Brides-les-Bains is a ski resort located in three valleys close to such famous places as Courchevel, Val Thorens and Méribel. Brides-les-Bains is chosen for its democracy and cozy atmosphere, and Brides-les-Bains also has the best wellness center in the area, where mineral and mud therapy is carried out, relaxation procedures in thermal springs, as well as all kinds of massage procedures. Speaking of Brides-les-Bains, as a resort, we can say that this is a "two in one" resort, because here you can quite successfully combine skiing and relaxation in thermal springs.
How to get there from Geneva
Brides-les-Bains is located almost 700 km from Paris, so getting to the resort from the French capital is not a very good idea, it will take a lot of time and money. But 170 km from Brides-les-Bains is the Swiss city of Geneva, where direct flights from Russia fly. You can get from Geneva to Brides-les-Bains by public transport in a combination of train + bus with a change in Chambery. Altibus group bus shuttles also run from Geneva airport to many ski destinations.
It is also possible to book a private transfer. You can order individual transfer services in advance on various transfer services, for example, on, and others similar. Travel time by public transport, taking into account the change, will take about 3 hours, the travel time from Geneva airport by transfer to Brides-les-Bains will take about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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How to get from Lyon
The French city of Lyon is located 190 km from Brides-les-Bains, which also has its own airport, but there are no direct flights from Russia to this city, so a transfer will be required. You can clarify all existing flights from Russia to Geneva or Lyon on search engines Aviasales , Buruki and others similar. You can also get from Lyon to the resort in Brides-les-Bains by train to Chambery, and then by regular bus directly to your destination, the travel time will be just over 3 hours. The Lyon airport transfer will take you to the resort in a record 1 hour 50 minutes. You can order a transfer all on the same, and others.
For independent travelers, such a transportation option as car rental is also suitable. You can find rental offices both at Geneva Airport and at Lyon Airport. Online services can help you in finding a suitable car option. Rentalcars , other. Driving from Geneva to Brides-les-Bains by car, you must adhere to road A41, from Lyon - A43.
Where to stay in Brides-les-Bains
In Brides-les-Bains, you can stay in hotels, apartments, guest houses or bed and breakfast inns. In addition to Brides-les-Bains itself, you can find accommodation in neighboring resorts - Courchevel (6.5 km), Meribel (6 km), Moutiers (4.5 km), Bosele (6.5 km) and others. To find the best option in terms of price / quality ratio, it is recommended to look through offers for all the listed settlements. It is also worth remembering that the local resorts are very popular in winter, so it is better to book accommodation in advance, ideally no later than 2-3 months before the start of the trip.
As for the level and class of accommodation, tourists can find an option to their liking and desire - in the resorts of the three valleys (this is what local ski resorts are called) there are hotels in the category from 1 to 5 stars. At 4-star hotels and above, you will find the maximum number of additional options on site, including spa areas, fitness centers and indoor wellness centers.
Hotels and apartments in Brides-les-Bains are distinguished by a democratic price, which cannot be said about neighboring Courchevel or Méribel, so a budget tourist in Brides-les-Bains is very comfortable, however, due to the economical cost of living, rooms in the resort's hotels are dismantled very quickly. You can check prices for all possible accommodation options in Brides-les-Bains and neighboring towns on specialized sites Booking , Hotellook and other similar ones that allow you to compare all existing offers for specific dates.
Hotels in Brides-les-Bains are designed in an eco-style that has gained great popularity among ski resorts, therefore, despite the seeming simplicity and austere interiors, the rooms are equipped with all the necessary set of amenities and services. So, the most popular accommodations in Brides-les-Bains include:
Hotel Les Chalets 3 * (the hotel is located near the ski lift, there is a swimming pool, restaurant, spa center, free parking, accommodation in rooms from 1 to 4 persons);
Savoy Hotel 3 * (the hotel is located near the ski lift, there is a pool and rooms of various sizes, there is free parking and free Wi-Fi, there is a spa center nearby);
Eureca 3 * (this apart-hotel is located in the center of the resort, it offers studios, a billiard room, a terrace, a spa center, a bar).
