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Brides les Bains

Characterful spa town that is an affordable way into the 3 Valleys

Brides les Bains is a lovely Savoyard town known for its thermal spa and for its excellent access into the world’s largest ski area, the 3 Valleys. The Olympe gondola takes skiers from the valley, in Brides les Bains, up to Méribel in around 25 minutes.

Accommodation is in stylish apartments walking distance from the gondola and the centre of town. With its range of restaurants, bars and the only casino in the 3 Vallées, Brides has plenty to recommend it as an excellent value base to come home to at the end of your ski day.

Brides les Bains Quick Facts

  • Ski area: 3 Valleys
  • Resort height: 600m, ski from 1400m
  • Resort top height: 3230m
  • Km piste: 600
  • Distance from Calais: 589 miles (8hrs 22)
  • Lift pass: ££££
  • No. of slopes: 347
  • Green slopes: 53
  • Blue slopes: 141
  • Red slopes: 117
  • Black slopes: 36
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Highlights

Great value access point to 600km of 3 Vallées skiing

Good range of restaurants, bars and shops

Stylish apartments which make a cosy base

Therapeutic natural spring waters

26 minutes to Méribel on the Olympe gondola

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Frequently asked questions about Brides les Bains

Does Brides les Bains have high quality accommodation? plus icon minus icon

Yes, the Méri-bellecombe apartments are modern and stylish. There are just 22 apartments here so the scale isn’t overwhelming either and it’s easy to feel at home.

How long does the gondola take from Brides les Bains to Méribel? plus icon minus icon

The Olympe gondola, which was built in 1992 for the Albertville Olympics, takes around 25 minutes to reach Méribel. Grab a coffee and a croissant and enjoy breakfast on the ride up.

Is accommodation in Brides les Bains ski-in/ski-out? plus icon minus icon

No, skiing is up in Méribel, from where you can reach the rest of the 3 Vallées. You’ll need to take the Olympe gondola from Brides up to Méribel.

Why stay in Brides les Bains? plus icon minus icon

The resort is a great value gateway to the 3 Vallées and accommodation, shops and restaurants all tend to offer good value compared to staying in the main resorts by the slopes. The thermal spa, one of the largest in the French Alps, is also a draw and trying out the treatments on offer here is a great reason to stay in Brides les Bains.

What can I do in Brides les Bains after my ski day? plus icon minus icon

Brides les Bains has a good selection of restaurants, offering everything from traditional cuisine and more refined options to pizzerias. There’s hotel bars, a wine bar and a casino, as well as a nightclub.

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