Visitors flock to Keystone Mountain in Colorado throughout the year for skiing, mountain biking, golfing, hiking and other outdoor activities. At the peak of the mountain sits two of Colorado's premier restaurants, both of which are located in a quiet, intimate setting that is accessible only via a gondola ride. Alpenglow Stube is a four-star restaurant serving American cuisine and Der Fondue Chessel is a Bavarian-inspired restaurant specializing in fondue. Both destinations are open during the summer and winter months. Although the actual dates vary, the winter season runs from late November through March and the summer season runs from late June to early September.
Make reservations at either of the mountaintop restaurants at Keystone Mountain Resort. Alpenglow Stube offers a more romantic, fine dining experience that is appropriate for couples and adult parties. Der Fondue Chessel is a family-friendly restaurant that will appeal to both adults and children. Make reservations at either restaurant by calling Keystone Resort's reservation hot line at (800) 354-4386.
Go to the Keystone Mountain Service Center, located beside the River Run gondola to purchase a lift ticket to the top of the mountain. Getting to the North Peak where both restaurants are located requires two gondola rides—one to the summit of Dercum Mountain and the other to the North Peak.
Visitors can call 970-496-4FUN (4386) to speak to a representative at the Mountain Service Center directly about purchasing gondola tickets for mountaintop dining.
Board the gondola at least 30 minutes before your dinner reservation to give you plenty of time to get to the top of Keystone Mountain. The trip takes about 15 minutes from the base at River Run.
