{"id":334,"date":"2026-06-17T08:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T08:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:46:24","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* ===== HOME \u2014 Season toggle 100% CSS (no JS). 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Pure-CSS season toggle. -->\n\n<!-- Season radios (hidden) \u2014 MUST stay at the very top, before the sections -->\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"cml-saison\" id=\"s-ete\" class=\"cml-season-radio\" checked>\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"cml-saison\" id=\"s-hiver\" class=\"cml-season-radio\">\n\n<!-- HERO IMMERSIVE -->\n<section class=\"hero\">\n  <div class=\"hero-bg\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"img-ete\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Terrasse_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Summer \u2014 terrace facing the Dents Blanches\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"img-hiver\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hiver_2_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Winter \u2014 Le Chaudron on the snowy slopes of Les Crosets\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\">\n    <label for=\"s-ete\">\u2600\ufe0f Summer<\/label>\n    <label for=\"s-hiver\">\u2744\ufe0f Winter<\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"hero-inner wrap\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">Champ\u00e9ry \u00b7 1818 m \u00b7 Portes du Soleil<\/div>\n    <h1>The balcony of the <em>Dents Blanches<\/em><\/h1>\n    <p class=\"lede\"><span class=\"se-ete\">A hotel-restaurant perched facing the Ruan glacier. An open-sky terrace, Aperol in the sun, and the view as your only horizon.<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">In the midst of the slopes of Champ\u00e9ry and the Portes du Soleil, skis on. A sunny break on the terrace, facing the snow-capped Dents Blanches.<\/span><\/p>\n    <div class=\"hero-cta\">\n      <a class=\"btn btn-hero\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/en-10-images\/\">Discover in 10 images \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"scroll\">\u2193 Scroll<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- FLOATING STATS -->\n<div class=\"wrap float\">\n  <div class=\"float-card\">\n    <div><b>1818 m<\/b><span>Above sea level<\/span><\/div>\n    <div><b>Dents Blanches<\/b><span>Panoramic view<\/span><\/div>\n    <div><b>650 km<\/b><span><span class=\"se-ete\">Of MTB trails<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">Of slopes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <div><b><span class=\"se-ete\">800 km<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">250<\/span><\/b><span><span class=\"se-ete\">Of trails<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">Lifts &amp; facilities<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- LEAD -->\n<section class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"wrap lead-block\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">The Refuge Le Chaudron<\/div>\n    <h2>A seat <em>above the world<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p>Between Champ\u00e9ry and Les Crosets, among alpine pastures in summer and ski slopes in winter, Le Chaudron offers the highest-perched table in the Dents du Midi region. Generous alpine cuisine, an open-sky terrace, and the Ruan glacier on the horizon.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- BIG VIEW TERRASSE -->\n<section class=\"view\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vimg-ete\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/outdoor_mountain_terrace_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Le Chaudron's panoramic terrace, facing the Dents Blanches\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"vimg-hiver\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hiver_7_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Le Chaudron's terrace in winter, facing the snow-capped Dents Blanches\">\n  <div class=\"view-cap\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">The panoramic terrace<\/div>\n    <h2>After the effort, <em>the reward<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p><span class=\"se-ete\">Whether after a hike, a mountain-bike ride or a gentle stroll from the cable-car top station, the terrace welcomes you with open arms: a fresh summer salad, a traditional dish, a gl\u00e2riarde or our signature menu \u2014 legs at rest and the Dents Blanches as your only horizon. The finest balcony in the valley, at 1818 m.<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">Whether after a ski run, a snowshoe outing or a day on the slopes of the Portes du Soleil, the terrace welcomes you with open arms: a mulled wine, a bubbling fondue or a slice of homemade tart \u2014 legs at rest and the snow-capped Dents Blanches as your only horizon. The finest balcony in the valley, at 1818 m.<\/span><\/p>\n    <a style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"btn btn-out openBE\">Book my table \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- LA TABLE \/ MENU -->\n<section class=\"menu-sec\" id=\"la-table\">\n  <div class=\"wrap menu-head\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">The Table at Le Chaudron<\/div>\n    <h2>Tradition &amp; <em>local produce<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p>Flavourful cuisine that blends alpine delights with brasserie pleasures, made as far as possible from local produce \u2014 to be savoured facing the Dents Blanches.