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About Val d'Isère Ski Resort

Considered by many to be the world's premier ski resort, Val d'Isère is hard to fault, offering some of the best skiing anywhere together with exciting and lively après ski. The heart of Val d'Isère dates back to the 13th century, complementing its higher, more futuristic neighbour, Tignes. Between the two, there are around 97 ski-lifts whisking you in all directions up to heights of over 3450m (11,340ft), including the glacier on the Grande Motte, guaranteeing excellent snow.

Apres ski in Val d'Isère

Lively right through to the early hours. • Dick's T-Bar for the best laser show and videos, Pacific Bar - pub atmosphere, the Moris Pub for a lively atmosphere with live bands. Try also Cafe Face.

Families and children

All resorts have ski schools for children from as young as 3 and a good selection of nurseries are offered. The children's area at 1800 has a moving carpet lifts, a sledging track and a climbing wall.

Activites in Val d'Isère

• Cinema with regular films in English • Skidoo riding • Indoor swimming-pool free with 7-21 day lift-pass • Fitness centre with English tuition • Paragliding • Ice climbing • Ice rink

Eating Out in Val d'Isère

Over 80 restaurants - all categories • 3-course French meal around 23 Euro • Fondue for 27 Euro including wine • Pizza from 10 Euro • “1789” for traditional fondues, La Perdrix Blanche and Le Lodge for the best pizzas in town, Bananas for Mexican food.

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Apres Ski in Val d'Isère

Val d'Isère is one of the top ski resorts of Europe for both its skiing terrain and après ski. Straight after a great day on the slopes après ski starts in bars such as Bananas and Café Face. Après ski then continues through to the early hours of the following day – so if you can keep up with the party scene of Val d'Isere you will be probably find yourself in Dicks T-Bar in the early hours of each morning.

For those of you looking for a bit more of relaxed atmosphere after a hard days skiing can try out one of the many quieter bars with roaring log fires.

If shopping is on your hot list of Après ski activities - Val d'Isere will not disappoint. There are designer shops, technical winter sports shops and every Monday the open-air market comes to Val d’Isere.

From a party night to a quiet apres ski drink or a quality meal, we've selected our favourite places to go (below) and have divided them into two sections: bars and restaurants. Enjoy!

La Folie Douce

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If Champagne spray, pounding Eurotrash music, and thrusting, spandex-clad French singers are your cup of tea, then look no further than a typical après ski session at the Folie Douce in Val d’Isere. Set right up on the mountain, at the top of the home runs coming down into La Daille, the Folie Douce’s music can be heard reverberating through the resort from 4pm onwards. The “piece de resistance” of the whole Folie Douce operation is Keli Starlight – owner and singer – who lunges on the bar, twisting pop songs into his own crazy remixes (cover your ears, children), while wearing a variety of plastic-and-faux-fur creations. He is supported by a live sax player, DJ, and a drummer positioned on the roof above all the mayhem. If you go to Val d'Isere and you don't go to the Folie, you need to have a word with yourself.

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Dicks Tea Bar

Telephone:+ 33 (0)4 79 06 14 87 (France)
Email:info@dicksteabar.com
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Dicks Tea Bar has become an iconic name in the French Alps having been established over 30 years ago – a place where countless generations of winter holiday-makers have come to let their hair down after a day on the slopes. From winter season 2010/2011, Dicks Alpine Bars Ltd, has been under new ownership. The group’s venues, Dicks Val D'Isere & Meribel and The Den Bar & Kitchen, Meribel have undergone some major renovations and general upgrades. The most notable change is the introduction of ‘The Den Bar and Kitchen’ in Meribel which replaces Pizza Express. In Meribel, the introduction of The Den means guests can come earlier than before and enjoy some drinks, grab some food and listen to live music before heading downstairs for dancing in the famous Dicks nightclub. With the 2 venues being inter-connected, entry to the nightclub is free if coming from The Den. The various changes make for an exciting season ahead, we look forward to welcoming you this coming winter!!

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Moris Bar

Telephone:0033479062211
Email:info@morispub.com
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A very large pub on the main street very well known by the British crowd, hosts live bands every night and serves food. Open from 4pm to 1 am. Free wifi.

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Pacific Bar

Telephone:+33 (0)4 79 06 29 19
Email:guffy@wanadoo.fr
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On the main street, in a basement, this is a good place to watch rugby or footy on one the 6 plasma screens. You will find wines, cocktails and beers from around the world. Popular with seasonaires, locals and people on holiday. HAPPY HOURS 5pm to 7 pm, pints 4€.

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Le Petit Danois

Telephone:00 33 4 79 06 27 97
Email:val@lepetitdanois.com
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Located opposite the supermarket SPAR. Lively place with English speaking staff. There is a large sitting area with pool tables. The decor is not great but the commercial main stream music is good. HAPPY HOUR 4PM to 7PM is a free shot with every drink bought

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Doudoune Club

Telephone:0033479246004
Email:contact@doudouneclub.com
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On the front de neige area, at the rond point des pistes La Doudoune looks like a big chalet. It's a bar and a nightclub and now a place where you can have a light lunch. Design and modern decor. As early as 10.30 pm you can have a drink listening to groups and dance until the early hours of the morning. The best Dj's come and mix their music at the Doudoune. HAPPY HOUR and FREE ENTRY from 11 pm to 00.30am.Free shuttle to take you home.