What to see in Brides-les-Bains
Brides-les-Bains is 77 km of ski slopes and 33 km of cross-country skiing, and thanks to the Olympus lift, which connects Brides-les-Bains with all the main resorts of the three valleys, namely with the slopes of Courchevel, Val Thorens and Méribel, the total length of the ski area skiing is about 600 km. Most of it - 312 km - is reserved for skiing for beginners, 216 km - for mid-level riders, and 72 km of the region are the most difficult tracks for professionals. In addition to the Olympus lift, there are 16 gondola lifts, 25 drag lifts and 17 chair lifts in the three valleys. For snowboarders, there are Moon Park and DC Area 43 in the three valleys, the former is more suitable for beginners, the latter for experienced snowboarders. In addition, the region offers opportunities for freeriding, night skiing, and heli-skiing.
The ski passes in Brides-les-Bains have a 3-valleys coverage area. valid in the following resorts in the vicinity: Val Thorens, Orelle, Les Menuires, Saint Martin, Meribel, Meribel Village, Meribel - Mottaret, Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains. The cost of ski passes varies depending on the skiing period. So, in the low season from December 15 to 21, the cost of one day of skiing is 55.8 euros for an adult, and in the high season from December 22 to April 12, the cost increases to 62 euros. You can buy a ski pass for a period from 1 day to 21 days.
Undoubtedly, the resort's highlight is its thermal complex. By the way, Brides-les-Bains much earlier became known precisely as a mineral resort, and only then acquired the glory of a ski resort. The thermal complex offers slimming procedures, balneological courses, professional body care, many types of massages, and beauty treatments. The complex has long been known outside the resort itself.
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In addition to traditional skiing, there are many other types of active leisure in Brides-les-Bains, so here you can, for example, go sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, rock climbing, paragliding, indoor tennis, fitness, swimming, and in the summer The resort offers golf, horse riding and hiking during the season. Leisure options such as visiting numerous restaurants, cafes and bars are suitable as year-round entertainment. There are even a cinema, casinos and discos and branded shopping at the resort.
In general, we can say that rest in Brides-les-Bains is a whole range of entertainment and activities. Downhill skiing can be exchanged for relaxation in a thermal complex, and sitting in a restaurant of high-quality French cuisine can be easily exchanged for extreme sports like dog sledding or paragliding. These and many other services are offered by the resort, while the cost of living here is more democratic than in neighboring resorts, so the resort enjoys love and popularity among the public.
On a note:
Going on a trip to ski France, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out the insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this, such as Tripinsurance , other. You can buy a policy online, and then print it on a regular printer. When choosing a suitable policy, inquire whether the option "active rest" is offered, it is this option that is suitable for insuring skiing activities.
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The one-year French visa expired shortly after NG and at first I planned my trip at this time, counting on special offers. But the standard terms of vouchers are tied to Saturdays, and the visa ends on Thursday. As a result, I found myself in a tough time trouble, limited to just one week. I had to move plans closer to spring. A crazy idea immediately appeared to put the squeeze on the French and get them a five-year Schengen. During the New Year holidays, when it was raining outside the window, instead of skiing, I started developing logistics for an independent trip. Travel of this kind is complicated by the presence of bulky luggage in the form of equipment and the remoteness, and sometimes inaccessibility of the final point of the route (mountains, snow). Therefore, a direct flight is desirable, and the transfer is convenient. All this should be as budgetary as possible. Well, the requests however ...