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"carte-cards\">\n      <a class=\"carte-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/carte-ete\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salade_sapin_1600x1067.webp\" alt=\"Summer menu\">\n        <div class=\"cc\"><h3>Summer menu<\/h3><span>View the menu \u2197<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"carte-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/menu-signature\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Menu_signature_plat_resultat.webp\" alt=\"Signature menu\">\n        <div class=\"cc\"><h3>Signature menu<\/h3><span>View the menu \u2197<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"carte-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/menus-fetes\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/terrasse_15_amis_festifs.webp\" alt=\"Festive menus\">\n        <div class=\"cc\"><h3>Festive menus<\/h3><span>View the menus \u2197<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"carte-meta\">\n      <div class=\"mh\"><span class=\"lbl\">Opening hours<\/span><b>Lunch and dinner service in season. Bar &amp; terrace 10am\u20136pm on opening days, a drink facing the panorama.<\/b><\/div>\n      <a style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"btn btn-primary openBE\">Book a table<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TERROIR \/ PRODUCTEURS (carrousel) -->\n<section class=\"va\" id=\"producteurs\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"va-head\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Our producers<\/div><h2>Cuisine with <em>a face<\/em><\/h2><p>From AOP alpine cheese to mushrooms gathered by the patron, our partners are our neighbours \u2014 and often families.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"va-grid\"><div class=\"va-media\"><img id=\"vaImg\" alt=\"\"><div class=\"va-cap\"><div class=\"tag\" id=\"vaTag\"><\/div><h3 id=\"vaName\"><\/h3><p id=\"vaDesc\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"va-list\" id=\"vaList\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n<!-- TILES -->\n<section class=\"section\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"lead-block\" style=\"margin-bottom:64px\">\n      <div class=\"eyebrow\">The experience<\/div>\n      <h2>Everything, under the <em>same roof<\/em><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"grid3\">\n      <div class=\"tile\">\n        <div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plat_gastronomique_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"The Table \u2014 signature menu\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"body\"><h3>The Table<\/h3><p>Alpine cuisine and brasserie pleasures. Summer menu, festive menus and our signature menu to discover.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/carte-ete\/\">View the menu \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tile\">\n        <div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chambre-Chaudron.jpeg\" alt=\"Rooms\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"body\"><h3>The Rooms<\/h3><p>From 2 to 13 people, plus a 4\u20136 apartment. Each with its own view of the peaks.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/ibe.sabeeapp.com\/v3\/p\/Le-Chaudron\/search-list?p=917cdf02379e0ff3\">Book \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tile\">\n        <div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vignette_activite.jpg\" alt=\"Activities\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"body\"><h3>The Mountain<\/h3><p>650 km of slopes, 800 km of trails, 75 free activities with the Multipass.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/activites\/\">Discover \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- TEASER 10 PHOTOS \u2014 two-season split + Summer\/Winter toggle -->\n<style>\n.teaser .toggle{position:absolute;top:18px;right:18px;left:auto;bottom:auto;margin:0;z-index:5}\n#s-ete:checked ~ * .teaser .toggle label[for=\"s-ete\"],\n#s-hiver:checked ~ * .teaser .toggle label[for=\"s-hiver\"]{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:760px){\n  .teaser .toggle{position:absolute!important;top:12px!important;right:12px!important;left:auto!important;margin:0!important}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"teaser\">\n  <div class=\"teaser-split\">\n    <div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Terrasse_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Summer\"><span class=\"lbl\">\u2600\ufe0f Summer<\/span><\/div>\n    <div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hiver_2_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Winter\"><span class=\"lbl\">Winter \u2744\ufe0f<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"toggle\">\n    <label for=\"s-ete\">\u2600\ufe0f Summer<\/label>\n    <label for=\"s-hiver\">\u2744\ufe0f Winter<\/label>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"teaser-inner\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">Le Chaudron in pictures<\/div>\n    <h2>Discover it in <em>10 photos<\/em><\/h2>\n    <p>Summer or winter, the mountain reinvents itself in every shot. Dive into one season, ten moments.<\/p>\n    <a class=\"btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/en-10-images\/\">Discover in 10 images \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- OFFRES INCONTOURNABLES -->\n<section class=\"offers-sec\" id=\"offres\">\n  <div class=\"wrap offers-head\">\n    <div class=\"eyebrow\">Our stays<\/div>\n    <h2>Three <em>must-have<\/em> offers<\/h2>\n    <p><span class=\"se-ete\">Three ways to experience Le Chaudron at 1818 m \u2014 an all-inclusive experience, a quiet midweek and a tribe spirit.