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Cafe Face

Telephone:0479062980
Email:cafeface@cafeface.com
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Cafe face is the sister bar to La Folie Douce. It comes highly recommended with live singing and a buzzing ambience. Pints start at 2.5 euro and go up 50 cents every hour so a great place to carry on your apres without breaking the bank!

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Victors Bar and Restaurant

Telephone: 33(0)4 79 06 67 00

Victors is a great cocktail bar and also has a lovely asian restaurant which produces superb food. A great place to go post dinner but beware of the strength of the cocktails..

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Saloon

Saloon (pronounced 'Sa-sa-sa-SALOOON' loudly when you first walk in for an even bigger welcome from the bar-staff) could possibly be Val's best après-ski bar for those of you who know how to party in a truly cosmopolitan environment. Staffed by Danes, Brits, French and even a few Australians this bar is a great place to mix - either straight off the pistes (convenient location) or later in the evening. You will always find something going on including live music, funky DJs to cater for all tastes, pool contests and cocktail flinging in the back bar, The lord Helmets are a must!!! As an additional bonus feature if you are heading along to Saloon just after your sliding ends, you can conveniently leave your equipment under the watchful supervision of one of the Saloon-crew. The bar operates a 'cloakroom' type service for no charge whilst you enjoy yourselves. This is great if you have had 'one too many' by the time you leave as the numbered tags mean the staff can identify your skis on your behalf!

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Blue Note

Blue Note is a little-known bar just off the main “front de neige” in Val d’isere. With so many bigger bars and clubs in resort (Saloon, Dick’s Tea Bar, Petit Danois, Victors, etc), Blue Note tends to receive relatively little press. Which is a shame, as it’s really the only option if you’re looking for a relaxed place to have a drink, play baby-foot and catch up with your friends. However, many people see this as a plus, as is it never too busy even in the peak weeks. Blue Note is owned and run by a brother and sister team and you will always be made to feel welcome. You can either get involved with the chat around the bar, or relax in your own group on one of the sofa areas. All the usual drinks are available at more reasonable prices than the larger bars in resort: beer, wines, Vin Chaud, alcoholic hot chocolate, and all the standard shots often found in resort bars. Food isn’t served, but you’re more than welcome to get a pizza delivered there to eat at the bar.

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Restaurants in Val d'Isère

Restaurant 1789

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This hidden away restaurant is a must go for anyone who is serious about their food and specifically about steak. Nestled away back from the main street opposite the main bus station this restaurant serves the best steak in resort. There’s only one reason you go to 1789 and that is for their signature dish the “Cote de Boeuf”. The giant extra tender ribs of beef are slapped onto an open fire in the main restaurant for all to see. 1.1kg (two people share) of pure beef spits away on the fire until cooked to perfection and is then served up with some sides that are largely irrelevant.... it’s all about the meat. The owner Minet has a passion for wine and has built up quite a selection and is always happy to offer advice.

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La Casa Scara

Telephone:04 79 06 26 21

Situatred near the church, arguably the loveliest place of the entire resort! If you wish to eat good Italian food, this the place. You will find perfect pastas, top quality ingredients and good choice of Italian dishes all of which have built the reputation of this restaurant. Reservations are essential!

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Le Grande Ourse

Telephone:00336 08 24 34 27
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Found In the old village, 100 m from the church. La Grande Ourse is a lovely chalet built in 1936. For a lunch or supper, you just can't stay in Val d'Isere without paying a visit to this restaurant. At lunch there is a menu at 21€ served inside or on the south facing terrace. Friendly service and delicious food!

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1789

Telephone:04 79 06 1789
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Just off the main street (passage de l'Iseran) opposite the bus station, you will find 1789 in a little alley way. Minet and his wife used to run for years the much loved night club Club 21. The food here is mainly cooked on the open fire, if you like grilled meat, the "cote de boeuf" is a must, it will be perfectly done by Minet himself. The small sized room gives a warm and friendly atmosphere, most people are regulars and are friends with the owner. The wine list is very reasonably priced. A very good address indeed

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Sur La Montagne

Telephone:04 79 40 06 12

On the main street and very easy to find, this traditional restaurant offers a good choice of different types of food. The pizzas are really good with their thin crusts, original salads, lovely home made soups and many other dishes. A good place to eat, the food is always delicious.

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Avenue Lodge

Telephone:33 (0)4 79 22 45 92 0r
Email:contact@hotelavenuelodge.com
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Part of this 4 star hotel, it offers a modern decor, resolutely away from an alpine design. The bar (closed in summer) is an attractive place to meet for a drink in winter. At the Brasserie, Chantal welcome you while her husband cooks, they are the most friendly people!. The best ingredients are used, professional, a good choice in every way.

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Bar Jacques

Telephone: +33(0)4 79 06 03 89

Opposite the Spar supermarket, Olivia Mongellaz a young and friendly local is managing this tiny restaurant offering an alternative to cheese fondue and tartiflettes with recipes from the South West of France. You will find home made cassoulet, grilled breast duck, shepherds pie with duck and many other specialties from that region. Set Menu from 23.40€ (without wine) Main course from 17€ to 24€. Open every day from 6pm to 11pm

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