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Brides Les Bains Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Exceptional value
  • Traditional French village
  • Central access to 3 Valleys ski area

Great for

  • Groups
  • Budget skiing

Ski Holidays in Brides Les Bains

Looking for a way to ski on a shoestring? Then look no further, because Brides Les Bains is a fantastic location to access the outstanding 3 Valleys skiing experience for less! Amazing pistes and spectacular views await before returning for an evening of drinks and relaxation in this traditional French spa village.

  • Flight Time
  • 1h 45m
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Grenoble
  • Chambery, Lyon
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • French
  • Currency
  • Euros
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Brides Les Bains Stats

Top Altitude
2952m
Bottom Altitude
1450m
Resort Altitude
600m
Total Piste
150km
Longest Run
3.6km
Slope Orientation
SE, E, NW
Vertical Drop
2509m
Skiable Vertical
2479m
Night Skiing
No
Glacier Skiing
No (or Yes - Val Thorens)

The petite, attractive village of Brides Les Bains sits just down from Meribel in the lovely Allues Valley.

If you’d like to avoid the touristic nature of usual ski resorts and try somewhere more cultural then you’ll be happy to know that the village has stayed true to its roots with a very French look and feel. Natural thermal waters occurring in the valley resulted in the village becoming a hotspot for health and spa treatments since the early nineteenth century. There is an amazing Grand Spa to be found which drew in the crowds with its pampering facilities even before the village became a ski destination. Tranquillity is the theme here, with no blasting après scene and ruckus kept to a minimum. Despite this, there are still a few select bars to have a boogie in and as for meals you can find some brilliant restaurants serving fondue and Savoyard specialties.

The reputation and popularity of the resort has grown over the years as a cost-effective way of experiencing the 3 Valleys ski area without the high price tags found higher up.

First established as a ski resort for the 1992 Winter Olympic Games, the Olympe Gondola climbs from the centre straight up into the heart of Meribel at 1450m. You can relax with a coffee or a hot chocolate on the gondola from town which takes 25 minutes to reach central Meribel. The first gondola leaves early before the lifts at the top open so you don’t have to miss out on any potential ski time. A top-tip is to hire a locker at the foot of the gondola to save carrying your ski equipment there every morning. Alternatively, if you’ve driven to the resort or hired a car you can drive your way up to Meribel.

Guests are exposed to the same skiing opportunities they would be staying higher up; with a Meribel pass alone providing access to 150km of prepared pistes or a 3 Valleys pass broadening the range to a staggering 600km. The 3 Valleys is quite simply the largest linked ski area in the world, so you can find slopes suitable for all abilities and more on top!

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Brides Les Bains Transfer Times

Geneva 120mins
Lyon 120mins
Chambery-Aix-Les-Bains90mins,

The nearest airport to Brides Les Bains is Geneva at 120 km or about 2 hours by car

What's the ski area like in Brides Les Bains?

With direct access into Meribel of the 3 Valleys, the world’s largest linked ski area needs little introduction. Careening pistes for all ages and abilities are available across this gigantic landscape.

Which other ski resorts are near to Brides Les Bains?

The nearest ski resorts to Brides Les Bains include Three Valleys, Courchevel, Meribel, Val Thorens, La Tania, Les Menuires and Saint Martin de Belleville.

Ski Area Facts

LocationAllues Valley, France
Established1991
Downhill150km
Lift Pass€212 (Adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

81km54%

Intermediate Skiing

53km35%

Advance & Expert Terrain

16km11%

Snowboarding Trails

150km100%

What is Brides Les Bains like for Beginner skiers?

Beginners can practice in the ‘ZEN Zones’. The greens above Altiport are reachable straight from a nearby gondola once you arrive in Meribel, situated in a peaceful area for learning at a comfortable pace. Children and adults can find some excellent ski schools available to get going on learner-friendly sections. There are little jumps, corners and slaloms in the Acticross area which kids will enjoy.

What is Brides Les Bains like for Intermediate skiers?

The possibilities are endless for the more intermediate skiers since there is a vast number of blues and reds across the valleys. The Lapin is an ideal blue run for brushing up on your carving skills, while the reds down from the Mont Du Vallon are popular challenges. Such a huge number of slopes to explore means you can expect to cover new routes and discover new tracks each day.

What is Brides Les Bains like for Advanced skiers?

