It’s time to party in the best Val Thorens après ski bars!
We can’t talk about this awesome incredible resort without mentioning the infamous après ski bars of Val Thorens.
In recent years, Val Thorens has asserted itself as a new hot spot for après ski and nightlife led by the infamous Folie Douce and the Alps biggest underground nightclub, Le Malaysia. We’re sure that you will find plenty of spots to keep you partying into the early hours during your stay in Val Thorens; below are a few of our favourites. From live music to slopeside parties and shot skis behind the bar. Don’t forget many of the hotels in the resort feature their own club or bar so be sure to check out the local facilities also.
- La Folie Douce
- Le Saloon Bar
- The Frog & Roast Beef
- Au Perchoir
- Le Viking
- Rhum Box
- Bar 360
- Jackie
- Malaysia
La Folie Douce
La Folie Douce has become something of an institution – you only have to utter those 3 words to seasoned skiers and it will instantly put a smile on their face!
The infamous La Folie Douce is renowned as one of the hottest après spots in Val Thorens, in fact, it could go one better as it lays to claim to be the highest open-air club in Europe.
The party starts daily from midday, with DJs and live musicians playing on the balcony, whilst you dance the afternoon away on the terrace.
The beers flow freely and the toffee vodka is a must; you won’t be able to resist dancing on the table once you hear the funky house music…
If you are looking for something a bit special then why not head to the VIP space, where you can sit back and relax on the huge comfy pillows whilst enjoying some fizz!
La Folie Douce is certainly NOT to be missed!
Le Saloon Bar
Saloon Bar opened its doors in Val Thorens back in the 2006/07 season and since then it has become one of the busiest bars in the 3 Valleys.
The bar is in an ideal location, under the Les Neves apartment block at the top of the resort, thus proving difficult to ski past and not drop in for at least one drink.
The bar is a great place to finish a day’s skiing, with live music from the Alps and Scandinavia played every day.
There is a smooth transition from après ski to night time when the bar becomes the place to party the night away.
The bar serves a great range of beers, champagne, shooters and cocktails and happy hour runs from 5-7pm.
The Frog & Roast Beef
Claiming to be the highest pub in Europe and the only real British pub in Val Thorens, this is the for you if you are looking for a taste of home, or rather a pub, from home!
This typically British establishment shows all the main sporting events, mainly the football, on their wall-sized TV.
They also have some of the best live bands in the Alps playing, which draw the crowds in off the slopes.
If you have had a few too many beers and can’t face the mountain without having a belly full of food, look no further – The Frog and Roast Beef open early doors to serve full English breakfasts.
The pub got its name from the original owners, a French ski instructor (The Frog) and his English wife (The Roast Beef).
Au Perchoir
Riding the craft beer revolution, Au Perchoir is the place to head if you fancy a little taste in your mountain beer.
It’s a slightly older crowd than the slopeside bars and the music is slightly quieter which only adds to the appeal.
Opening up to a panoramic terrace with great mountain views, come here to relax after a day on the mountain.
Full of great drinks and unpretentious music complete with board games and a living room style.
Le Viking
Another British-style bar in Val Thorens, showing live sports and hosting live music. Le Viking tends to attract British holidaymakers and is packed with revellers night after night.
The bar has a large selection of international beers, as well as the usual spirits and mixers including the famous toffee vodka.
All of this can be enjoyed at half price during happy ‘hour’ from 4-7pm. This bar is lively with après skiers right through until the early hours of the morning.
Rhum Box
The Rhum Box is a dinky little secret, hidden behind El Gringo’s tex-mex restaurant. As the name suggests, the bar is famous for its flavoured rum – there are 30
different fruit flavoured rums to sample, as well as the more usual range of drinks.
This is one of the quieter bars in Val Thorens and a good place to head if you are looking for a more relaxed drink.
It is popular with the locals and the place where you are most likely to bump into your instructor!
If you like rum, then this is heaven!
Bar 360
This has got to be one of the best young persons Val Thorens apres ski bars. This bar is perfectly located on the piste in Val Thorens, making it the ideal place to stop off for an après drink after a long day on the slopes.
Bar 360 has a large terrace, where everyone tends to hang out and make the most of the afternoon sun whilst enjoying the live music.
There is a happy hour between 4 pm and 6 pm when selected drinks are heavily discounted and live music most afternoons adds to its animated atmosphere.
The bar stays lively until the early hours of the morning; once the bands have finished playing, regular DJs keep the party going.
Jackie
One of the best nightspots in Val Thorens, Jackie employs its staff from all over the globe providing a truly international vibe and incredible party atmosphere.
The club has delicious drinks, good vibes and amazing parties. Opening in 2018 it’s one of the hottest spots in Val Thorens. Funky tunes mixed by talented DJs.
Located on the main bar street of Val Thorens, Rue de Gébroulaz, the bar stays open until the early hours so if you haven’t worn yourself out skiing all day, you can party the night away into the wee hours.
Malaysia
Le Malaysia has been the place to go to since 1986 and is the biggest nightclub in the Alps. There is a mixture of live bands and DJs playing from 10pm-2am before it slips into clubbing mode until closing time at 5 am.
DJs from all over the world have played at Malaysia, including Nicky Romero, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, DJ Pone, RuneRK, Chase & Status, Pendulum…
So if you are after a big night on the tiles get yourself down to Malaysia’s 700m² dance floor and show off your moves!
We hope you found The Best Val Thorens Apres Ski post helpful. If you are looking for more physical activities to indulge in, check out our the events & activities taking place in this resort.
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