Party après-ski
The textbook classic: come off the piste and go straight into music, a terrace and a drink before dinner. L'Abarset in El Tarter is its epicentre, but every sector has its own meeting point to toast with your boots still on.
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Après-ski in Andorra
Après-ski is what happens once the slopes close: you come off the piste and carry the day on with music, a terrace and a drink. In Andorra it runs from the electronic-music club at the foot of the slopes to the high-altitude dining terraces, and its epicentre has a name: L'Abarset, in El Tarter.
We walk you through the three ways to enjoy it and, what really makes the difference, we book your table or VIP and the transfer back to the hotel. A well-planned après starts before you come off the piste.
The essentials
From 4 pm
when the slopes close and the mountain-top party kicks off
+1,800 m
the sunniest dining terraces, above that altitude
House & techno
L'Abarset, the temple of après with international DJs
Table and VIP
we book your table, VIP access and the transfer back to the hotel
Three ways to enjoy the après
High-altitude dining terraces
The relaxed version: eat or grab something in the sun above 1,800 metres, with the valley panorama laid out in front of you. From champagne in El Tarter to the mountain refuges, this is the après for those who prefer the views to the DJ.
After-dark in the valley
When the après runs long: cocktail bars, clubs and the casino in Andorra la Vella. The city plan to round off the night away from the slopes, a short transfer from the hotel.
L'Abarset, the temple of après
What it is
The benchmark for Pyrenean après-ski: a club at the foot of the slopes turned into a temple of house and electronic music, with sets from top-tier international DJs. It goes well beyond the quick drink: it is an afternoon-into-evening experience with its own line-up all season long.
Where and when
In the El Tarter car park, Grandvalira sector. It opens daily from 4 pm (the après itself, until 9-10 pm), and on selected dates it stretches on in club format into the small hours. It fills up at weekends and on long weekends, so getting in early is key.
VIP and table
A reserved area with tables and sofas next to the DJ booth, limited capacity and premium service; there is also the option to get in without a table right by the booth. Access is by prior booking, and that is exactly what we handle for you so you are not left outside.
To eat
The après is about food too, and good food: from vermouth and mountain nibbles to the gourmet burger food truck and an à la carte restaurant with seasonal produce and reinvented classics. To snack between sets or have dinner without leaving the atmosphere.
Each resort's après
Grandvalira
The epicentre: L'Abarset in El Tarter, plus designer terraces in Soldeu and Pas de la Casa (champagne, chill-out with a DJ) and refuges such as the one by the Pessons lake.
See moreOrdino Arcalís
The après with a real mountain character: the Les Portelles refuge, the highest dining spot in the country at 2,500 m, and the Borda de la Coma on the way to Tristaina.
See morePal Arinsal
A laid-back atmosphere at the foot of the slopes: the Pla de la Cot Ski Lounge for a break between runs and the Coll de la Botella, easy to reach by car.
See moreAnd to round off the day with a good table, pair it with the guide to Andorran cuisine or an afternoon at Caldea.
Have a question?
Check the frequently asked questions
The answer may already be here, quick and to the point. And if not, write to us: we are locals.
1. What is après-ski?
It is the plan that begins once the slopes close: you come off the piste and carry the day on with music, a terrace, a drink and good vibes, usually from mid-afternoon. In Andorra it runs from the electronic-music club at the foot of the slopes to the high-altitude dining terraces, depending on the mood that day.
2. Where is the best après-ski in Andorra?
L'Abarset, in the El Tarter car park (Grandvalira), is the Pyrenean benchmark: a house and techno club with international DJs that opens from 4 pm. But there is more: designer terraces in Soldeu and Pas de la Casa, and dining refuges in Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal for a quieter après.
3. Can you book a table or VIP at L'Abarset?
Yes, and we recommend it at weekends, on long weekends and on dates with a headline DJ, because it fills up. There is a VIP area with tables and sofas next to the booth and a no-table access option. We handle the booking for you as part of the trip, so you are not left outside.
4. Is there après-ski for people who don't go out partying?
Of course. The high-altitude dining terraces are the other side of the après: eat or grab something in the sun above 1,800 metres with the valley views, from champagne in El Tarter to the Les Portelles refuge at 2,500 m in Arcalís. And down in the valley, quiet dinners and city outings.
5. And at night, away from the slopes?
The valley has cocktail bars, clubs and the casino in Andorra la Vella to stretch the night out. It pairs beautifully with a dinner from the Andorran cuisine guide and a transfer back to the hotel so you don't have to rely on the car.
6. How do I get back to the hotel after the après?
That is the part people forget. We arrange the transfer back to your accommodation so you can enjoy it without worrying about driving at night in the snow. It is part of coordinating the whole trip, not just the drink booking.
The après, with a table booked and a ride home.
Tell us what kind of night you're after: we arrange a table or VIP at L'Abarset, the terrace with a view or the dinner, and the transfer back to the hotel.
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