Best Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Apres-ski
Who doesn’t enjoy jolly après ski? For some the après ski is almost as important as the skiing itself! Whether the après starts early, up on the mountain, or later down in the village most resorts offer the skier the chance to partake in some form of après ski.
However not all resorts take it to another level, but you can be sure that those listed below do. These are the resorts that have made the après ski scene world famous. So if your après ski involves dancing on tables or the slightly more refined atmosphere of a wine bar, be sure to check out these resorts.
Top 5 Skiing & Snowboarding Resorts for Apres-ski
Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is a popular favourite with the British mainly due to its reasonable accommodation prices...
Mayrhofen Info
Zermatt
With high snow sure slopes and scenery dominated by the mightily impressive Matterhorn, Zermatt is...
Zermatt Info
Solden
Solden with its 2 glaciers, close proximity to Obergurgl, guaranteed snow from November and jolly...
Solden Info
Ischgl
(Resort height - 1400m - 2864m)
Ischgl in Austria is one of the liveliest resorts in the Alps, the après ski is legendary and tends to start earlier afternoon, often directly after lunch.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Apres-ski| ★★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Snowboarding| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR APRES SKI
Whatever your tastes turn to there is a huge amount of variety on offer – from traditional Austrian music, to cocktail bars and nightclubs, discos, there are even a few lap dancing clubs. Be prepared to see people dancing on the tables in their ski gear, there are also some British pubs sitting next to bars with traditional Austrian music and Eurocheese. Most hotels also have their own bars if you are looking for something a bit quieter.
Mayrhofen
(Resort height - 580m - 3250m)
Mayrhofen in Austria is a populate resort for the British and part of the reason is its lively après ski scene, which starts early on the slopes and finishes late.
Great for...
Apres-ski| ★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Non-skiers| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★ | Extent |
Off-piste| ★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR APRES SKI
There are a wide range of venues to suit all tastes and pockets from the lively Sporthotel Strass with its 6 different bars and live music, to pubs, nightclubs and then more sedate options in the hotel bars. The Igloo village also allows people to spend the night up in the ‘cool’ Igloo hotel – not to be missed.
Zermatt
(Resort height - 1620m - 3883m)
Zermatt in Switzerland has a fantastic range of apres ski options to entertain you at the end of a day on the slopes with something to suit everyone whether looking for a quiet piano bar or lively party.
Great for...
Off-piste| ★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Intermediates| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Advanced| ★★★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR APRES SKI
Cocktail and wine bars nestle next to cafes, piano bars and pubs. The Cavern is well worth a visit set deep in the cliff for an unusual experience. Live music can be found throughout the resort and don’t miss the T’Bar disco decorated with old bits of cable cars. There are also sports bars and more traditional pubs too.
Solden
(Resort height - 1377m - 3250m)
Solden in Austria is a fun party town with very jolly après ski. It’s well known for its nightlife which again starts early and finishes late.
Great for...
Snow sure| ★★★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★ | Off-Piste |
Apres-ski| ★★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★ | Extent |
Intermediates| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR APRES SKI
There are a vast range of clubs and bars, many with live music or DJs. You will also find pool tables, darts and live sport shown in many of the bars. If you fancy a boogie then you have many choices too. For something a bit more refined then there are som stylish wine bars too along with cocktails to tempt you.
Verbier
(Resort height - 1500m - 3330m)
Verbier in Switzerland has something for everyone on the apres ski scene, there are so many options it is hard to choose.
Great for...
Apres-ski| ★★ | Beginner |
| ★★★★ | Intermediate |
| ★★★★★ | Advanced |
| ★★★★★ | Off-Piste |
Off-piste| ★★★★ | Snowboarding |
| ★★★★ | Snow Reliability |
| ★★★★★ | Apres-Ski |
| ★★★★ | Extent |
Advanced| ★★★ | Mountain Restaurants |
| ★★★★ | Scenery |
| ★★★ | Village Charm |
| ★★★ | Non-Skiers |
WHY IT’S GREAT FOR APRES SKI
Whether you are looking for chic bars selling champagne and cocktails or live music with wine, beer and Long Island Ice Tea, Verbier has it all. Sports fans can visit the many bars showing live games, families can visit cafes and bars for sumptuous hot chocolate and cakes. Don’t miss the award winning Après Ski bar (the ‘Which’ magazine ‘Best Après Ski Bar Worldwide’) or the Lounge Bar with its tasty ‘bento boxes’.
