to stop for a break and enjoy some home made treats. The families that run the alpage are welcoming and friendly. Great pies.

Nice stage on the Tour du Mont-Blanc

Beautiful views from the Alpage high in the Alp Bovine. You can have lunch and drinks there while on the Tour du Mont Blanc

Very nice spot, the owner is adorable and very good food

This is a lovely restaurant on the top of a mountain overlooking a Valley in Switzerland I think. there were so many cows outside the restaurant we could sit inside a fenced area and the cows were next door ringing their bells ding dong ding dong. inside the restaurant there was a very good selection of homemade cakes are delicious, we have a carrot cake and it was so divine. the staff are very friendly and we are very happy to be part of the experience that the views were spectacular thank you very much. make sure you take your own rubbish away with you because they can only get rid of rubbish via helicopter or someone walking it down which isn't very fair so take your rubbish with you.

Very friendly welcome. Fondue with homemade cakes. Just delicious 😍😍. A BIG THANK YOU to the manager. 😘😘

This was definitely one of the high points of our entire TMB, coming into the clearing and seeing this lovely Alpage ahead. Worth every minute. Their charcuterie was sublime, the fruit tart was the best tart I can remember tasting, and someone told us that we needed to have the chocolate milk. They were right. Do not walk past this place. You won't be disappointed

Well prepared dishes, a beautiful view. Most of the dishes are homemade (especially the delicious desserts - and hearty ones at that) or with local products. Very warm welcome despite the crowds present at the time. Establishments like that, a treat.

Stunning! Top notch cuisine and hospitality

A magnificent place. A favorite. And a staff that is just too kind and caring

In einer malerischen Lage gelegen, ist es ein schöner kleiner Ort mit einem großen Sitzbereich draußen. Es ist ein großartiger Ort, um während der Tagestour halbwegs zu entspannen. Das Essen ist frisch zubereitet und ist super.

Very nice place to stop with apricot and apple pies and crumbles, cheeses and meats - all produced by their cows that you see grazing the mountain pastures. Amazing views of the mountains. A great place to stop after a taxing uphill effort!

Quel régal ! Des röstis et des tartes délicieux qui font du bien après cette sacrée montée. Super déjeuner, super vue, super accueil. Arrêtez-vous absolument si vous passez dans le coin !

Cet été au mois d'aout lors d'une journée pluvieuse du TMB avec un petit groupe de randonneurs bienveillants, nous avons été littéralement virés de cet auberge par la patronne au comportement méchant et agressif. Elle a jeté les sacs des randonneurs trampés qui voulaient juste se réchauffer et consommer des boissons chaudes. A éviter, vraiment. Randonneurs, passés votre chemin, cet auberge est inhospitalière...

Unbelievably scenic location with amazing cakes and pies. A must see when hiking in this area!

Fantastic landscape, cozy atmosphere, good food, very friendly staff.

Beautiful, cozy, they serve great desserts, fair prices, beautiful views, great service.

Der perfekte Grund, diese Route auf dem TMB zu nehmen.Die Kartoffel Rösti (mit Käse) wurde von einer unserer Gruppe als das beste Essen auf der Wanderung bewertet.Ich habe die Törtchen ausgegossen - sie waren großartig.Und das Ambiente / die Aussicht ist einfach perfekt.

great kindness from the owner, despite a huge number inside because of the rain. We were served like kings, I ate LULU, Lucifer and Erens bull meat hummm and also a complimentary homemade digestive. A big thank you to this great boss given the working conditions. See you soon Domy of Rouen

Nach einem schweren Aufstieg von Champex, Rindern ein toller Anblick war für die müden Augen. Wir genossen unser Mittagessen hier. Das Omelette und Kartoffelrösti waren beide sehr lecker, wenn auch das Brot war ein wenig trocken. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse waren ausgezeichnet.

So much cheese! The Tranche was just what I needed for lunch on a lon day's trek. Views are stunning.

Amazing tortes (try the peach!) and what beautiful views!

Peach Tarte - unglaublich; viele Kühe mit Glocken und das sind die berühmten "Kämpfe Kühe"! Toller Stopp nach der langen Wanderung auf einem sehr steilen Hügel. Die Aussicht ist unglaublich und die Wanderung wert!

På TMB kom vi forbi dette meget chamerende spisested. Efter en lang opstigning fra Trient lige rigtige sted for en pause. Tag dig tid til at stoppe der.

Really good food, I highly recommend the roesti cheese + bacon! The service was friendly and great. They allow picnic as long as you buy something, which is not difficult as the cakes are delicious too!

perfect place to stop for a cafe or hot chocolate whilst doing this part of the Tour de Mont Blanc. They allow you to eat your own food if you purchase something from their cafe, but why would you when the homemade tarts are so delicious. Be warned though, gets very busy in height of summer.

They wouldn't let us sit on the bench after a 500m incline on the TMB