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Best ski resorts for après-ski

Best ski resorts for après-ski

Après-ski is arguably the best part of the ski holiday! A tradition that really took off in Austria several decades ago, the party atmosphere that takes over the slopes as soon as the lifts close is becoming ever more popular in France and across the Alps. Whatever your mood, you’re sure to find something you’ll love on this list of the best party ski resorts.

Afbeelding - St. Anton am Arlberg
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St. Anton am Arlberg, party capital of the Alps

Après-ski is a lifestyle at St. Anton – in fact, St. Anton’s legendary MooserWirt and Krazy Kanguruh bars helped kickstart the tradition of après-ski in the Alps. Good luck skiing drunkenly back to the villa...
Afbeelding - La Folie Douce
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Val Thorens, international après-ski hotspot

The highest ski resort in Europe is also one of the French Alps’ best spots for après-ski. From the crazy atmosphere at La Folie Douce, 360 or Le Monde to one of the quieter wine bars, Val Thorens has someth...
Afbeelding - Brückn Stadl
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Mayrhofen, home of Snowbombing

The party starts on the slopes with the Pilzbar and keeps right on going to the Brück’n Stadl and the Arena Night Club in the village. If you’re doubtful about getting that far, consider spending the night i...

Ischgl: "Relax. If you can..."

With the slogan, “Relax. If you can…,” Ischgl plays hard and parties hard. Grab a drink at the Paznauner Taja before heading back down to the village centre to hit up the Schatzi, Niki’s Stadl or the Trofana...
Afbeelding - Pano Bar
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Les Deux Alpes, cosmopolitan après scene

Les 2 Alpes is one French resort that has fully embraced the party-hardy meaning of après-ski, with happy hour to boot. The Pano bar on the slopes boasts live DJ’s; move down to La Grotte du Yéti and then to...
Afbeelding - val-d-isere_7
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Val d'Isère, home of après-ski in France

Après-ski is an institution at Val d’Isère, home to both La Folie Douce and the Dick’s Tea Bar nightclub chain. Cocorico’s is another go-to option for sunny après on the terrace, or hit up Café Face for chea...
Afbeelding - meribel_15
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Méribel, a mini-Britain

Méribel has been called a “mini-Britain,” and you’ll feel right at home in the Doron Pub or O’Sullivans. For a change of scene, hit up Jack’s Bar for comedy and live music. Don’t miss the toffee vodka at the...
Afbeelding - Hinterhag Alm
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Saalbach-Hinterglemm, up-and-coming après mecca

Saalbach is only just beginning to get the recognition it deserves as an après-ski hub, led by Austrian joints such as the Goaßstall and the Hinterhag Alm. Floodlit slopes guide you off the mountain after a...

Kitzbühel: Tyrolean ambiance

Après-ski at Kitzbühel is a hodgepodge of lederhosen, strudel and karaoke, with joints like The Londoner showcasing a different live band every night. A plethora of trendy establishments are on offer for the...
Afbeelding - Livigno
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Livigno, duty-free après-ski

Livigno’s position near the Swiss border makes it a viable alternative to more posh resorts such as Verbier and Zermatt. Duty-free drinking at the Italian resort has, not surprisingly, done wonders for its a...