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The best après-ski bars in Les Deux Alpes

Le Pano Bar, Les Deux Alpes
Le Pano Bar, Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes is renowned for having one of the most vibrant après scenes of any resort in France. After a spot of afternoon partying, there are some 30 bars in town to choose from and, if you’re in the dance-until-dawn camp, you won’t be disappointed.

For further Les Deux Alpes inspiration, see our guides to the resort's best accommodation and restaurants.

Le Motown Café


Le Motown Café is a nice little bar for sipping cocktails and enjoying house tapas (free) to Motown music.

Contact: 00 33 4 76 80 55 47; facebook.com/motowncafe

Le Motown Café, Les Deux Alpes - monica dalmasso
Le Motown Café, Les Deux Alpes - monica dalmasso

Le Pano Bar


On the mountain opposite the Jandri Express mid-station, Le Pano Bar is where the afternoon partying begins, with a DJ from 3pm till 5pm. Later on the action moves on to some 30 bars in town.

Contact: panobar2alpes.com

L'Avalanche Club


A resort institution for the late night crowd L'Avalanche Club has been going for the best part of 20 years, and is open from 11.30am to 6am. It features a mix of dance and house music with themed nights and competitions.

Contact: 00 33 4 76 80 52 44; facebook.com/lavalanchenightclub

L'Avalanche Club, Les Deux Alpes
L'Avalanche Club, Les Deux Alpes

Smithy’s Tavern


Smithy's Tavern is a massive wooden chalet with a restaurant and bar particularly popular with British visitors for its artisan beers and home-made ‘genepi fusion’.

Contact: smithystavern.com

Smithy’s Tavern, Les Deux Alpes
Smithy’s Tavern, Les Deux Alpes

Chez Nous 2

A new tapas bar managed by two enthusiastic ladies, Ophélie and Sophie. They offer local produce as well as specialties from their homeland in the southwest of France. Located on Place de Venosc, Chez Nous 2 is a friendly and cosy place to stop for a drink and a bite.

Contact: 00 33 4 76 79 07 34; facebook.com

K.ré


K.ré, on Rue des Vikings, is known for its huge menu of shots, with 150 to choose from. The music is ‘acid jazz’ in the early evening, moving onto electro by the end of the night.

Contact: 00 33 6 30 93 45 00

K.ré, Les Deux Alpes
K.ré, Les Deux Alpes

Bistrot Chamois Lodge


Le Bistrot du Chamois Lodge, on the ground floor of the hotel of the same name, has a warm and cosy atmosphere, with an extensive cocktail list, including a special each week. Giant platters of local cheeses and meats are available to order, plus there’s a great outdoor terrace with heaters and open fires.

Contact: chamoislodge.fr

Bistrot Chamois Lodge, Les Deux Alpes
Bistrot Chamois Lodge, Les Deux Alpes

Pub Windsor


It claims to having been the first bar to be built when the resort opened, and Pub Windsor is still going strong. The atmosphere is welcoming and there’s a choice of 100 beers. Open until 2am.

Contact: 00 33 9 60 45 80 81; facebook.com/PubWindsorLesDeuxAlpes