The most convenient airport for visiting the French Alps is Geneva. Everyone knows this, even the harsh Swiss border guards. Surprisingly, Aeroflot had a promotion for my dates, but cheap tickets were left only for an inconvenient time. Either a late outbound flight or an early return flight was offered, which created a problem with the transfer. Namely, this is the key to the whole trip, since public transport runs during the day. And at night it remains to order an individual option or a taxi, which can be suitable for groups of 3-4 people. In my case, I had to use a regular bus service from the airport to all major French resorts. As a result, I took convenient tickets for weekdays, although more expensive, but at a quite adequate price - 15tr, Geneva-back. In addition, Aeroflot offered a promotion for the free transportation of a set of equipment with a total weight of up to 22 kg. I ordered the transfer on the website of the Geneva airport (gva.ch) for 140 euros in both directions, saving a little when ordering online.
Accommodation in the mountains is also rented mainly on Saturdays, but at the booking office I found a hotel that agreed to my non-standard terms, in the town of Brides-les-Bains, which is part of the Three Valleys ski area. This quite budget place is located at an altitude of 600m and there is no snow there. Initially, it was a thermal resort, but after the construction of the ski lift for the Olympics in Albertville in 92 years, it acquired the status of a ski resort in the Three Valleys. Hotel L "Hermitage (***) cost 480 euros for 8 nights in a single room with breakfast, requesting a 30% prepayment, and three weeks before the trip, the entire amount became non-refundable.
I applied for a visa through the French visa center on the street. Marxist. I downloaded a questionnaire and a list of required documents from the embassy's website. Attached tickets to Geneva and a booking from booking, took a certificate from work and a bank statement, insurance. Photographed directly in the building of the visa center for 200r (6 pcs). The photo was not very good, but according to all the rules. For its services, the VC took about 1200r + 35 euros consular fee. At various travel forums I read that the French love modesty, so in the questionnaire I "honestly" indicated that a single entry visa is needed for the duration of the trip. We were pleasantly surprised, everything was fast, without queues, they sent an SMS when ready. And when I opened my passport, I couldn’t believe my eyes - a five-year Schengen.
The flight departed from Sheremetyevo-F at 11:00. When approaching Geneva, on the left there is a gorgeous view of the Alps, led by Mont Blanc. The mirror-like surface of Lake Geneva glittered under the wing. The weather is warm and sunny. Upon leaving the plane, all passengers were asked to show their documents, and after that they were taken by buses to the terminal. When the turn came to the border booth, while I was figuring out what language it was customary to say hello to, the girl officer, without any questions, slapped the Swiss stamp on the welkam ...
First of all, I went to the yellow information desk in the arrivals hall and showed them a printout of the letter with payment for the transfer. In response, I received tickets in both directions. They also showed me where the bus stopped and warned me that on the way back it is necessary to contact the local tourism office a couple of days in advance and declare my departure. On weekdays, scheduled shuttle buses run rarely, 3 times a day, and it was necessary to spend a couple of hours somewhere. I quickly got tired of wandering around the airport with skis at the ready and I fell into one of the cafes with all my luggage, especially since I had to eat something, because I still had to go to the place for more than 2 hours. Euros are accepted at the airport, but change is given in francs.
The bus stop is opposite the exit from the airport. There has already gathered a small group of the same tourists and skiers. In about 15 minutes our bus appeared. In principle, tickets can be bought here, but it would be a little more expensive and are sold subject to availability. On weekdays, there are fewer passengers, and on weekends it is better not to risk it and buy in advance. The ski covers and suitcases were loaded into the luggage compartment, let's go ...
The border between Switzerland and France was crossed without stopping. The weather is excellent, the views outside the window are amazing. Alpine lawns, villages, snowy peaks. We drove by local roads, through Annecy and along the lake of the same name. A real excursion through the French countryside. Two hours later we arrived in the city of Moutiers. This is a fairly large interchange station with a bus and railway station. High-speed trains from Paris and even London reach here. The city is connected by a local bus network to all resorts in the Three Valleys region.
I also had to change. This process was quite organized, all passengers were met by an employee of the bus station and showed where to go for a transfer. In fact, all that remained was to get the luggage out of one bus and leave on the other.
