A welcome break that allows us to regain our strength before reaching the summit of Niremont.
Once Rathvel, always Rathvel.
René and his team look forward to welcoming you.
Here you can enjoy Fribourg specialities such as :
- Chalet macaroni
- Half and half fondue
- Mushroom crust
- Pork chop with alpine shepherd's sticks
- Bollard ham
- Home-made wine and fruit tarts
- Home-made desserts
- And so much more!
Every Thursday lunchtime, beef tongue with caper sauce and mashed potatoes.
Restaurant open from 11.30am to 3pm - reservations can only be made by telephone.
Dates to remember:
- Sunday 5 & Monday 6 April: Easter menu
- Sunday 10 May Mother's Day : Special menu
- Sunday 21 June & Sunday 12 July: Grand buffet (hot and cold)
- Saturday 4 July: Concert, aperitif and brass band
- Sunday 13 September: Bénichon menu in Rathvel
- From Friday 25 September until the end of October: Game specialities.
Altitude: 1265 m.
Buvette de Rathvel
Rte du Moléson 134
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
Opening hours
From 2 Apr to 31 May 2026
Monday - Wednesday
Closed
Thursday - Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
From 1 Jun to 20 Sep 2026
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday - Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
From 20 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
Monday - Wednesday
Closed
Thursday - Sunday
10:00 - 17:00






