Brides les Bains. Gateway to Les 3 Vallees Ski Resorts, France.
Brides les Bains is a charming spa town in the valley below Meribel. Access to the ski resorts of Les 3 Vallees, one of the best ski resorts in France, the Alps, is via a 25 minute gondola ride from the centre of town.
- The Three Valleys
- Courchevel
- Val Thorens
- Meribel
- La Tania
- Les Menuires
- St Martin de Belleville
- Orelle
Brides Les Bains Ski Resort Review.
Established in 1848 this French spa town is located in the valley below Les 3 Vallees ski resorts. A 25 minute journey using the ‘Olympic’ cable car gives direct access access Meribel. It is a shortish walk to the slopes, snow and lift infrastructure of the Les 3 Vallees.
Although not as lively as Meribel, it has bars, a casino and nightclub. The town is also good for non-skiers. The lower altitude means that any of the several picturesque walks that surround Brides les Bains are accessible practically the whole year round.
An ideal destination for the small budget. What you miss out on is – usually – snow at village level, mountain ambience and nightlife.
Good to Know.
As a spa town and the slimming centre of France, Brides Les Bains is known for its weight loss treatments and tailor-made healthy eating programmes. New spa facilities now also offer Ayurvedic and oriental massages.
Prices in Brides-Les-Bains tend to be slightly lower than more popular resorts of Les 3 Vallees such as Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens. The restaurants in Brides les Bains are both good quality and value for money. Equipment hire is readily available, as are ski and snowboard instructors.
Probably the best thing about visiting Brides les Bains is the stark contrast of its setting with the more popular and busier regions. When you’ve skied all day you can relax amongst the beautiful surroundings and indulge in its peace and tranquillity. You’d find this an impossible feat in the hustle and bustle of Meribel centre. Brides les Bains is ideal if you like to wind down as much as you like to ski down and if you do then you’ll be duly impressed.
NOTE: Ski Resorts change all the time. This review may now be out of date and some of the information may be inaccurate. Please visit the official ski resort site for Brides les Bains for the latest information.
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