You can save money if you travel in a group and order an individual transfer or rent a car. But even if you are small, there are also savings options available. Firstly, you can order a transfer only to Moutiers, and buy tickets for the local bus at the station. You will go absolutely the same, but a little cheaper. However, in case of delays, there is no guarantee that you will be in time for the last bus. Schedules and rates can be found at mobisavoie.com. Secondly, if you are traveling light, then you can get from Geneva to Moutiers by electric trains, making two or three changes. Then again by regular bus. It will come out twice as cheap. There is a choice, but a compromise will have to be found.
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The hotel is located in the center of Brides-les-Bains, two houses from the bus stop. By 6 pm I got to the door, where I immediately ran into a group of our tourists who helped me find the administrator. Diana, the owner of the hotel, did not look at the documents, but immediately gave out the room key. In response to a surprised look, she asked my name again and said that everything was OK, like get settled, and then papers. The hotel is small, in a peculiar country style, with wood trim. The walls are lined with obsolete wooden fieldwork tools. There are not many tenants, half of them are ours. Operators do not take tourists here, you can book a room through booking.
So, Les Trois Vallees ... It is claimed to be the largest ski area in the world. 600 km of slopes, shared ski pass, the ability to go around all corners without taking off your skis. Located in the French province of Savoy, the administrative region of Tarentaise, next to two more major skiing regions - Paradiski and Espace Kili. So what are these three valleys? The center of the region is the Allues valley with the Méribel resort (1450m) - the heart of the "Three Valleys". Brides-les-Bains (600m) can also be conditionally referred to here. To the northeast is the 2nd valley - Saint-Bon, with the resorts of La Tania (1400m) and Courchevel, which, by the way, are already 5 pieces, for a different wallet. The same one is Courchevel 1850. And the largest third valley is Belleville, with the resorts of Saint Martin (1450m), Le Menuir (1850m), Val Thorens (2300m). Recently, they have been joined by another valley, the Maurienne, with the small resort of Orel (900m). But I will not bore you with geography, the main thing is that from any named resort, which differ in height, climate, budget, access to the entire skiing area is open.
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A 7-day lift pass for the entire ski area with local ski insurance was not cheap, 340 euros. But it allows you to skate for one day in the neighboring regions of Paradiski and Kili. In Brides-les-Bains, the ticket office is located near the ski lift, which is 100m from the hotel, but the road goes uphill. There are free ski shuttles, but the desire to use them did not appear. The lift is open from 8:15 am to 5:30 pm. There is almost no queue in the morning. But in the evening, closer to closing from above, people can accumulate for half an hour. The lift takes 25 minutes to the center of Meribel. All other lifts in the valleys operate from approximately 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. At each station, you can take a diagram of the trails and lifts. There are markings and signs on the tracks themselves. You will not get lost.
On the highways and stations, you constantly come across restaurants where you can have a snack and sunbathe in sunny weather. By the way, it is recommended to dine "on the mountain", because downstairs until 7 pm, as a rule, everything is closed. The lower the slope, the higher the prices become. Coffee starts from 3 euros, salad from 4, soup from 6. Breakfast at the hotel was a typical set of slices, yoghurt, croissants, coffee, juice, desserts. In the evening, dinner at a restaurant with wine cost around 20..30 euros. Almost everywhere there is a menu in English, although there are also Russian ones.
The weather was different, good and sunny, with beautiful mountain views, in a day it could change to cloudy with snow and zero visibility, altogether 50/50. reception, throws to a height of 2700 m. Underfoot lies a blanket of clouds, covering the Alps, over which the majestic Mont Blanc rises. You can sunbathe ...
