{"id":52452,"date":"2021-11-10T10:43:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T09:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=52452"},"modified":"2025-10-30T08:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T07:33:32","slug":"what-is-apres-ski-our-guide-to-your-time-off-the-slopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/what-is-apres-ski-our-guide-to-your-time-off-the-slopes\/","title":{"rendered":"What is apr\u00e8s-ski? Our guide to your time off the slopes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Racing down freshly covered pistes, spending quality time with family and friends, and getting great exercise are just some of the reasons to go on a skiing holiday this winter. But what is there to do when you\u2019re not skiing? Lifts tend to close around 4pm, so if you\u2019re a first-time skier, you may be wondering how you can make the most of your time off the slopes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, some of the best fun can be had at \u2018apr\u00e8s-ski\u2019, and we\u2019re here to tell you what there is to do, where to go, and some of our top tips. Read on to find out more\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is Apr\u00e8s-Ski?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Apr\u00e8s-Ski<\/strong> Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quite literally, apr\u00e8s-ski is the French phrase meaning \u2018after ski\u2019. It refers to the more social time spent doing non-skiing activities in the mountains \u2013 of which there are plenty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different resorts offer different kinds of apr\u00e8s-ski, depending on the typical type of guest that visits. Areas such as the Aravis appeal to families keen to try mountain-based activities, whereas somewhere like the 3 Valleys appeals to groups of friends who are keen to explore the lively bar scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at what you can get up to after you\u2019re finished skiing for the day\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apr\u00e8s<\/strong> Bars<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here are our top picks of some of the best apr\u00e8s-ski bars in the French Alps\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Rond Point<\/strong>, M\u00e9ribel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lovingly known to locals and seasonnaires as the \u2018Ronnie\u2019, this is a must-visit spot for apr\u00e8s-ski in France. Live music, great views, and a buzzing atmosphere are guaranteed. See their website here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Folie Douce, (see resorts below)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

La Folie Douce<\/a><\/strong>, established in 1980, has a longstanding reputation for attracting fun-seekers from all over the world. Stop off and enjoy lunch with a stunning mountain backdrop, or head there late afternoon for table-top dancing, champagne showers, and live DJ sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to enjoy La Folie Douce from our following resorts\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n