Advanced skiers head to the black runs like Les Bosses and Bartavelle to get their thighs burning. La Face is another must-ski black run which played host to the women’s downhill in the ’92 Olympics. With a 3 Valleys pass, experienced skiers can access the slopes around other resorts like Courchevel and Val Thorens for more variety, higher altitudes and a wealth of freestyling and freeriding opportunity.

What is Brides Les Bains like for snowboarding?

When it comes to snowboarding the terrain is equally as varied for all abilities, and since there are only 13 drag lifts in the Meribel area you’ll spend most journeys travelling upwards on the modern chairlifts. Freestyle fanatics will be pleased with the two main snow parks to be found. The Moon Park has a variety of rails and boxes, good for first timers and developing intermediates. The Plattières Snowpark houses a plethora of professional rail, ramps, an air bag and a boardercross run.

What is Brides Les Bains like for off-piste skiing?

Get to know your avalanche safety and venture off-piste with a mountain guide who can show you where to find some amazing powder in the area.

What is Brides Les Bains like for cross country skiing?

There is cross-country up at Meribel, about 120 km of trails.

Brides Les Bains Restaurants

For meals, most of our hotel holidays come as half-board and prepare hearty traditional cuisine to energise hungry skiers. There’s a small selection of restaurants to choose between - La Grillade is a pizzeria which makes tasty pizzas for eat-in or take-away. For lunch up the mountain there are a dozen eateries up the slopes in Meribel.

Where to eat in Brides Les Bains and on the mountain

Restaurant la Grillade Pre-book your table at Restaurant la Grillade for a lovely meal in Brides les Bains and enjoy a combination of local Savoyard cuisine and Italian dining accompanied by good wine. Restaurant la Grillade can be found by the piste right in the centre of Brides les Baines. It has terraces outdoors for dining in the fresh air with fantastic views as well as two rooms indoors.

Brides Les Bains Après Ski

Most noteworthy for an evening of entertainment is the local casino. Found within is the Blue Night club, open until late featuring karaoke and disco nights. Groups looking to quench their après thirst might consider hopping on the weekly free shuttle bus to end their day in a more upbeat scene at Meribel and then split a taxi back down after the gondola has closed.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Brides Les Bains

Blue Night Nightclub One of the main nightclubs in Brides Les Bains. Great Brides les Bains après ski drinks and dancing.

Brides Les Bains Activites for Non-skiers

The star attraction of the resort is Le Grand Spa Des Alpes, the largest spa in the region, for its luxurious beauty treatments and spa sensations. Unrivalled as the best way to unwind after skiing, or for a lazy day off the slopes, they pamper customers with an extensive range of massages and specialist treatments to ease away aches and pains. The resort has a cinema which airs English versions of the latest flicks, and a local market is held weekly in the village centre. There is also a little ice rink or for something different, have a go at paragliding or snowshoeing.

Le Grand Spa des Alpes Treat yourself to a treatment from the A La Carte treatments menu at this Brides les Bains spa. With treatments including massage, body wraps, body scrubs and manicures... even a chocolate body wrap... you will leave feeling refreshed and thoroughly pampered.

Raquett'Evasion Whether you’re travelling to Brides les Bains with a non-skier or feel like trying a different winter experience without the skis, snowshoeing is a great outdoor activity to enjoy with friends or family. Raquett’Evasion arrange Snowshoe outings which depart from the Brides les Bains tourist office. Routes vary depending on ability and you can book half day trips on the morning or afternoon, evening and night-time outings or a full days snow-shoeing out in the National Park.

Meribike Méribike is based near Brides les Bains in Méribel and runs mountain trips every day in the 3 Valleys area. Head over for a day during your holiday for a mountain biking experience of the stunning area. Discover the amazing 3 Valleys and develop technique on a range of tours to suit all levels with easier trails for beginners to routes with challenging terrain.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

Brides les Bains is the main shopping area for residents of the wider region. With more than 50 shops to choose from, Brides les bains offers a wide selection, including dozens of ski shops and supermarkets. The usual necessities for a major town will also be found, like a pharmacy, newsagents and clothing shops. There is also specialist shop selling local gems stones.

MAGASIN SKISLOC Ski hire in Brides les Bains, ski repair and ski accessories to buy including ski googles, helmets, hats, gloves, sunglasses and bags.

La Source Bakery Sandwiches, pastries and cakes in Brides les Bains, this bakery offers a lovely range of fresh food perfect for snacks, lunch and treats on your Brides les Bains ski holiday.