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The actual skiing amazes with the variety, the abundance of tracks. Even in high season you can find completely empty slopes. But there are also bottlenecks, especially on key lifts when going from one valley to another, and there are large crowds and queues. From the freshly fallen snow and the abundance of the sun, the slopes quickly break up and by the middle of the day even the blue tracks turned into an impassable hillock. In a week, you can only have time to roll at least once on each track. Much depends on the weather and the lines. It is also difficult to resist the desire to take photos of the surrounding beauties and just sunbathe in a sun lounger. But despite the difficulties and temptations, I managed to skate all the remote corners and as a result, somewhere on the 5th day, having checked my ski pass at the box office, I received an expert diploma from Three Valleys.
The most pleasant thing is to ride in the Courchevel Valley, let's call it that, with a more familiar Russian name. All around the forest, on some slopes remote from the main ski lifts, it is completely empty. Blue and even green tracks are not boring at all here. Meribel is the center of the region. Very nice village with typical alpine chalets. There are always a lot of people on the slopes. Crowds of skiers start from here in the morning and return here in the evening. And the transit route from one valley to another also passes here. The farthest slopes are located around Val Thorens. Getting there from Meribel is not easy. You need to go through several lifts until you get to the desired pass. During peak times, this can take a couple of hours. This is the highest and largest valley. It is coldest here, there are only endless white spaces around. Snow is always guaranteed here. Slightly lower in this zone is the village of Le Menuir, through which you can return to your "own" valley.
The return flight to Moscow was in the evening, which allowed me to sleep well and calmly pack myself. Diana even offered to give me a ride to Moutiers, but it was still early and I refused, saying that my bus would be after lunch. To this she replied that I can stay in the room as long as necessary until the very departure, although their checkout time is 10:30.
It rained all the way to Geneva, but we arrived quickly, with a change in Moutiers for about an hour. This time, on the Swiss border, the border guard braked the bus and rubbed something with a carrier. I arrived at the airport three hours before the flight, at the start of check-in. I handed over my things and walked around the airport. If you need to buy Swiss souvenirs, then it is better to do it in the shops of the airport itself and the railway station adjacent to it, since in the door-free zone everything is more expensive and there is less choice. Due to the time difference, I flew to Moscow early the next morning and got home along still empty roads.
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Brides-les-Bains, thanks to its advantageous location, became a resort in the middle of the 18th century, starting in 1848. Various diseases have long been treated here, from skin diseases to diseases of the heart, lungs and obesity. Among skiers, the resort became popular about 50-60 years ago.
Features of the geographical location
The thermal resort is located in the Alps (Savoie region, Auvergne region), at an altitude of 600 m above sea level, in the region of 3 valleys. A characteristic feature of the geographical position of Brides Les Benes is its ideal location in relation to the Three Valleys. On the cable car "Olimp" you can get to the most famous ski resorts of Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens in 15-20 minutes.
The area is known for its healing springs, which were known back in the 16th century. And today they are quite popular among the French, who regularly come to this resort to improve their health.
Nearby cities
Getting to Brides les Bains is relatively easy. The nearest airport is in Chambery (90 km), 160 km to Grenoble, 170 km to Lyon and Geneva. The nearest settlements are Bosel and Moutier, which are 7 and 10 km away, respectively. Moutiers has a train station (the closest) with direct connections to Paris (630 km).
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The best time to relax
Nowadays Brides les Bains is better known as a ski resort. The best time to relax here is the period from mid-December to the second half of April.
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Many tourists note that the service and level of service here is no worse than in other more famous and well-known cities, but the prices are much lower.
Many French people come here at other times of the year to drink mineral water and get medical treatment in the thermal baths.
Infrastructure
Today Brides les Bains is a modern resort with a well-developed infrastructure. The 1992 Winter Olympic Games, which were held in Albertville, became the premise for its development. For the Olympics, hotels were built that meet the standards and requirements, as well as the high-speed ski lift "Olimp", on which tourists today can safely and relatively quickly get to Val Thorens, Courchevel and Méribel.
