A strong tourist appeal

… for Brides-les-Bains : spa town and mountain village

Thermal treatments and well-being – winter sports – The Vanoise National Park – leisure attractions and all amenities close at hand. Brides-les-Bains, a village with a friendly, neighbourly atmosphere, far from the hustle and bustle of the big and busy ski resorts. But Brides-les-Bains has also set a benchmark for French spa therapy.

Slimming :

• • Specialist weight-loss spa (registered health service 18-day slimming courses)

Well-being :

• The “relaxation area” of the Brides-les-Bains Spa (aromatic steam baths, sauna, Turkish bath, ice cold showers, sun lounge, Jacuzzi…)
• Around the world massage experiences.
• Beauty treatments and rituals: hammam, exfoliation, algae wraps, lymph drainage, thermal water sculpting massage, facials and masks…

Entertainment :

In this pleasant, hospitable valley at the foot of the ski runs, you will find :

• Night clubs
• Casino (slot machines, roulette, black jack)
• Cinema
• Library

Shopping :

• 50 shops and local services in the immediate neighbourhood.
• Market every Wednesday from May to October.

Sports and cultural activities :

• Morning workouts, tournaments, walks…
• Craft workshops, multimedia facilities, concerts…

… The Vanoise National Park

Established in 1963, the Vanoise National Park is France’s first national park. It abuts the Italian border and the Gran Paradiso National Park of Italy, with which it has been twinned since 1972. Together, the two parks cover an area of 1,250 km² making this the largest protected area in western Europe. A whole range of different walking activities is available : marked paths, nature trails, theme hikes … Take your time to observe the tremendous variety of fauna and flora, many of which are protected species. Nature-lovers, amateur walkers or experienced hikers will all find an itinerary adapted to their level. Hundreds of indexed walks and hikes radiate from the resort in all directions across the outstanding landscape of the Tarentaise Alps : through meadows and forests, pastures and glaciers, with summits culminating at 4,000 m in the heart of this nature reserve.

… The 3 Valleys skiing on your doorstep, just 150 m from the Alba Residence.

Take the cable car in Brides-les –Bains and go from 600 to 3,230 m altitude in just a few minutes. The 3 Valleys is one of the world’s largest skiing areas, stretching over 600 km of marked ski runs.

Enriched by the diversity of its various resorts – chic and sophisticated Courchevel, trendy, sporty Val Thorens… - the 3 Valleys is proud of its international influence and reputation. Across the entire network : Meribel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Saint Martin, Orelle, and all in a day, you can enjoy high altitude skiing beneath the glaciers of Val Thorens, zigzag between fir trees in the forest of Meribel, cruise across the vast snow fields of Les Menuires and marvel at the cliffs of the Avals valley in Courchevel.