Diable au coeur

What Diable au coeur does

Diable au coeur is a privately held high-altitude restaurant complex located at 2400 meters on the slopes of Les 2 Alpes ski resort in France, in operation since 2004. The venue operates seasonally (winter ski season and a summer hiking/cycling window in July–August) and is structured into multiple sub-brands under one roof: a main restaurant, La Table d'Emma (gourmet dining), La Rotonde (bar), a Snacking area, and a wine cellar. The site is primarily accessed by chairlift from the resort, which materially constrains footfall but reinforces its uniqueness as a dining destination on the mountain.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hospitality with a published menu ranging from €9.50 (snacking) to €362 (highest-priced set menus), supplemented by Thursday evening events with live music and corporate/private event hosting. The site holds formal French quality credentials (Michelin recognition in 2023, Gault & Millau, Maître Restaurateur) and an Écotable Level 2 sustainability label. Operations are run with 7 disclosed employees and no external funding, led by Ugo Mounier as publication responsible. The customer base is composed of ski resort visitors, summer hikers, and event/corporate clients — there is no recurring enterprise contract base disclosed.

The technology stack is minimal: a transactional website (online reservations, gift voucher purchase) and standard social media profiles. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no data products, no AI/ML capabilities, and no M&A activity. The venture is an independent, lifestyle-oriented alpine hospitality business whose growth is structurally bounded by location, seasonality, and chairlift throughput rather than by capital or product roadmap.

Name

Diable au coeur

Legal name

LE DIABLE AU COEUR

Website

https://lediableaucoeur.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Diable au coeur is a privately held high-altitude restaurant complex at 2400m in Les 2 Alpes, France, serving ski resort visitors, summer hikers, and event clients with a main restaurant, La Table d'Emma gourmet, La Rotonde bar, snacking area, and wine cellar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAAAJ

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

SECONDARYTHAGACAB

Mountain & Ski Luxury Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

Keywords

• Alpine restaurant services
• Mountain gastronomy dining
• Ski resort hospitality
• Event catering venues
• Curated wine cellars

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Deux-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining: On-site dining at the main restaurant, La Table d'Emma gourmet restaurant, and La Rotonde bar serving full menus and beverages. Revenue generated from food and drink sales to walk-in customers and reservations.
2. Bar and beverage sales: La Rotonde bar generates revenue from cocktails, wines, spirits, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. Wine cellar offers premium selections with sommelier-guided tastings.
3. Snacking and takeaway: Quick-service snacking area offering fresh pasta made on-site, takeaway dishes, and sports menu for skiers and hikers on the go.
4. Event hosting and privatization: Private event hosting including weddings, business meals, and themed evenings. Minimum 12 persons required. Lifts privatized for direct access. Revenue from catering services for exclusive venue bookings.
5. Wine and spirits retail: Wine cellar sales featuring regional wines and prestigious appellations. Sommelier selection available for pairing with meals and standalone purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Le Diable au Coeur operates a high-altitude restaurant complex at 2,400m at the top of the Diable chairlift in Les 2 Alpes ski resort, France. It offers four on-site dining venues (main restaurant, La Table d'Emma gourmet restaurant, Bar La Rotonde, and a snacking/takeaway area), a curated wine and spirits cellar, and private event hosting for weddings and corporate groups of 12 or more. Food is prepared on-site with seasonal, local, and Écotable-certified ingredients.

Product overview

Le Diable au Coeur is a high-altitude restaurant complex operating at 2400m at the top of the Diable chairlift in Les 2 Alpes ski resort. The establishment comprises five distinct offerings: Le Restaurant (main gourmet dining with fireplace and terrace), La Table d'Emma (upscale gastronomic restaurant in a veranda), Bar La Rotonde (outdoor bar with cocktails and craft beers), Le Snacking (quick service with fresh homemade pasta), and Vins & Spiritueux (curated wine cellar). The venue also offers private event organization for weddings and corporate functions. Operating seasons are Winter (December to April, 9am-5pm) and Summer (July to August, 9am-6pm).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Table d'Emma: Gastronomic restaurant on the veranda facing the Parc des Ecrins at 2400m altitude, seating 12 guests for a gourmet menu based on seasons.
• La Rotonde
• Le Snacking