Expert opinion
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Ask an expertAlso in the city itself there is a huge health center, where everyone can swim in a pool filled with mineral water, take a course of mud therapy, visit various types of massage. It also offers programs for weight loss, treatment of joint diseases, prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Hotels
The city has enough hotels to suit the needs of every visitor. There are hotels with a beautiful view of the Vanoise glaciers, there are hotels with excellent cuisine and service - GOLF OTEL and many others - Altis Val Vert, Savoy, Des Sources, Les Chalets, etc. Some amaze with their modern equipment, others with the spirit of bygone years. For example, the Golf hotel is decorated in the style of the 20s of the last century, but has everything for a comfortable stay, with places for disabled people.
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Restaurants
Most restaurants in Brides-les-Bains offer traditional French and European cuisine, but there are places to enjoy seafood. Japanese sushi and so on.
As for the price, it is quite acceptable (by French and European standards) and almost a quarter less than in nearby resorts.
sights
The city has its own attractions, which are loved not only by locals, but also by numerous tourists. First of all, it is a beautiful park, numerous boutiques and shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and also festivals and concerts are regularly held here. Therefore, everyone will be able to find entertainment to their liking in Brides les Bains.
Trails
It is not for nothing that the city is called the gateway or the entrance to the 3 valleys. Due to its location, each tourist will be able to find trails at their own discretion. Imagine, only within the city there are 77 km of well-equipped trails, and in general more than 600 km are available, plus almost 300 km of flat trails, and if we take the whole region as a whole. In this case, the height difference is 1.1 km - 3.23 km. The number of lifts is 220.
conclusions
Brides-les-Bains is one of the most affordable ski resorts in the heart of Europe. Affordable prices, high level of service, and the availability of the most fashionable European resorts make the city very attractive for tourists.
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Breed le Bains(Brides-les-Bains) is a special resort. Its infrastructure has been improved specifically for the 1992 Winter Olympics. The resort is ideally located in relation to the Three Valleys (the direct Olimp cable car takes you to the slopes of Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens in just 20 minutes.
Brides-les-Bains is a great combination of low prices for tourist services (25% cheaper than the resorts named above) with the opportunity to ski in the Three Valleys. Brides-les-Bains is located near the town of Moutiers, from where it is convenient to reach Paris with a direct TGV train.
Brides-les-Bains gained fame as a place of rest and treatment in the mountains. It offers vacationers a large wellness center with thermal springs, a pool with mineral water, healing mud treatments, all types of massage, including hydromassage. The resort offers special slimming courses, treatment of metabolic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) and rheumatology.
Children under 5 years old and adults over 75 years old use the lifts free of charge. (Age in the tables is inclusive)
Ski-pass "Vallee de Meribel" includes the use of the ski lifts of the resorts: Meribel, Meribel - Village, Meribel - Mottaret, Brides-les-Bains.
Ski-pass "3 Vallees" includes the use of ski lifts in all resorts of the Three Valleys: Val Thorens, Orelle, Les Menuires, Saint Martin, Meribel, Meribel Village, Meribel - Mottaret, Courchevel, La Tania, Brides-les-Bains.
When buying a Ski-pass "3 Vallees" for 5 days or more, one day of skiing in the Espace Killy or Paradiski valley is provided free of charge.
Discounts apply when buying a family ski pass for 6 days or more (minimum 2 adults and 2 children under 18).
Equipment rental(indicative prices in euros):
| 1 day, adult | 1 day, child | 6 days, adult | 6 days, child | |
| Skis | 15-35 | 8-15 | 70-140 | 30-65 |
| Boots | 10-15 | 5-20 | 35-80 | 20-50 |
| Snowboard | 35-40 | 25-30 | 170-190 | 120-140 |
SKI SCHOOLS
There are no beginner ski areas in Brides-les-Bains, so the nearest ski school is in Méribel.
