If you are passionate about skiing and like to party after a day on the slopes, you are in the right place. Haute-Savoie and Savoie are full of ski resorts where the nighttime atmosphere is as lively as the daytime on the slopes. Discover our selection of the most festive stations in these two departments!
The most festive resorts in Haute-Savoie
1. Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Chamonix is the star of the Alps: a legendary, international and ultra-festive place. After a day sliding down the slopes of Mont-Blanc, it's the perfect time to meet up with your friends and exchange your best ski memories… or even imagine the crazy evenings that await you!
To start the evening gently, go to Bar'd Up, Barracuda, L'Alibi Bar or Privilège, ideal spots to enjoy a delicious cocktail. If you're more of the type who wants to keep the party going, head to the Carmen Club or the Amnesia, where the atmosphere remains electric until the morning.
2. Avoriaz
If partying is part of your DNA, then you've come to the right place! Avoriaz, with its unique architecture and electrifying atmosphere, is the perfect place for a getaway with friends. For your après-ski, the Shooters Music Bar, La Cabane or even The Place, with their cocktails and DJ sets, are essential places. And if you really want to prolong the party, the Yak, a nightclub where locals and vacationers mingle, welcomes you until the morning. And the icing on the cake: the very latest Folie Douce has opened its doors in Avoriaz!
In terms of events, Avoriaz stands out with the Rock the Pistes festival, a musical event where you can dance… directly on the ski slopes. And for electronic music lovers, the Snowboxx festival transforms the resort into a real party ground, punctuated by the beats of the biggest international DJs.
The most festive resorts in Savoie
3. Meribel
Méribel, the chic resort of the Trois Vallées, combines luxury and celebration with unique elegance. Known for its lively après-ski, it attracts partygoers from all over the world. With bars like the Rond-Point or the Downtown Bar and nightclubs such as Sully's and Les Saints-Pères Club, the resort promises evenings that last until the morning. An event not to be missed? The Soundclash, a real battle of DJs between the Tavern and the Abreuvoir, where the atmosphere reaches new heights.
In addition to after-parties, Méribel regularly organizes live concerts for all tastes, from electro to jazz, to vary the pleasures after a day on the slopes.
4. Tignes
Tignes is the place where we live at 100 miles an hour! During the day, La Folie Douce awaits you for unforgettable musical moments, with your feet in the snow. To start the evening in complete privacy, places like the Loop Bar, L'robase Café or The Marmot Arms are perfect. If you want a more festive après-ski, head to Cocorico, the Granite-bar or L'Inside, where electro DJ sets go on non-stop. And for those who want to keep the party going until the morning, don't miss Blue Girl and L'Avant Garde.
As for events, Tignes has something to delight partygoers. Between New Year's Eve, European Snow Pride and Spring Break, which celebrates the end of the season with two weeks of skiing, festivities and entertainment, the evenings are always lively and full of surprises.
5. Courchevel
Courchevel is the resort where luxury and celebration meet perfectly. After a day on the slopes, head to the Funky Fox Bar or the Schuss Café for a well-deserved aperitif, before heading to the resort's legendary nightclub, Les Caves. For more intimate and musical evenings, go to Prends ta luge et tir-toi, a friendly and festive place where live concerts abound and champagne flows freely.
Courchevel also offers exclusive events, such as private parties and high-altitude concerts, to party in style. Something to have a blast… as long as you have the budget!
6. Val Thorens
Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe, is a real nerve center of the party. Known for its après-ski events, it attracts partygoers from all over the world thanks to its numerous spots. The resort stands out in particular with its Folie Douce, located at an altitude of 2,600 meters, the highest open-air club in Europe, where open-air DJ sets punctuate the days. Bars like Le Monde and Bar Club Jackie also offer a festive atmosphere, with DJs and non-stop music. As for clubs, it's impossible not to mention the legendary Le Malaysia nightclub, which has hosted international DJs for over 30 years, such as Calvin Harris and Afrojack.
Val Thorens is also famous for its flagship events, such as the Festi Val Tho, a three-day festival that attracts the best electro DJs for concerts at the heart of the slopes. And at the end of the season, don't miss La Grande Dernier, with its entertainment and a free DJ evening to end the season in style.
7. Val d’Isère
Val d'Isère, a true temple of mountain partying, is the cradle of the legendary Folie Douce, a must for lovers of evenings and music. But the party doesn't stop there! After a day on the slopes, start the evening at Le Petit Danois, before heading to unmissable places like the Doudoune Club or the legendary Dicks Tea Bar, open since 1979, where the atmosphere never weakens, quite the contrary! Night owls can dance there until morning. For a quieter atmosphere, the XV, the Bar du Blizzard or La Mourra are perfect places to enjoy a cocktail in an intimate and friendly atmosphere.
