One of the big draws of Val d’Isère is its famous nightlife. It’s one of the very few resorts where its best known après ski venues are known independently of the resort.
No trip to Val d’Isere is complete without a trip to La Folie Douce, the ultimate après ski experience and now a world-renowned brand. This spectacular après ski venue serves up a daily on-mountain cabaret show and pumping Dj until the lifts close, what’s more, those with weary legs can simply hop in the cable car down to La Daille instead of skiing down.
In town, just at the base of the Solaise lift, Cocoricos offers legendary après ski sessions with a huge outside bar area and terrace. We also recommend trying out the brand new Saloon Bar, housed in what used to be Cafe Face. Saloon Bar features two sleek, fast-flowing bars with a host of international DJ’s playing every day.
After dark La Baraque offers live music and a fantastic selection of local wine. Victors is also a must-try and is popular with locals and ski instructors who all enjoy the lively atmosphere, good food and good music, not to mention the famous cocktails, and daily 2-4-1 Happy Hours.
Those looking to stay out and dance into the small hours must visit Dick’s Tea Bar (+33 6 51 39 99 81;
www.dicksteabar.com), a resort stalwart for four decades and where The Club opens from 1.30am – 5am. A huge highlight is the Doudoune Club, which hosts the biggest and best club nights in Val d’Isere. Located under the nursery slopes it can be tricky to find. It has also hosted household names such as David Guetta, Pete Tong and Roger Sanchez and boasts the best sound system in the Alps.
There are, however, lots of other options of course, from loud and lively pubs to suave and sophisticated cocktail lounge bars and you can expect a wide range of live acts from the latest, greatest DJs to outrageous cabaret performances. Once the lifts close for the evening Val d’Isère has it all.