E.S.F. Meribel www.esf-meribel.com
E.S.I. - Magic In Motion www.magicinmotion.co.uk
Apres ski
The Brides-les-Bains sports and recreation center offers a course of health improvement and rejuvenation. In the thermal complex, qualified medical specialists will offer you a choice of a course of treatment, consisting of gymnastics, dietary nutrition, a visit to a sauna, a therapeutic shower, an air bath, a swimming pool, a Turkish bath, a jacuzzi, therapeutic massage and hydromassage, physiotherapy and mud therapy sessions. The cost of a six-day course of treatment is about 400 euros. The thermal complex is open from mid-March.
Bars and restaurants
There are two nightclubs in Brides-les-Bains: Le Blue Night and le Cythere Club, which are open until 4 a.m. In the casino (by the way, the only one in the French Alps, except Chamonix) you can play roulette, blackjack, sit in a bar or cabaret (open until 4 am). We advise you to visit restaurants Altis - Val Vert or La Grillade, where you can taste delicious and inexpensive French cuisine.
The quiet picturesque town of Brides-les-Bains in France, founded in 1848, is famous for its skiing opportunities and thermal springs. It is part of the Three Valleys ski region, the largest ski area in the Alps. Its modern infrastructure was created specifically for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville: in addition to ski slopes and lifts, there are many bars, restaurants, as well as nightclubs and casinos.
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Brides-les-Bains in France is located in the Savoy region and is considered to be an ideal holiday destination: here you can combine a variety of skiing, thermal and spa treatments with numerous apr-ski activities. With all this, the village is located far from the noisy and bustling neighboring resorts and is much more affordable.
Trails, slopes, lifts
Brides-les-Bains in France cannot be fully called a "ski resort", since not a single track leads here and does not leave from here. However, this town is proudly called the "Gateway to the Three Valleys" - the largest ski region in the world. The fact is that the high-speed ski lift Olympe is located here, which in 25 minutes takes tourists directly to the heart of the region - the valley (1450 m). To the west of Brides-les-Bains are and, to the east - and. Guests of the resort have easy access to all 600 km of ski slopes in the region with a height difference from 1100 to 3230 m, 220 lifts and excellent snow cover, because more than 85% of local slopes are located above 1800 m.
For beginners, there are some of Meribel's excellent blue-and-green pistes, including three isolated slopes near Plattieres station and the wide, uncrowded Blanchot piste. In the Altiport area there is a long gentle slope, quite wide and beautiful, running through the forest from the middle station of the Saulire gondola lift. Short, simple trails in the Rond Point area will also help you to improve your skiing technique.
More confident skiers can ski on the red and blue slopes of Courchevel, in the Méribel snow park and higher in Val Thorens. There are excellent opportunities for ski safari, wide and uncomplicated trails.
Professionals will be interested in the trails at the top of Mont Vallon (2925 m). Especially attractive are the Combe Vallon slope, the Face Olympic trail, the simpler Georges Mauduit and Combe de Tougnete trails. Connoisseurs of pristine slopes will find excellent freeriding opportunities at Mont de la Chambre and in the Col du Fruit area.
Three Valleys offer snowboarders Moonpark, halfpipe and boardercross.
It is also just 10 minutes by car from Brides-les-Bains to the neighboring Paradiski ski area.
Springs and Wellness
The resort town of Brides-les-Bains in France owes its appearance to a large source of mineral water. People learned about its healing properties as early as the 16th-17th centuries, the baths were used to treat all types of diseases, including the fight against obesity. Today, a wide range of slimming spa treatments have been developed here.
A large center, Le Grand Spa des Alpes, has been opened in Brides-les-Bains. Here you will find thermal springs, a pool with mineral water, mud therapy, massages for every taste. Experienced specialists offer customized health and anti-aging treatments. In the 2018 season, the thermal center will open on 12.02.2018.
Entertainment and active recreation
Apre-ski entertainment at the resort is offered for every taste. There is a good selection of shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, there are nightclubs, a cinema and a casino, you can go dog sledding or snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and paragliding. The town regularly hosts various exhibitions, jazz and rock concerts. Folk festivities are held at the resort twice a week: tables with refreshments and mulled wine are set up on the central square, and live music is played.
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