J'aime Alpe d'Huez
J'aime Alpe d'Huez

Bars & Après-ski

23 establishments

Après-ski in Alpe d'Huez is an institution. From 4pm, terraces come alive and the resort turns into a party. La Folie Douce, perched at altitude, and Smithy's Tavern in the resort are unmissable references. The highly international crowd — British, Dutch, Scandinavians — gives Alpe d'Huez's après-ski scene a unique atmosphere in the French Alps. The Avenue des Jeux is where most bars and clubs are concentrated.

Smithy's Tavern

Irish bar

Lively Irish bar, live music, warm atmosphere in season.

📍 131 route du Coulet

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Underground

Bar / Nightclub

Bar and nightclub, concerts and themed nights, open until the early hours.

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Le Igloo

Bar / Nightclub

Trendy bar and unmissable nightclub in Alpe d'Huez, festive atmosphere.

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Avalanche Bar

Bar

Friendly bar with terrace, aperitifs and cocktails in the resort.

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La Folie Douce

Mountain bar / Club

Festive mountain-top bar above the slopes, DJ sets and concerts, sunny terrace.

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O2 Club

Nightclub

Alpe d'Huez nightclub, dance nights and party atmosphere.

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Les Caves Bar

Bar

Warm underground bar, ideal for après-ski.

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Pub Le Grizzli

Bar / Pub

Friendly pub with a large beer selection and a sporty atmosphere.

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Le Chamois Bar

Bar

Resort bar with entertainment and live match screenings.

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Bar de l'Hôtel Royal Ours Blanc

Hotel bar

Elegant bar at the Hôtel Royal Ours Blanc, cocktails and refined mountain atmosphere.

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Le Sporting

Bar

Sports bar with terrace, entertainment and events in season.

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Buddha Bar Beach Alpe d'Huez

Lounge bar

Upscale lounge bar, relaxed atmosphere and creative cocktails.

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Slalom Bar

Après-ski bar

Après-ski bar, the meeting point for skiers after a day on the slopes.

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Le Tremplin

Bar / Brasserie

Slope-side brasserie bar, craft beers and charcuterie boards.

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Queen Victoria Pub

English pub

English pub with draught beers and a British atmosphere, very popular with English skiers.

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IDA's Bar

Bar

Vaujany

Bar au cœur de Vaujany, ouvert de 8h à minuit tous les jours (petit-déjeuner, café, bière après-ski, cocktails), happy hour dès 17h.

📍 469 Place du Rissiou

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Le QG Vaujany

Bar / Pub

Vaujany

Bar-pub au centre de Vaujany, grande sélection de bières, diffusion d'événements sportifs et ambiance musicale.

📍 5 Passage des Balcons

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Le P'tit Verre d'Oz

Bar à vins / Tapas

Oz-en-Oisans

Bar à tapas, vins et cocktails au cœur de la station d'Oz 3300, planches de fromages et charcuterie, concerts live le lundi en saison.

📍 30 rue de la Giette, Oz Station

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Ozzie Bar

Bar / Après-ski

Oz-en-Oisans

Bar après-ski sur les pistes à l'ouest du village d'Oz Station, terrasse, cocktails et animations, généralement ouvert de 16h à 1h en saison.

📍 Résidence Le Hors Piste, Oz Station

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Le Barbichette

Bar / Brasserie après-ski

Auris-en-Oisans

Brasserie de montagne au pied des pistes d'Auris, grande terrasse ensoleillée, happy hour après-ski, animations en soirée.

📍 4 Chemin du Front de Neige, Résidence l'Étendard

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Le Schuss Bar

Bar / Restaurant

Auris-en-Oisans

Bar-restaurant au centre de la station d'Auris, spécialités montagnardes, bar à cocktails, bières et vins locaux, terrasse ensoleillée.

📍 10 Place des Écrins

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L'Abreuvoir

Bar

Auris-en-Oisans

Bar convivial sur la place principale de la station d'Auris, tenu par Rémi et Antoine, pizzas maison, jeux de société, concerts et diffusion d'événements sportifs.

📍 18 Place des Orgières

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SKOB

Bar / Restaurant après-ski

Auris-en-Oisans

Restaurant-bar au pied des pistes d'Auris, cuisine mêlant spécialités montagnardes et flamandes, large choix de bières belges et françaises, grande terrasse ensoleillée, événements type DJ set en terrasse en saison.

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FAQs — Après-ski in Alpe d'Huez

What is the best après-ski bar in Alpe d'Huez?+

La Folie Douce is the most festive altitude spot — DJ sets and concerts on the terrace before the final descent. In resort, Smithy's Tavern (Irish bar) is the liveliest address, hugely popular with the British crowd. Queen Victoria Pub and Underground complete the picture.

When does après-ski start in Alpe d'Huez?+

Après-ski typically kicks off around 3:30-4pm when the slopes start closing. La Folie Douce starts its entertainment earlier in the afternoon. In resort, bars continue until 2am, and clubs like Underground and O2 Club stay open until dawn.

Are there nightclubs in Alpe d'Huez?+

Yes, the resort has several clubs: Underground and Le Igloo are the two main nightclubs, with themed nights and resident DJs. O2 Club is also a must for the most festive evenings of the season.

Are the bars in Alpe d'Huez open in summer?+

Some bars open in summer, especially during the Megavalanche period and Tour de France stages. Nightlife is much quieter than in winter though. Check individual listings or call ahead in the shoulder season.