You always had to choose: sledding and hot chocolate or jacuzzi then nightclub. But this winter in the Alps, you’ll discover the future of après-ski.
Good times at La Folie Douce
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.
Thrills by day, thrills by night
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.
Snowy jazz
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.
Beyond the summits
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
Eskimo nights
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
Hiking by night
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.
End your day at a spa
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.
Zoom in:
- La folie douce
- Tignes
- Jazz'Alp (French only)
- Aussois (French only)
More information to plan your perfect French ski holiday
By Émilie Guilhen
Copywriter and copy editor in Paris.
