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Top festive resorts in France
Going on a skiing holiday with friends isn’t just about hurtling down the slopes all day and then going back to bed. ‘Après-ski’ is a real celebration where you can enjoy the bars and restaurants with stunning views of the peaks. So, fancy combining a morning of sport with an afternoon of dancing? That’s perfect, because in French ski resorts, we know how to party!
Are you looking for a resort where partying will be on the agenda every single evening? In France, you’ll find them all over the place, and with mountain-top terraces, festivals, concerts and other events, there’s something for everyone! Here are a few examples to help you choose.
Tignes: Spring Break, French-style
In Tignes, in Savoie, the party goes on all season long, but especially in spring, when the legendary‘Spring Break’ brings the winter season to a close.
A real highlight of the ski season, it embodies the fusion of winter sports and a huge party where skiers and onlookers gather to watch the sporting challenges on the slopes.
For two weeks, the resort is transformed: the ski slopes come alive with live concerts and DJ sets set up at high altitude or in the villages, whilst in the bars, the music and party atmosphere continue late into the night. And that’s not all – the resort also has plenty of unusual events lined up, such as the famous WaterSlide and pool parties.
A brilliant way to party and enjoy a unique atmosphere on the slopes right up until the last of the season’s snow melts!
Alpe d’Huez: when an entire resort becomes a festival
Off to Isère this time, where the resort of Alpe d’Huez takes centre stage! As well as the usual lively bars and restaurants, the resort becomes the global hub for electronic music during the unmissable Tomorrowland Winter festival, which takes place every year in March.
A week combining skiing, concerts, entertainment and, above all, that unique atmosphere where 22,000 festival-goers hurtle down the slopes, sometimes in fancy dress. Whether you have a festival pass or not, you can enjoy the music from the high-altitude stages, listening to the biggest DJs mixing in unusual venues, set against the unique panoramas of the Alps.
A truly immersive mountain party experience!
Vars, the Dévoluy… a party under the Southern Alps sun
The sun-drenched resorts of the Southern Alps are no strangers to a good party! Here too, entertainment and events are organised throughout the season to keep skiers entertained.
The resorts of Vars and Le Dévoluy, for example, are renowned for their festive and friendly atmosphere, thanks in particular to a young crowd and numerous events such as concerts and DJ sets. After a day’s skiing, the evenings easily stretch on in bars, on terraces and at organised parties, all in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Proof that it’s not just in the biggest ski areas that you can party with friends!
Peyragudes: raising a glass at the summit of the Pyrenees
In Peyragudes in the Pyrenees, the day doesn’t end when the last runs are over either! The resort also embraces this après-ski culture, where a friendly atmosphere and a party spirit are an integral part of any mountain holiday. And if there’s one place that truly embodies this spirit, it’s the Altibar: perched in the heart of the ski area, it’s the unmissable spot to meet up for a drink, enjoy the music and share a festive moment with the peaks as a backdrop.
With skiing, sunshine, music and a great atmosphere, Peyragudes offers that perfect blend that means people come here just as much for the atmosphere as for the skiing!
Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, is also celebrating!
People don’t just come to the 3 Vallées to clock up the kilometres on the slopes: they also come to enjoy a festive atmosphere that’s felt across every resort in the ski area. From Courchevel to Méribel, via Les Menuires and Val Thorens, each destination has its own unique character, but they all share the same love of good times after a day’s skiing.
And here, après-ski is an integral part of the experience. Sun-drenched terraces, mountain bars, DJ sets, concerts and lively evenings punctuate the days, with the atmosphere gradually building as the lifts close.
La Folie Douce, the epitome of resort partying
La Folie Douce is much more than just a high-altitude bar: it’s a true institution of ski resort partying! With its venues perched right on the slopes, the chain has become a must-visit for anyone looking to keep the fun going after a morning of hitting the slopes. Music, DJ sets, dancing, and a high-energy atmosphere: at La Folie Douce, après-ski turns into a real show, letting you enjoy the mountains right until the end of the day.
A special moment in the day
"Après-ski"
Whilst partying in ski resorts is fairly common all over the world, the term ‘après-ski’ is widely used in French in many countries! From mid-afternoon until the ski lifts close, vacationers and day-trippers know exactly where to go to enjoy a good time and dance in unique venues that only ski resorts can offer!