The best après-ski and nightlife around Tignes & Val d'Isère

After a long day conquering the mountain, Tignes is ready and waiting to help you unwind before dinner. You’re never far away from a Happy Hour and with a wide variety of bars close to one another, it’s up to you whether you get comfy in one or keep on moving!

The Marmot Arms

Where is it? In Tignes Le Lac at the bottom of the Palafour lift The Marmot is open all day and serves breakfast from 10am, but happy hour runs between 4 and6pm. Expect great live après music and a wide selection of beers (including some craft ales), ciders, spirits and cocktails. This is a favourite hang out after a good day on the slopes, particularly if it's left you hungry. Pick up a delicious homemade burger with a side of spicy Marmot fries – just right to refuel you ready for the night ahead!

Loop Bar Where is it? Tignes Le Lac at the bottom of the Trolles slope With a south-facing sun terrace and ski-in ski-out convenience, Loop Bar is an ideal place to stop on your way back down from the mountain. If you like live music, you'll love Loop and there’s always something going on to keep you entertained, long into the evening. Check out their weekly ‘What’s On’ guide when you get to resort and make the most of their happy hour prices, which start at 4pm.

Tignes is a resort where you canparty long into the night if you want to, but where to go?

Underground Where is it? Tignes Le Lac, near the Palafour lift Start your night with live music and DJs in Underground. The party atmosphere builds as the evening goes on, and if you fancy a midnight snack, they serve their famous nachos long into the night. Open until 1.30am.

Jack’s Club Where is it? In the bowling alley in Tignes Le Lac If you’re after a late night party, then look no further than Jack’s. Playing everything from 70s disco to 90s rock, there's sure to be tunes playing that’ll keep you dancing until it’s early time to put your skis back on! Open from 11pm to 4am.

Le Melting Pot Where is it? In Tignes Val Claret If mainstream music isn’t your thing and you fancy hanging out with the seasonnaires, Le Melting Pot is the place to go. Drum & bass and hip hop attract a crowd who love to party the night away until they close. Open from 11pm to 5am.

New Year in Tignes Tignes’ New Year’s Eve party has one of the best reputations in the Alps! There will be music to get everyone dancing on Europe’s highest dancefloor, so there's no excuses not to go. At midnight, the surrounding mountains are lit up with a fantastic fireworks display and a party on the snowfront; could there be a better way to see in the New Year?

Val d’Isère is one of the most famous ski resorts in France, oozing quality, class and style. Après here is much more laid back than in neighbouring Tignes, but as the evening goes on there’s sure to be a late night party with live music or a DJ that’ll have you dancing until the early hours!

La Folie Douce Where is it? At the top of the La Daille gondola Val d’Isère is the home of La Folie Douce as the very first one was opened here back in 1981. If you only go to one après bar during your stay, make sure it's at La Folie Douce! The vibrant mix of DJs, singers, dancers and musicians attract crowds from both Val d’Isère and Tignes who want to experience the legendary party. For a real treat, book yourself onto the VERANDA where you’re guaranteed the full VIP treatment.

Cocorico Where is it? At the bottom of Èpaule du Charvel pistes, above the Solaise Express gondola It seems that everyone who goes to Cocoricos can’t get enough of it - some people say that it’s even better than La Folie Douce. A happy hour, live music and a DJ playing real party tunes ensure that the crowd have an après experience to (hopefully) remember!

Moris Pub Where is it? On the Avenue du Prariond, near the tourist office The Moris Pub has a really friendly atmosphere, live music and happy hours, all of which make it a great place to let your hair down and party at the end of long day on the mountain. They show live sports and have a kitchen that serves up all sorts of classics, burgers and snacks too.

La Cave sur le Comptoir Where is it? On Avenue Olympique, near the Sherpa supermarket If live music and partying aren’t quite your style and you fancy a chilled out bar for some pre-dinner drinks, then La Cave could be right up your street. A cosy wine bar with an extensive wine list, this is the place to go for a catch up with friends over a decent glass of vin rouge or blanc.

If you’re after a late night party, Val d’Isère has a couple of options that should keep you entertained!

IMA Club Where is it? Rue du Parc du Sports formally Dick’s tea bar, it's a Val d’Isère institution and is the place to head if you want to stay out until the early hours. It's open until 5am so you’ll just have time for a quick snooze before it’s time to get your boots back on and head out onto the slopes to start all over again! 

Le Graal Where is it? Route de la Balme Le Graal is Dick’s main rival on the late night scene. Wednesday is the time to head to this nightspot to experience their big club night ‘Electro graal’, with live acts and DJs to entertain you through the night.