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Brides-les-Bains
The attractive old
spa town of Brides les Bains was 1992 'Olympic Village' and so
was home to the athletes participating in the 1992 Savoie Winter
Olympics. Therefore, it was linked by high speed gondola to Méribel
on the Trois Vallées circuit; there aren't any ski lifts at village
level. Brides-les-Bains has a small town feel which contrasts
markedly with the globally better-known resorts further up the
mountain, including Courchevel, Europe's highest major resort Val
Thorens and Les Menuires. Brides-les-Bains also offers better
value accommodation than the higher altitude resorts and is more
low-key in the evenings, although as the main administrative and
shopping centre for the Méribel Valley there is still plenty going on.
Encouragingly, Brides-les-Bains' prices aim at locals rather than
tourists!
Brides-les-Bain's status as a spa town dates back to the last
century. The thermal resort at Thermes d'Orsi features
specialists including doctors, masseurs, and dieticians who tailor
individual weight loss and fitness programs, often involving a
pleasurable dip in the 36º Celsius thermal pool at Salins a hydro
massage and a visit to the mud bath.
The 3 Valleys 580/600m-3200m
Connected to Méribel by a 25 minute
gondola ride. Located just before Moutiers, the entrance to the
Tarentaise valley, it is ideal for self-drive or Eurostar clients.
Beginners** Intermediates***
Advanced*** Snowboarders**
Ski Facts:
Méribel 150km with 74 pistes: 9 black, 21 red, 32
blue, Funpark and snowboard area at Mottaret, 33 km cross-country.
Lift Pass:
3 Valleys pass €205, child 5-12yrs €157, seniors
60-71yrs €166.
Ski school:
6 half days group lesson adult €121, child
5-13yrs €103. www.meribel.net/esf
ESF Méribel tel 0033 479 08 60 31.
ESF Mottaret tel 0033 479 00 49 49.
Non-skiing:
Spa centre with saunas, Jacuzzi, massage &
fitness, tennis, cinema, casino, bars & cafés.
Children:
Les P’tits Loups tel 0033 479 08 60 31 3yrs to
5yrs, €35/day (Méribel & Mottaret-ski) Club Saturnin tel 0033
479 08 60 31 ages 18 mths to 3 yrs, €35/day.
Travel:
By car: Calais 565 miles. By rail: Moutiers 4 miles. By
air: Geneva 2.45 hrs, Lyons 2.25 hrs.

NOTE: Prices are approximate and are to be used as a guide only. Travel distances are approximate and travel times are subject to road conditions.
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