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Italy is one of the best places in the world to ski, with its huge ski areas and unique rocky backdrops adding to its strong après-ski scene.
If you’ve got your mind set on Italy and a fun party scene is key to you, then look no further than the following resorts, where you’ll find places to cut some iconic shapes in your ski boots.
If you’re new to skiing, have a read of our guide explaining what après-ski actually is – you’ll want to be up in the mountains straight away.
Italian après has a less hectic reputation than in France and Austria, with more of an emphasis on food and soaking in the mountain environment, however these are the resorts where you can have a sing and dance, too.
READ MORE: Have a look at what we've got for the best après-ski resorts in Austria!
Italy's best ski resorts for après-ski are:
1. Livigno
2 .Sauze d'Oulx
3. Cervinia
5. Pila
1. Livigno
Livigno is a duty-free haven that's home to dozens of bars and 115km of slopes.
The top venue to aim for is the Stalet bar at the bottom of the Carosello 3000 gondola (or take the black run if you’re up to it), where you can enjoy the lovely views with some beers, alongside the 1,000 other people it’s got capacity for.
Those with a bit more energy in the tank will enjoy the DJs and live music that are regularly playing - plus it’s got a dance floor inside and food served all day.
Up at the top end of the Casorello 3000 is Tea Borch, which you might want to pop into before Stalet for a drink or three. Allegedly you can get a lift from someone in a skidoo down the slope if needs be, although we’re yet to see this!
Back in town, head for Marco’s Pub, which puts on live music 2 nights a week for a very rowdy and energetic crowd. For more lively scenes, try Kuhstall. It’s a cellar bar which builds up gradually through the evening, before chairs are pushed aside and the makeshift dance floor bursts into life.
And for a genuine late night, then head to Miky’s Disco Club, where you enter via a slide (stairs also available) before dancing the hours away to DJs among a packed and top atmosphere.
Our take: "Livigno is arguably the best destination in Italy for groups wanting to party on a budget. Because it's duty-free, the price of a round here is astonishingly good value. It’s also our top tip if you want to pick up some stylish new mountain apparel, as the shopping strip is packed with tax-free boutiques."
2. Sauze d'Oulx
Sauze d’Oulx has long had a strong reputation for parties, being dubbed the Benidorm of ski resorts in the 2000s! It’s since managed to shrug off that particular comparison, but is still a strong pick if you’re after some fun - and of course some great skiing in the Milky Way ski area.
The first stop straight off the slopes should be the Village Café where you can have a nice warm up pint before heading over to La Grangia which has regular live DJ sets from a balcony above the crowd full of people dancing on tables and letting their hair down.
Back in town the Derby Bar is a favourite with plenty of DJs and dancing - the same is true of Ghost Bar, which encourages you up on the chairs and tables and has beer towers and decent prices.
Miravallino is a slightly more sophisticated option which is a pub and restaurant which puts on live music into the early hours.
Our take: "Sauze has a brilliantly unpretentious, energetic vibe. However, don't let its wild reputation fool you. Tucked away in the beautiful cobbled streets of the old town, you'll actually find some of the region's best spots for craft cocktails, alongside exceptional, authentic gourmet dining options like Miravallino, which seamlessly transitions from a fantastic restaurant into a sophisticated late-night music venue."
3. Cervinia
Cervinia is nestled cosily under the spectacular Matterhorn mountain (think Toblerone packaging!) and offers some brilliant skiing as part of the huge Matterhorn Ski Paradise, which has 360km of pistes.
Super G, which owns a couple of venues in the Italian Alps, is one of the newest spots in Cervinia. Enjoy house music, drinks and dancing on its sunny terrace at 2,500m, open from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Another slopeside option is LOVE, an undeservedly cringe name for such a fun venue, where live DJs and saxophonists bring the energy.
Back towards town, there’s the Yeti Bar which has happy hours and big screens for sports, while Ymeletrob turns into a party venue after the clock swings past 10pm. Live music seekers should make note of the imaginatively named The Bar and the Thistles Pub, where you’ll almost certainly be surrounded by Brits.
Cervinia has a couple of nightclubs which are well worth a try - Bianconiglio and Sound Club.
Have a read of our complete guide to Cervinia’s après and nightlife scene for all the key details.
Our take: "High-altitude (2,050m) Cervinia is packed with superb ski-in ski-out accommodation, meaning you can slide straight from the bar to your front door. If you want to recover in style, this resort is famous for its exceptional high-end hotels featuring spa services and spectacular outdoor heated pools overlooking the mountains."
4. Selva-Val-Gardena
Part of the Sella Ronda circuit and Dolomites Superski area, pretty Selva Val Gardena has some top notch skiing, with a strong après-ski scene to match.
Piz Seteur is one of the top slopeside huts up the mountain, with lots of music, dancing and performers, while the Snowbar down at the bottom of the slopes is a cosier location for live music.
Back in town, La Stua is a lovely venue with indoor and outdoor capacity, which puts on lots of live music events from the balcony above (see first picture!). Not far from the Costabella lift, it stays open until 2am and is a favourite, while Luislkeller is a basement venue just around the corner which has a fantastic party atmosphere until 1:30am.
If you’re looking for a real nightclub type of vibe then Salto’s isn’t a bad shout, while the Irish-themed Goalies Pub is another on our list that’s worth checking out.
Our take: "Selva is brilliant because it genuinely offers something for everyone, making it the perfect choice for families who still want a bit of evening excitement. You can eat Michelin-quality food on the mountain for a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere. Book a local instructor to guide you around the Sella Ronda circuit – effectively a grand tour of the best mountain terraces and bars in the Dolomites!"
5. Pila
A modern resort with a variety of skiing and great snow conditions, Pila has something for everyone - including those wanting some fun once the sun goes down!
Bar Yeti is a good place for a warm up drink, while Le Chatelaine is popular for its homemade Grappa drinks. After sampling these, nip over Gallagher’s Irish Pub, which is just across the piste from Bar Yeti and stays open much later with lots of shots, DJs and live music.
Pila is a bit of a cheat pick, as it’s also really useful for getting away to Aosta, which is an 18-minute gondola ride. Aosta is a beautiful Roman town with plenty going on.
The British-style Pub Beautiful and the Fashion Cafè are our top picks. Make sure you plan your journey back to Pila, as the cable car will be shut. There is also a free shuttle bus between the two, but the last bus back up to Pila seems to be at 22:30.
Our take: "Spend your day on Pila’s peaceful, snow-sure slopes, and then head down to the old Roman town of Aosta to enjoy the bustling wine bars, fantastic local restaurants, and vibrant late-night venues of a genuine Italian city. A late night bus runs three days a week during the winter months or you can grab a taxi down. The journey takes about 20 minutes."
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If you’ve been put in charge of booking for a group and you’re not quite sure where to start, have a read of our group booking guide - it might just put your mind at ease.