Snooty sushi

You could be forgiven for thinking ski boots were suitable attire for a restaurant on the slopes in Megeve. But you would be wrong.

Looking like drowned rats having skied in the rain all morning, we traipsed into Fingers, a fancy Japanese haunt – formerly the Auberge du Christomet – and promptly realized that we were somewhat underdressed. Particularly in comparison with the big-haired, fur-clad locals with curly tailed designer dogs in tow.

But, a paying customer is a paying customer, so the staff did their best not to recoil disapprovingly as they seated us at a grand table with ill-advised alcantara-covered chairs. Then Monsieur Gourmand unleashed a flurry of Italian which was sufficient to fully ingratiate us with the mostly Milanese waiters.

All of a sudden they were only too keen to recommend us a selection of starters, all of course at the more pricey end of the scale, but delicious nonetheless. We sampled an array of sushi, sashimi, nigiri and tempura veggies until we were almost too stuffed for mains. But that would have meant missing out on the silky smooth black cod, perfectly paired with a bottle of Chablis.

If, after a week of skiing, you find yourself looking for something other than the usual mountain fare of fondue and fillet steaks, Fingers is ideal for a final day splurge. Just be sure to wear your glitziest ski gear to stand a chance of fitting in. 

Fingers, 4775 route du Jaillet, 74120 Megève, France

0033 (0)4 50 21 11 34; www.fingersrestaurants.com