Great après ski resorts

The level of après is a growing importance for ski holidays, and is one of the most common asked questions we get asked about when searching for the ideal ski holiday. The Alps prosper with vibrant après venues and leading ski resorts continue to dominate with the best après ski experience in the world as new bars and events launch each season.

Folie Douce is one of the leading après ski bars in France. They continue to rule the party scene with their 5 venues spread across the French Alps offering the most eccentric mountain-side celebration you will find this side of the sun! There are Folie Douce bars in Alpe d’Huez, St Gervais/Megeve, Val Thorens, Meribel/Courchevel and Val d’Isere/Tignes. Other contenders in France competing for the best après ski are Cocorico’s in Val d’Isere, 360 in Val Thorens, and Pano Bar in Les Deux Alpes.

If the glitz and carnival vibes of France aren’t to your tastes, head to Austria for stomping around on tables in your ski boots to Austro/German pop music. There is a huge variety of après experiences in Austria, from unique experience at the Igloo White Bar in Mayhorfen to the Tyrolean themed Trofana Alm in Ischgl, to the après heavyweights of Krazy Kangaruh and Mooserwirt in St Anton. St Anton is renowned as one of the best ski resorts in the World and perfect for the experienced skier or snowboarder who likes to ride hard during the day and party hard from 3pm till the early hours.

Find out more about the best après in our Best Apres Ski Guide.