7 new après-ski ideas this winter

Welcome to the temple of all things not skiing! At La Folie Douce in Val d'Isère, the après-ski starts at midday out on the open-air dance floor. Don’t forget to take your beanie off if you want to let your hair down! You can find La Folie Douce venues in Alpe d'Huez, St-Gervais-Megève, Val Thorens, Meribel-Courchevel and Avoriaz (opening in December 2018). Don't miss the opening this winter of the new La Folie Douce hotel concept in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.

Have an early night to hit the superlative slopes, or keep the party going at a free concert at the electronic music festival, or even an unforgettable NYE? In Tignes, anything is possible.

A jazz festival made by locals, for locals, and for the love of the craft. The Jazz’Alp Festival in l’Alpe du Grand Serre shows you the other side of the Alps.

The best sunset of your life awaits you as you float above the summits in a paraglider. It’s the only time you’ll look down on Mont Blanc. More information about La Plagne

Outdoor temperature: 2°C. Fortunately, winter sleeping bags and a hearty mountain meal can be found at the Williwaw Inuit village. (French only). You won’t forget this night in a hurry. More information about Orcières Merlette 1850

Forget summer hikes, sunburn, and stony ground. In Aussois, you can try nocturnal hikes on the snow. A one-hour walk in total silence. At the end, a fondu awaits in the hut.

In Chamonix, the Heliopic Sweet & Spa hotel awaits at the Aiguille du Midi cable car. Forget time with a divine well-being break overlooking the summits.