A stone's throw from the slopes of Meribel (a short 30-minute ride on the Olympe gondola or 12km by road), Brides Les Bains (altitualtitude 600m) also offers all the advantages of a spa town in the majestic surroundings of the Vanoise National Park, in the heart of the Trois Vallées domain. Resort height: 600m-3200m.
CHILDREN Children:Meribel centre (BCG and healthcare records required) P'tits Loups nursery (Centre + Mottaret) (3-5s)- Tel. 0033 479 08 60 31 Les Saturnins (Centre) (18mths-3s) - Tel 0033 479 08 66 90 www.esf-meribel.com
OTHER ACTIVITIES Local ski area: 150km of ski runs in Meribel, 2 snowparks. Brides gives you access to the whole of the Trois Vallees domain offering 600km of slopes and 200 ski-lifts. Beginners >>> Intermediates >>>>> Experts >>>> Snowboard >>>> 6-day lift-pass (including Olympe gondola - 07/08 prices): Adult: 182 euros Child (5-12s): 128 euros Children under 5: free. Ski schools: ESF Ecole du Ski Francais - Tel. 0033 479 08 60 31 www.esf-meribel.com ESI International Ski School (Magic in Motion) - Tel. 0033 479 08 53 36 www.magicinmotion.co.uk
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 33 Km Cross-country skiing: 33km of trails (in Meribel).
APRÈS-SKI Leisure: Spa/fitness centre, cinema, restaurants, nightclubs, casino.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION For further information contact the Tourist Office (tel. 0033 479.55.20.64) or log on to www.brides-les-bains.com
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional...
From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
Ski aside, there is also a wide range of activities to choose from: snowmobile, dog-sledding, snowshoeing...
Land of gourmets and culinary arts, with 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines...Be a guest to France's finest table. From the North to the South, the country takes pride in its writers & poets, its world famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums, all of which worked their magic, attracting holiday-makers from all around the globe. France boasts some of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes which influenced and became models for paintings by impressionist and surrealist masters, arousing the curiosity of people who came to see with their own eyes what it was all about...
Whether you enjoy sports, both on land or at sea, or you have a liking for remains of the Past, or if you are simply a nature lover, France will welcome you with open arms. People from all regions, towns and villages are expecting you and may even tempt you to take up residence in a country where the living is easy.
A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
THE 3 VALLEYS is the largest ski domain in the world with 5 resorts sharing it: La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. * Europe's finest snowsure resorts * Extensive skiing for all levels * Unlimited off-piste opportunities * Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. www.les3vallees.com
Height: 600km of pistes. 52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes. 200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.