Ski & Snowboard Resorts for Apres-ski
Alpe d’Huez
Alpe d’Huez is a big league resort rivalling the best the Alps has to offer,...
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Cervinia
Cervinia is Italy’s highest resort and sits under the watchful eye of the Matterhorn. It...
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Chamonix
Standing in the shadow of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is one of the world’s great ski...
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Cortina d’Ampezzo
Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery you will ever see, Cortina d’Ampezzo has...
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Courchevel
Courchevel is one of the most glamorous alpine skiing resorts with stunning hotels, restaurants and...
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Courmayeur
An Italian resort that’s full of character and great for intermediate skiers. Situated on the...
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Crans Montana
If you love cruising, enjoying skiing in the sun and want a mixture of open...
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Davos
Davos’ slopes (which it shares with Klosters) not only provide extensive skiing but also a...
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Grindelwald
With beautiful scenery, 3 decent sized ski areas, (2 of which are shared with Wengen)...
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Kitzbuhel
Think of Kitzbuhel and the one thing that often comes to mind is the annual...
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Klosters
Klosters shares its slopes with Davos and provides a huge and expansive ski area to...
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Les Arcs
One of the most popular alpine resorts, Les Arcs scores highly in all areas and...
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Les Deux Alpes
Les Deux Alpes is one of France’s best and most well known resorts. It has...
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Livigno
Set in an isolated bleak valley Livigno may not be everyone’s first choice on their...
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Madonna di Campiglio
With reasonably snow sure slopes, some lovely long intermediate terrain, and new lifts linking the...
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Mayrhofen
Mayrhofen is a popular favourite with the British mainly due to its reasonable accommodation prices...
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Morzine
Morzine is a picturesque village that shares its slopes with Les Gets and is linked...
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Obergurgl & Hochgurgl
Set at the end of the Otz valley Obergurgl and Hochgurgl are famed for being...
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Obertauern
Obertauern, located in the Saltzburg ski region, is a little known gem and once you’ve...
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Saalbach Hinterglemm
Saalbach-Hinterglemm is a ski area in a valley that is comprised of 2 villages (Saalbach...
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Saas Fee
With spectacular scenery, a charming traffic free village, snow sure skiing, an impressive vertical, and...
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Sauze d’Oulx
Sauze d’Oulx is a large and well known resort that forms part of the vast...
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Schladming
Set over 4 mountains, Schladming is one of Austria’s most well known resorts which has...
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Selva Val Gardena
Part of the huge world famous Sella Ronda circuit (offering 1200 kms of slopes) and...
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Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier’s slopes are located above villages from which the 4 main areas can be...
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Sestriere
Part of the huge Milky Way circuit (offering 400 kms of slopes), Sestriere is a...
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Solden
Solden with its 2 glaciers, close proximity to Obergurgl, guaranteed snow from November and jolly...
Solden Info
St Anton
Located in the Arlberg region and sharing its lift pass with neighbouring Lech, Zurs, St...
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St Moritz
Surrounded by stunning scenery and runs spread over 3 distinct ski areas (totalling 350kms of...
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Tignes
High, snow sure, and forming the Espace Killy ski region (300 kms of slopes) with...
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Val d’Isere
Great skiing, great snow, great atmosphere and great nightlife – what more could you want...
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Val Thorens
Val Thorens is a major league resort and part of the famous linked Three Valleys...
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Villars
With a good selection of intermediate runs, the opportunity of some off piste for experts,...
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Wengen
Set in the Junfrau region of Switzerland, Wengen is situated in an absolutely wonderful area...
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Zermatt
With high snow sure slopes and scenery dominated by the mightily impressive Matterhorn, Zermatt is...
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