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The Best Après-Ski Bars and Nightlife Hotspots in Val Thorens - According to Those Who Have Been
Date Posted: 03 November 2023It’s the highest resort in Europe - within its largest ski area, the Three Valleys - and it offers some of the world’s best skiing. Superlatives come easy to Val Thorens, and we haven’t even mentioned the après. If you’ve been, you’ll already know. But for the uninitiated, it’s worth reiterating that Val Thorens' bars and clubs are legion. From the mountainside mayhem of Folie Douce to the all night party of Malaysia, there are more than 40 to choose from. Indeed, the nightlife is as varie...
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Best après ski bars in Europe and beyond
Date Posted: 13 June 2022In our opinion without good après ski, a ski holiday is just not a proper holiday! The reason for the unique atmosphere in après ski bars is the heady mix of; adrenaline, high altitude, alcohol, amazing people and cracking tunes. We’ve come up with what we think are the best après ski bars to make your ski holiday search easy and help you find the best, liveliest bars in Europe and beyond to suit a variety of budgets. 1. Folie Douce Val D'isère, France The original Folie Douce started in Val ...
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Best ski holidays for partying
Date Posted: 30 July 2018Après ski is a huge part of ski culture and is a must do after a long day on the slopes. UK skiers and snowboarders see it being just as essential as the skiing and boarding itself as it continues to grow. Expect to sink a lot of shots and steins of beers whilst dancing on tables in your ski boots to absurdly loud euro pop. Val Thorens, France Val Thorens is the highest resort in both the Three Valleys and in Europe, and is one of the liveliest après resorts with a large variety of bars on ...
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Top 5 ski bars to spend St Patrick's day in
Date Posted: 11 March 2015Planning or even going on a ski holiday over St Patricks Day? No fear! The Guinness will be free flowing that you’ll be seeing green and leprechaun fancy dress will be in full swing. These resorts know how to party for St Patricks day, which makes perfect sense in combining the much loved après ski with Irish pub culture…it’s great craic! For more apres advice take a look at our ultimate apres ski guide. 1. Dubh Linn Gate in Whistler, Canada This Whistler bar is as authentic as it gets....
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Alpine Bars to Watch the Match
Date Posted: 18 August 2010Tweet The three most important seasons for most men are on the horizon. The football has started, with much excitement and anticipation after a summer of new players and managers arriving throughout the premiership. Rugby clubs are back in training, with Martin Johnson announcing that he now has the strongest selection of England players he's ever had to choose from. And last but by no means least the winter season is finally approaching, holidays are being booked and new kit is starting to h...