Products and services

• Le Restaurant The main high-altitude restaurant at 2,400m offering gourmet cuisine with fireplace dining in winter and panoramic terrace in summer, accessed via the Diable chairlift in Les 2 Alpes.
• La Table d'Emma A 12-seat gastronomic restaurant in a veranda facing the Parc des Écrins, serving a seasonal gastronomic menu. Open winter and summer by reservation (minimum 24 hours advance).
• Bar La Rotonde An outdoor alpine bar at 2,400m offering cocktails, spirits, wines, local craft beers (including Bière des Glaciers from La Furieuse brewery), and small snacks. Features live music and DJ events on Thursday evenings (19h-22h30).
• Le Snacking Quick service and takeaway area offering fresh homemade organic pasta (Radiatori), pancakes, light meals, and a sports menu designed for skiers on the move.
• Vins et Spiritueux Curated wine and spirits selection featuring regional wines to prestigious appellations and rare vintages, with sommelier guidance for pairing with meals or standalone purchases. Prices range from €24-362 per bottle.
• Évènementiel (Private Events) Private and corporate event organization including weddings, business meals, and themed evenings. Offers full restaurant privatization or specific areas (terrace, reception room with fireplace). Lifts can be privatized for direct access. Minimum 12 guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ecotable Level 2 certified - demonstrating sustainable sourcing and energy efficiency

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record.

• Fromageries Les AlpagesOthersLocal cheese supplier providing artisanal cheeses for the restaurant's menus and cheese selections.
• Charles MurgatOthersSeafood supplier providing fresh fish and seafood products for the restaurant's culinary offerings.
• Laiterie GérentesOthersDairy producer supplying fresh dairy products for use in the restaurant's cooking and service.
• SAS Le Montagnard GourmandOthersLocal mountain gourmet food producer and supplier partner.
• La Cave du BoucherOthersButcher supplying premium meats for the restaurant's meat dishes.
• Saucissons MoiroudOthersLocal sausage and charcuterie producer supplying specialty cured meats.
• Mille PoussesOthersFresh produce supplier specializing in microgreens and specialty vegetables.
• Yann PrimeurOthersFresh fruit and vegetable supplier for the restaurant's produce needs.
• Earl Jany ThéOthersTea supplier providing specialty tea selections for the bar and dining service.
• Marie LuxeOthersLuxury food and beverage product supplier for premium menu items.
• ASB DigitalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and development agency responsible for the restaurant's website creation and maintenance.
• OVH SASTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider hosting the restaurant's website on their servers located in Roubaix, France.
• La Furieuse BreweryOthersCraft brewery producing the 'Bière des Glaciers' sold exclusively at the restaurant. Located in Les 2 Alpes, this unfiltered, top-fermented pure-malt blonde ale is made specifically for Le Diable au Coeur.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le 1920 — Le Chalet du Mont d'Arbois: Fine-dining restaurant at the Four Seasons' Le Chalet du Mont d'Arbois in Megève. Comparable as a luxury mountain gastronomic destination with strong guide recognition and high-altitude setting.
• La Folie Douce: Iconic mountain restaurant and après-ski brand operating at multiple French ski resorts (Val d'Isère, Méribel, Courchevel, Les Arcs, Val Thorens). Most direct competitor in terms of high-altitude dining, live music, and ski-in access model.
• Le Cap Horn: Alpine restaurant in Courchevel 1850 serving sophisticated mountain cuisine. Comparable in category (upscale ski resort dining), Michelin/Gault & Millau recognition, and luxury positioning.
• La Remontée Mécanique: Mountain restaurant in Méribel-Mottaret at high altitude. Comparable in setting, altitude-driven dining experience, and ski resort footfall dependency.
• La Fruitière: Upscale mountain restaurant in Val d'Isère known for refined Savoyard cuisine and wine selection. Comparable in terms of gastronomic positioning, ski-resort mountain setting, and curated wine cellar.
• La Bergerie: Mountain restaurant in Méribel serving traditional Savoyard cuisine at altitude. Comparable in ski-resort altitude dining format and family-friendly positioning.
• Les Étiquettes: Mountain restaurant in Val Thorens. Comparable as high-altitude full-service restaurant in a French ski resort with multi-format offering.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company with mountain and remote site catering. Comparable as broader-scale food service operator with event/private hosting offerings.
• Elior Group: Large contract foodservice operator with activities in premium and on-site catering including remote locations. Comparable as broader hospitality food service player with event catering capabilities.
• Compagnie des Alpes: Operates major French ski resorts including Les 2 Alpes itself. Comparable as broader ski resort operator hosting on-mountain dining and managing chairlift infrastructure used by Le Diable au Coeur.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGfqw8qDRAECC3kmmDGshrA
• Facebookfacebook.com/le.diable.au.coeur.restaurant.les.2.alpes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diable-au-coeur
• Instagraminstagram.com/diableaucoeur
• TikToktiktok.com/@ugomounier

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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