Local and seasonal, with a modern twist - that's the simple concept at the heart of Restaurant Buljes, a charming timber-clad bistro located along the Gemmi Pass in Leukerbad and reachable only by foot. Hikers can reward their efforts with raclette served on a hot stone, regional game dished up on wooden chopping boards and, depending on the time of year, locally grown asparagus. As an added bonus, the wine is sourced from the surrounding vineyards.

This stunning restaurant - a former railway pub-turned-multi-award-winning gourmet retreat in the holiday resort of Brig Simplon - is often lauded as being the best in town. Dine inside the old-school brasserie or enjoy your meal on the sun-drenched Le Jardin des Cheminots terrace during the summer months. Either way, expect elegantly presented traditional French cuisine and high-rated service that will take you back to a bygone era.