Après-ski restaurant and party venue
Piste Plein Sud, above 2600m
Val Thorens, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: Contact via official website
La Folie Douce Val Thorens is a world-famous après-ski destination located at over 2600m altitude. It combines dining with live music and entertainment, offering multiple terraces and dining areas. Known for its festive atmosphere, it attracts large crowds for lunch and the legendary afternoon party with DJs and performers.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 9:00 to 17:00 (party atmosphere in the afternoon)
Nightclub
Place Caron, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 05 25
Le Malaysia is the largest and most famous nightclub in the Alps, located in the heart of Val Thorens. For over 33 years it has been the main nightlife destination in the resort, offering live concerts every evening followed by DJ sets until the early morning. With its large dance floor, industrial-style interior and international atmosphere, it attracts a young and energetic crowd looking for a proper party at 2300 meters altitude.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 23:00 to 04:00 (live music from 23:00, followed by DJ sets)
Après-ski and party bar
Rue de Gébroulaz (main bar street)
73440 Val Thorens, France
Saloon Bar is one of the most famous and lively après-ski bars in Val Thorens. Located on the main bar street, it offers a classic wild après-ski atmosphere with live music, DJs, dancing on tables, and a strong international crowd. It is known as a high-energy spot that continues the party from afternoon into the evening.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from afternoon until late (exact hours vary by season)
Gastro bar with live music
Fahrenheit Seven Hotel, Place de la Lombarde
297 Rue de la Lombarde, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 04 04
Le ZINC is the iconic gastro bar of the Fahrenheit Seven hotel. It offers a relaxed yet festive atmosphere with excellent drinks, sharing plates, and regular live music or DJ sets. A popular spot for both hotel guests and locals who come to enjoy good wine, cocktails, and a lively evening in a stylish setting.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 18:00 (evening service with music and DJ sets)
Après-ski bar with live music
Central Val Thorens (bar street area)
73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: Check official website
Café Snesko is a popular Danish-style après-ski bar known for its lively atmosphere, live music, and dancing. It opens in the afternoon and quickly fills up with people looking for a fun and energetic après-ski experience. The bar has a reputation for wild evenings with performers and a strong party vibe.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 16:00 (12:00 on Saturdays), live music from 17:30
Savoyard restaurant and après-ski bar
Résidence Le Cheval Blanc, Rue du Soleil
Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 03 74
Le Chaudron Magique is a warm and welcoming Savoyard restaurant and pizzeria located in the Cheval Blanc residence. It offers traditional mountain specialities, pizzas, and grilled meats in a cosy alpine atmosphere. In the evening it also functions as a pleasant après-ski and evening bar, making it a convenient spot for both dining and drinks.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 18:30 (bar opens earlier for après-ski)
Late night club with karaoke
Rue de Gébroulaz (main bar street)
73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: Check official website
Klub Summit is a proper late-night nightclub in the centre of Val Thorens. It offers karaoke until around midnight, after which it transforms into a full club with DJs playing commercial house, pop, and disco. The venue has a strong party energy and is popular for those looking to continue the night after the bars close.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Nightly from 23:00 until late (karaoke until ~00:30–01:00, then club mode)
Savoyard and Italian restaurant with bar
Les Balcons de Val Thorens, Rue des Balcons
Rue des Balcons, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 91 91
l’Auberge des Balcons is a popular restaurant and bar located in the Les Balcons de Val Thorens residence, easily accessible from the Plein Sud slope. It offers a mix of Savoyard specialities and Italian dishes in a warm mountain atmosphere. Guests can enjoy lunch on the sunny terrace with panoramic views or dinner in the cosy dining room, with a friendly bar area for drinks and après-ski.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Lunch 12:00–14:00, Dinner from 18:30
British pub with live music
Central Val Thorens
73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: Check official website
The Frog (also known as The Frog and Roastbeef Pub) is one of the most famous British-style pubs in Val Thorens and claims to be the highest pub in Europe. It is popular for its lively atmosphere, good selection of beers, pub food, and regular live music. A classic spot for both après-ski and evening drinks with an international crowd.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from afternoon until late (live music on selected days)
Hotel bar with live music and après-ski
Hotel Altapura, Rue du Soleil
Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 80 36 80 36
The Bar at Altapura is the hotel’s main evening spot, offering a lively yet elegant atmosphere with cocktails, live music, and regular après-ski events. It features concerts on selected evenings and a pleasant terrace, making it a popular place to unwind after skiing or enjoy a festive night out in a stylish 5-star setting.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from late afternoon, with live music on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Restaurant and bar on the snow front
Place Caron, Val Thorens
Place Caron, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 00 48
La Maison is one of the most popular restaurants and bars in Val Thorens, located directly on the snow front. It combines Aveyron and Savoyard cuisine in a bright, modern setting with stunning mountain views. During the day it operates as a brasserie with pizzas and classic dishes, while in the evening it transforms into a lively bar and restaurant with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.
Season: Winter (November – May)
Opening hours: Daily from 08:00 (lunch and dinner service, bar in the evening)
Restaurant and bar at the foot of the slopes
Rue du Soleil, Val Thorens
Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 10 40
Le Rendez-vous is a popular restaurant and bar located directly at the foot of the slopes with easy ski-in access. It offers a mix of Italian and Savoyard cuisine, including pizzas, pasta, and traditional mountain dishes. Guests can enjoy lunch on the sunny south-facing terrace or dinner in a warm atmosphere, with a bar area for drinks and après-ski.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Lunch 11:30–15:00, Dinner from 18:30
Lounge bar with DJ and après-ski
Les Chalets du Thorens complex, on the slopes
Rue du Soleil, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 00 02 80
Le 360° Bar is a popular lounge bar located directly on the slopes within the Les Chalets du Thorens complex. It offers a vibrant atmosphere with live DJ sets, après-ski, and evening parties. With its 360-degree mountain views, it is one of the top spots in Val Thorens for those looking to enjoy music, drinks, and a festive mood both during the day and into the night.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from afternoon until late evening (DJ sets in the evening)
Alpine restaurant with wine bar
Place Caron, 73440 Val Thorens, France
Phone: +33 4 79 07 45 64
Alpen Art is a stylish alpine restaurant and wine bar located on Place Caron in the heart of Val Thorens. It offers refined Savoyard and mountain-inspired cuisine, including fondues, grilled meats, and homemade desserts, paired with an excellent selection of alpine wines. The warm and elegant atmosphere makes it suitable both for lunch and for a relaxed evening with drinks and good food.
Season: Winter (December – April)
Opening hours: Daily from 9:00 to 23:00 (bar and snacks available throughout the day)
