Top 3 for resorts for après-ski

Après-ski can be just as important as the quality of skiing for some people. So if you are someone who likes to combine a great party with great skiing then check out some of the resorts below. We guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Courchevel in France provides a lively nightlife

Courchevel, France is one of the best ski resorts in France, although to really enjoy yourself you’ll need your bank card and a friends but then you will be rewarded with a lively après-ski and nightlife. The best time at France’s ritziest resort, which boasts some superb luxury ski chalets, can be found at Courcheval 1850 where there are plenty of bars with live music to choose from. But those looking for a cheaper night should head to the bars and discos at Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1550. Rocky’s Bar on 1650 is the place to head if you want a traditional English pub.

The greatest show on snow at Mayrhofen in Austria

Mayrhofen is renowned for its après-ski and the party starts before you even leave the slopes at the Schirm Bar and Pilz Bar before spreading down to the Ice Bar at the Sporthotel Strass. The Arena night club has a capacity of 2,500 and with frequent live bands and entertainment it is generally full every night. Other popular venues in the resort include Niki’s Schirmbar and Mo’s. For those who fancy some English beer The Scotland Yard pub is the place to go. Its reputation as a party venue is thanks to ‘the greatest show on snow’ the Snowbombing festival which offers a unique clubbing experience in the mountains and attracts popular music acts. Mayrhofen has hosted the festival since 2005. Austria certainly leads the way when it comes to après-ski.

There’s more après-ski than skiing in Cortina, Italy

Not a place for those on a budget, Cortina is one of the classiest, yet most expensive après-ski resorts. It boasts five nightclubs, 20 bars and over 40 restaurants so you really are spoilt for choice. A considerable portion of the visitors who take a ski holiday to Cortina in Italy usually don’t ski at all. There are some very good top-end restaurants which are good for food-lovers. The best nightclubs to go to are Area Ronco, Nuovo Cenrto and Blu room.

We have the perfect catered ski chalets for you to head back to once you have partied the night away.