Snowsports holidays promise a unique combination of high-octane fun on the slopes – whether whizzing down smooth, pisted runs or freeriding on challenging off-piste terrain – alongside panoramic mountain views, pretty villages, spa indulgence and an abundance of other activities, from zip-lining and sledging to snowbiking and parapenting.
While the extent of the ski area, snow conditions and overall quality of the resort will likely be important factors in picking a preferred resort, for many, the après-ski scene will be just as vital in making their decision.
Whether you just stop for one at the end of the ski day or wind up dancing on tables for hours in your ski boots, there’s nothing quite like cutting loose on the side of a mountain, no matter if you’re tucked inside a cosy mountain hut or living it up on a sun-soaked terrace.
From Europe to North America, we’ve rounded up some of the resorts that do après best.
Val Thorens, France
Val Thorens is the highest-located resort in the Trois Vallees region
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Among the most renowned party resorts in the French Alps, Val Thorens has an après-ski scene that matches its superior slopes. As the highest ski resort in Europe, it’s a remarkable place to party while surrounded by dramatic mountain views, and it offers access to 600km of pistes as part of the mammoth Three Valleys ski area.
La Folie Douce is the headline act in the resort’s après offering; perched at 2,600m, this is where revellers can get the best mountain views while dancing on tables. For a similarly energetic atmosphere on the slopes, head to Bar 360; both venues welcome world-class DJs at various points during the season.
If you prefer your afternoon parties at a slightly lower altitude, there are plenty of karaoke venues, happy hours and early-hours bars to choose from in resort. Rue de Gebroulaz is the central après area, with music and entertainment running from early afternoon until early the next morning. Among the most notable venues are Klub Summit (the highest club in Europe), Rhum Box (offering over 30 types of flavoured rum) and Cafe Snesko.
St Anton, Austria
St Anton is particularly known for its post-ski party atmosphere
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St Anton sits in the Arlberg ski region – the largest interconnected region in Austria – and is one of eight resorts in the area. The ski area is…
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