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Best Closing Parties in the Alps

See out the end of the 2019/2020 season in style at one of these fabulous closing parties.

Alicia Bryan

Alicia Bryan

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As the ski season comes to a close it's time to celebrate. Many resorts hold fantastic closing parties, bringing together musicians, singers, dancers DJ and more. We've picked out some of the best closing parties in the Alps perfect for partying on the piste.

Folie Douce in Val d'Isere
Folie Douce/Val d'Isere Tourisme

La Folie Douce, Val d'Isere

Known for its vivacious après ski, it should come as no surprise that when the end of the ski season approaches, Val D’Isère knows how to throw a party. With a lively entertainment programme to close the seasonLa Folie Douce is, of course, one of the top spots.

This year La Folie Douce will celebrate with the theme of Rock’N Roll at its end of season party taking place on 27/28 April. With freestyle ski and snowboarding shows, as well as a DJ set celebrating 50 years of the Folie Douce, this is sure to be an unforgettable event. L’Etincelle will also extend the closing party with live performances from Sofia Landgren on the violin and Fred Percu on the sax.

Stay: Chalet O Valala

Luxury Chalets in Val d'Isere

Located in the exclusive Le Crêt enclave, this stunning Val d'Isere chalet is just a few minutes' drive from the slopes, with the centre of the resort around a 10-minute walk from the chalet. With a delightfully modern yet rustic decor, guests can enjoy a large open-plan living and dining area with a roaring fireplace and vast windows.

Chalet O Valala has a superb spa area comprising a heated swimming pool, massage room, as well as a hammam, with guests also able to enjoy the fresh mountain air from the outdoor jacuzzi. In six stunning en-suite bedrooms, Chalet O Valala is able to accommodate 12 adults and two children.

Living room at Chalet O Valala in Val d'Isere
Spa at Chalet O Valala in Val d'Isere
Hot tub at Chalet O Valala in Val d'Isere
Zermatt Unplugged music festival
Leander Wenger

Zermatt Unplugged

The increasingly popular music festival Zermatt Unplugged sees international stars make their way to this stunning resort to perform on 13 stages with a focus on both electronic and acoustic music.

This unique music festival, taking place from 14 - 18 April, welcomes performances from world-famous stars in an intimate setting and atmosphere, with some up-and-coming aspiring artists at the start of their careers too. This year, Zermatt Unplugged welcomes the artists of Dido, Jack Savoretti and James Morrison, to name a few.

Stay: Apartment Nabucco

Luxury Chalets in Zermatt

Just a short walk from the main street and Sunnegga, Apartment Nabucco is the perfect base to enjoy Zermatt Unplugged. Incorporating traditional and contemporary styles, the apartment is both comfortable and stylish. The open-plan living area provides an inviting space to relax, whilst a south-facing balcony provides spectacular views of the majestic Matterhorn.

Accommodating up to eight guests, the apartment offers access to shared wellness facilities in the building, which include whirlpool baths, a steam room, sauna and relaxation area. There are four charming bedrooms - two super-king size double bedrooms and two twin/double bedrooms.

View of the Matterhorn from Apartment Nabucco in Zermatt
Living area at Apartment Nabucco in Zermatt
Bedroom at Apartment Nabucco in Zermatt
New Orleans Meets Snow Festival in St Anton
Patrick Saly/TVB St Anton am Arlberg

New Orleans Meets Snow Festival, St. Anton

Making its way to St.Anton for the seventh year in a row, New Orleans will meet this Austrian resort with a team of top Jazz, Blues, Funk and Soul artists. Bringing the streets of New Orleans to St. Anton, the festival has a full lineup of activities, including on-mountain concerts as well as parties and street festivals. Don’t miss out on the highlight of this closing season festival ‘Blues Night’ on Saturday, April 4th 2020.

Stay: Chalet Artemis

Luxury Chalets in St Anton

Chalet Artemis is a contemporary chalet themed around the Greek goddess Artemis. Located in the Nasserein area of St. Anton, the chalet is just a 10-minute drive from the centre of the resort. With a hexagonal shape, Chalet Artemis has an elegant dining area complete with a wine wall of 260 bottles. Filled with entertainment, guests staying at this beautiful property can make use of the private 12-seater cinema with velvet chairs, a popcorn and karaoke machine, as well as an Xbox 360.

For further relaxation, a swimming pool can be found on the lower ground floor of the chalet, as well as a private massage room, Swedish sauna and an indoor-outdoor hot tub. With six en-suite bedrooms, Chalet Artemis can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Living room at Chalet Artemis in St Anton
Dining room at Chalet Artemis in St Anton
Spa at Chalet Artemis in St Anton
Live in Tignes Festival
Andy Parant

Live in Tignes by Francofolies

This year Tignes will host the 5th edition of Live in Tignes by Francofolies from 21st -23rd April. Featuring three days of free concerts across the pistes and in the centre of the resort, Live in Tignes brings pop and rock to the Alps with two outdoor stages and more than 10 artists.

This year Live in Tignes will welcome Ofenbach, Féfé & Leroy, Tryo and many more. A ski pass is not needed to access the pistes stage.

Stay: Chalet Ambre

Luxury Chalets in Tignes

Set beside the Almes piste in Tignes Le Lac, Chalet Ambre is a dream base for keen skiers, with the slopes steps away and ski-in access in good snow conditions. The chalet's open-plan living and dining area, centred around an impressive fireplace, opens onto a south-facing terrace with views of the Tovière. At the same time, the outdoor hot tub provides the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Sleeping up to eight adults and two children across four en-suite bedrooms, Chalet Ambre is particularly well suited to families or smaller groups, with a beautiful top-floor master suite tucked beneath the rafters and a generous family room on the first floor. For larger parties, the chalet can be combined with neighbouring Chalet Opale.

Living area at Chalet Banksy in Tignes
Bedroom at Chalet Banksy in Tignes
Mezzanine at  Chalet Banksy in Tignes

See out the season in style from one of our luxury chalets.

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