Après-Ski
The Courchevel 1850 afternoon has its own choreography — champagne and seafood on the snow, then a slow migration into the village by 18:30. Less raucous than Verbier; more glamorous than St Anton.
Where to wind down
La Folie Douce
Saulire mid-station · cabaret après
The Alps' signature daytime party, on the Saulire ridge shared with Méribel — live brass, dancers, champagne by the magnum. Runs until roughly 17:00.
Cap Horn
Altiport · long lunch into dusk
Lunch service rolls into a champagne-and-DJ afternoon — the locals' refined alternative to Folie Douce.
Bagatelle Courchevel
Top of Chenus · 2,250 m party lunch
St-Tropez-coded party lunch on the panoramic Chenus terrace — rosé, oysters and a famous magnum service that escalates through the afternoon.
Le Tremplin
La Croisette · brasserie terrace
The La Croisette institution — sun-trap terrace, oysters and a resident DJ from late afternoon into the evening.
Bar Fouquet's — Les Neiges
Hotel bar · live music
The smoothest hotel après in the village at Barrière Les Neiges — live music nightly, classic cocktail menu, no booking needed.
The Bar — Cheval Blanc
Hotel bar · champagne
Cheval Blanc's polished bar — champagne by the glass and the most discreet après in town.
Frequently asked
When does après-ski actually happen?
Mountain-top sessions: 14:30–17:00. Village terraces: 17:30–19:30. After 20:00 the village pivots fully to dinner service.
Is there an après-ski for non-skiers?
Yes — Le Tremplin, Fouquet's and the Cheval Blanc bar are all village-accessible without lift passes or ski kit.
Should I reserve for après?
Folie Douce and Bagatelle on Saturdays — yes. Most other rooms accept walk-ins.