Menu de la ferme des 3 ours

Nestled in the heart of Vallorcine, France, Restaurant La Ferme des 3 Ours invites you to savor an authentic taste of Savoyard cuisine. This carefully curated menu features traditional dishes crafted from local, high-quality ingredients, offering a rich journey through the flavors of the French Alps.

Starters

Begin your meal with a selection of hearty starters designed to awaken your palate. Try the La salade des trois ours, a vibrant mix of lardons, Tomme de Savoie, mushrooms, and crispy croûtons. For a robust mountain flavor, La salade de crottin de chèvre à la viande séchée des Alpes combines creamy goat cheese with Alpine dried meats. Classic French onion soup, La soupe à l'oignon, offers caramelized onions in a rich broth topped with bread and melted cheese for comfort in every spoonful. The Assiette de charcuterie de nos montagnes presents an assortment of regional dried meats, sausages, and terrines, perfect for sharing. Finally, La tourte au beaufort et salade verte pairs flaky pastry with the nutty Beaufort cheese and fresh greens.

Mains

The main courses showcase the best of Savoyard tradition with a contemporary touch. Indulge in La croûte au fromage et aux girolles, featuring crusty bread topped with cheese and delicate chanterelle mushrooms alongside a crisp salad. For cheese lovers, Le fondant du Val D'arly delivers warm, melted cheese with potatoes, cured meats, and fresh greens. Classic comfort is found in La tartiflette accompagnée de salade verte, a luscious blend of potatoes, Reblochon cheese, lardons, and onions. Experience the rustic charm of La raclette au feu de bois, where local cheese is melted over a wood fire and served with charcuterie, potatoes, and salad.

Fondue aficionados will appreciate La fondue savoyarde and the rich La fondue royale, both served with wine, bread, salad, charcuterie, and potatoes. For meat enthusiasts, La brasérade au feu de bois offers a variety of grilled meats with potatoes and greens. The pierrade dishes—La pierrade de bœuf and La pierrade aux trois viandes—present tender cuts of beef, lamb, and veal cooked on a hot stone, accompanied by potatoes and salad. Other standout mains include Bavette à l'échalote, Grillade des 3 Ours combining lamb, beef, lard, and veal, Magret de canard au miel d'acacia with duck breast and acacia honey, and the Carré d'agneau à la tomme de la ferme de Vallorcine, a succulent rack of lamb with local cheese.

For pasta lovers, Les lasagnes du Chef à la Bolognaise offers a classic meat sauce lasagna with cheese and fresh salad, while the vegetarian Les lasagnes du Chef aux Légumes highlights seasonal vegetables in a creamy layered delight.

Desserts

Conclude your meal with charming homemade desserts that celebrate rich flavors and alpine tradition. The Faisselle de la ferme de Vallorcine offers creamy fresh cheese with luscious cream. Delight in fruity and chocolate combinations like the Coupe poire belle hélène with pear, chocolate, and whipped cream, or the classic Café Affogato blending coffee and vanilla ice cream.

Other indulgences include the Coupe Mont Blanc with meringue, chestnut cream, and chantilly, and the quintessential Tarte aux pommes featuring buttery pastry, apples, and pastry cream. For chocolate lovers, the Gâteau au chocolat du chef and Profiteroles au chocolat du chef provide decadent experiences with rich chocolate and cream. Ice cream and sorbet selections offer refreshing choices, from vanilla and pistachio to vibrant sorbets like lemon and raspberry. Iconic delights such as the Irish coffee, Coupe Colonel with sorbet and vodka, Dame blanche with vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate, Chocolat liégeois, and Café liégeois rounds out the dessert offerings with classic French elegance.

Drinks and Specials

Complement your meal with a curated selection of wines and beers, showcasing regional favorites that perfectly pair with the rich flavors of Savoyard dishes. The cozy ambiance, especially around the fireplace, makes it an inviting setting for both intimate dinners and lively group gatherings. While the menu does not list specific drinks, the restaurant offers coffee and serves both beer and wine, enhancing your dining experience in this charming alpine village.

Local cheese specialties including Tomme de Savoie, Beaufort, Reblochon, and Tomme de Vallorcine enhance the authentic alpine experience.
Traditional Savoyard cooking techniques such as wood-fired raclette and pierrade grilling bring warmth and depth to each dish.
Desserts inspired by alpine tradition like Mont Blanc, crème brûlée, and chestnut cream delights ensure a sweet finish.

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