About La Vue Des Alpes

If you are planning a scenic food stop in the mountains of eastern France, La Vue Des Alpes is one of those places that immediately catches your attention. Located at GRAND BALLON, 68760 Willer-sur-Thur, France, this charming French restaurant combines rustic mountain atmosphere with relaxed dining that feels warm and inviting from the moment you arrive. The setting alone makes the experience memorable, especially for visitors looking to enjoy fresh air, peaceful surroundings, and authentic regional flavors in a comfortable environment.

What makes La Vue Des Alpes stand out is the balance between casual comfort and classic French dining. The restaurant has a welcoming vibe that works well for couples, families, and travelers exploring the Grand Ballon area. Outdoor seating is a major highlight because it allows guests to enjoy panoramic views while sharing a meal or sipping a drink. On sunny afternoons, the terrace becomes the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the mountain scenery with a glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail.

Inside, the atmosphere stays relaxed and friendly, giving the restaurant a traditional French touch without feeling overly formal. Guests can dine in and enjoy a menu that pairs well with the cozy setting. The offerings include wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and hard liquor, which means there is something suitable for every mood and occasion. For lighter meals, the small plates and salad bar provide simple yet satisfying options, while vegetarian choices help accommodate different preferences.

Another reason many visitors appreciate La Vue Des Alpes is the laid-back dining experience. Since the restaurant focuses on dine-in service and does not offer delivery, the attention stays centered on enjoying food directly at the location. That creates a more personal and authentic atmosphere where people can take their time, enjoy conversations, and experience the charm of a traditional French mountain restaurant surrounded by nature and fresh alpine air.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ Dine-in

+ No Delivery

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Hard liquor

+ Salad bar

+ Small plates

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dessert

+ Seating

Payments

Payments

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Parking

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Thursday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Sunday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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+33 3 89 76 14 40

GRAND BALLON, 68760 Willer-sur-Thur, France

Reviews

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La vue café is way more than I expected. At the base of the grand balloon, the view near the restaurant is breathtaking. The interior is a very cozy cabin feel with high ceilings. Something you don’t expect from the outside. It is one of the few surrounding cafes open on Monday. The staff is very friendly. They offer everything from snacks, beer, other beverages, hot and cold food, with a revolving tower of tartes. Yum! All self service. There is no Wi-Fi and few places to charge.

- Britt Beyond Borders (travel designer) -

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Nice restaurant on the top of "Grande Ballon" on the Route des Crêtes. Nice traditional "Flammkueche" in several tastes. We can highly recommend to make a break there. There is a big parking in front. Nice view over Alsace and Basel till the Swiss and French Alps

- Soonebs -

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Lovely view from Le Grand Ballon. We had lovely crepes. Husband had pomme frites.

- Debra Reader -

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This is where we always stop on our motorcycle tour of the region. Can get very busy in holiday season and parking is on slopes and gravel so not great for bikes, but nevertheless a lovely place.

- Steve Wilson -

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Great place to stop at the top of the Vosges. On a clear day you get a phenomenal view of the Alps. Good coffee and cakes. Not much of a vegan choice.

- Mike Taylor -

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Such a fantastic place to visit the drive up the mountain was step and lots of bends which made it exciting and then to come out at the top to such a wonderful view. It's buzzing there in a weekend with groups of bikers and cars turning up for a cuppa and cake then moving on and another set arrives. The chocolate brownies were the most delicious I've tasted in a long time. Plenty of parking was an added bonus as we were in a classic Hymermobil , there were other motorhomes there too

- Debs Sheridan -

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A gem of a place that resonates Alsatian hospitality and taste.

- Pritesh Gajjar -

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Great view from here and only about 15 min walk to the actual top of the mountain. Restaurant is quite simple, not bad, not very bad, just decent given its very commercial location.

- Niels de Groot -

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