<\/span><span class=\"se-hiver\">Three stays to experience the snow \u2014 from your first run to a week at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap offers-grid off-ete\">\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">Experience<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plat_gastronomique_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Alpine experience and relaxation\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>Alpine experience &amp; relaxation<\/h3><p>2 nights, raclette on the first evening and signature menu on the second, Illiez Card included.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>2 nights<\/b><small>All-inclusive<\/small><\/span><span><b>from 198.\u2013<\/b><small>per person<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/en\/alpine-weekend-offer\/\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">Midweek<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/randonnee_riviere_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"Midweek \u221230%\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>Midweek \u221230%<\/h3><p>Sunday to Friday, 2 nights minimum: the refuge at its quietest and the trails deserted. E-bike CHF 35 \/ day.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>\u221230%<\/b><small>on the stay<\/small><\/span><span><b>Sun \u2192 Fri<\/b><small>2 nights min.<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/ibe.sabeeapp.com\/v3\/p\/Le-Chaudron\/search-list?p=917cdf02379e0ff3&#038;checkIn=2026-07-21&#038;checkOut=2026-07-24&#038;adults=2&#038;l=en\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">As a tribe<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/terrasse_15_amis_festifs.webp\" alt=\"Tribe getaway\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>Tribe Getaway<\/h3><p>Le Chaudron all to yourselves: from 10 up to 40 people. We organise, you enjoy.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>10 \u2192 40<\/b><small>people<\/small><\/span><span><b>on quote<\/b><small>group rate<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/en\/tribe-offer\/\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap offers-grid off-hiver\">\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">Ski<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hiver_2_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"2-day ski discovery\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>2-day ski discovery<\/h3><p>Two nights at the foot of the slopes, Portes du Soleil ski pass, Chef&#8217;s dinner and direct ski-in access to the area.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>2 nights<\/b><small>Duration<\/small><\/span><span><b>from 240.\u2013<\/b><small>per person<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/touteslesoffres\/\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">Ski stay<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hiver_2_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"The week of skiing pleasure\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>The week of skiing pleasure<\/h3><p>Seven nights half-board, 6-day ski pass, 650 km of slopes and apr\u00e8s-ski on the terrace facing the panorama.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>7 nights<\/b><small>Duration<\/small><\/span><span><b>from 780.\u2013<\/b><small>per person<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/touteslesoffres\/\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n    <article class=\"offer\"><div class=\"ph\"><span class=\"tag\">With friends<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Resto_8_1920_600_2400x1200.webp\" alt=\"The trip with friends\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>The trip with friends<\/h3><p>Tribe room or apartment, refuge atmosphere, all-you-can-eat fondue &amp; raclette and attractive group rates.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span><b>from 6 people<\/b><small>Group<\/small><\/span><span><b>on request<\/b><small>Rate<\/small><\/span><\/div><a class=\"olink\" href=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/touteslesoffres\/\">Discover the offer \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- EVENEMENTS -->\n<section class=\"section\" style=\"background:var(--paper)\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"lead-block\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:50px\"><div class=\"eyebrow\">Events &amp; celebrations<\/div><h2>Your big days, <em>facing the peaks<\/em><\/h2><p style=\"color:var(--slate);max-width:660px;margin:14px auto 0\">Birthdays, family celebrations, banquets or weddings: Le Chaudron can be booked exclusively for unforgettable moments, at 1818 m.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"grid3\"><div class=\"tile\"><div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/anniversaire_gateau_bougies.webp\" alt=\"Birthdays\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>Birthdays<\/h3><p>Blow out your candles facing the Dents Blanches: group meals, a convivial room and homemade cake.<\/p><a href=\"mailto:info@refugelechaudron-champery.ch?subject=Request%20-%20Birthday\">Request a quote \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tile\"><div class=\"ph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lechaudron1818.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anniversaire_9_1920_600.png\" alt=\"Celebrations and banquets\"><\/div><div class=\"body\"><h3>Celebrations &amp; 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