Despite being modern and purpose-built, Val Thorens is one of the livelier resorts for après ski in the French Alps, with several of the venues noting that they are, for example, “the highest Irish pub in Europe” (that’s The Shamrock).
When the lifts close the on-mountain Folie Douce by the Plein Sud and Pionniers lifts is usually buzzing with its signature cabaret acts and table dancing, but there are plenty of lively bars dpwn is resort too including The Frog and Roast Beef which has a very popular happy house and live music, the Red Fox for karaoke and the Sherlock.
There are plenty of quieter options if you’re looking for less full-on nightlife including the Rhum Box Cafe and O’Connells while Driv’Inn is run by Val Thorens local, Gérard Faggio and is themes on F1 motor racing with F1 simulators where you can even do some simulated ice driving.
Most bars stay open to 2am and there are a couple of nightspots as well including Malaysia, open to 4am with a two-hour happy hour from 10.30pm to half-past-midnight which has hosted some of the world’s best DJs including Rudimental, AfroJack and Calvin Harris.