PRECISION SKI - Brides Les Bains Centre In the centre of Brides Les Bains, Precision Ski focus on quality well serviced equipment at affordable prices. Visit their website for this seasons offers. The earlier you book the more you will save. Enter promo code SNO18 for an extra 10% discount on your order.

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Best Time to Visit Brides Les Bains

At 600m altitude it is uncommon for the snow conditions to be good enough for skiing right down in Brides Les Bains, but most of the slopes higher up around Meribel are good for skiing all season from December until April. Bride Les Bains is a good choice any time during the season due to its location in the linked 3 Valleys, with a total 600km of marked runs including snow-sure Val Thorens and mixed slopes facing different directions for good conditions all day long. Since 80% of the pistes are above 1800km, fresh powder is relatively frequent and the snow is rarely in bad shape. The slopes are groomed daily to maintain their good quality, and a massive third of them are covered by 700 snow cannons to assist in case the snowfall is lacking. Snow records indicate the very best time to ski here is between January and March but if the area is blessed with some late season snow as in previous years, you can enjoy some incredible spring skiing.

What's Brides Les Bains like at Christmas?

The snow-capped Alps look wonderful for spending Christmas in Brides Les Bains, when the village is usually decorated with glittering fairy lights.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Brides Les Bains like in the New Year?

Join the DJ party and pop open the champagne for New Years in Brides Les Bains! Escape to the frosty mountains for amazing skiing via a traditional French village.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Brides Les Bains like in Half-Term?

You can expect some of the cheapest prices with access to the 3 Valleys during February Half Term in Brides Les Bains. Come for the typically great snow conditions and families activities throughout the area.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Brides Les Bains like at Easter?

At Easter in Brides Les Bains you can enjoy some sunny end-of-season skiing for even cheaper! Sunbathe after a day on the slopes or indulge in the largest spa in the region for some serious pampering.

Brides Les Bains Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

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Ski Accommodation in Brides Les Bains

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Families have a fantastic time in Bride Les Bains. It’s in a perfect location to enjoy skiing the amazing 3 Valleys at an affordable price tag.

We’ve got discounted deals on great value accommodation so that you’ve got more money to treat yourself with abroad! Call our ski holiday specialists and see if we can’t find the perfect place for you and your family to stay this season. One of our favourites for families, the Cybele Apartments were recently refurbished and sit in a nice quiet spot outside of the village centre. A ski shuttle will take you straight to the gondolas where you can hire a locker to store your ski equipment to save dragging it back and forth – simple!

The Olympe Gondola provides direct access from the village into central Meribel, which was awarded the Famille Plus label because of just how well it facilitates families. Kids and adults alike learn to ski and snowboard on the tranquil ‘ZEN Zone’ green runs. Children will surely enjoy the designated zone for discovering wildlife and a mini snowpark too. Teens might enjoy trying the rails in the good-for-beginners Moon Park. There is a great selection of top-notch ski schools available which employ modern techniques to get kids finding their feet on skis in no time! Back at base, little ones will have fun playing in the snow and skating on the ice rink in the village. Young families seeking childcare should look at our accommodation with day care, kids clubs and babysitting services.

Brides Les Bains is renowned as a great little retreat for groups to ski the varied and extensive 3 Valleys on a budget. There is a mountain of slopes (excuse the pun!) for all different abilities and a choice between some very pleasant accommodations in this lovely spa resort.

Hotel Amélie is one of the larger hotels – a good option for bigger groups looking to book together that is more likely to have vacancies in case any stragglers want to join in later. Hotel La Vanoise is slap-bang in the village centre and just a couple of minutes from the gondola for easy access to the slopes. Apartments can work for groups too – Le Grand Chalet Studios are just a few minutes walk away from the gondola.

The gondola from Brides Les Bains gets skiers and snowboarders up the mountain in 25 minutes to arrive at a central spot in Meribel. There’s 150km of pistes to explore in Meribel, 80% of which lie above 1800m – great for snow conditions all season. Back in the village, you’ll find a small selection of bars for a quiet sherry together. Try your luck one evening in the local casino and end up in the Blue Night club for dancing the night away! Take the afternoon off and book a session in the Grand Spa to ease away those aches after a day on the slopes.

If our accommodation isn’t cheap enough already, ask us about our extra group discounts! Our best holiday packages can include flights and transfers to tie up all the loose ends for a nice and easy booking. Alternatively you can book a self-drive package and make your own way to the resort. Give our friendly experts a call and we’ll help you find the right accommodation for you and your group this season.

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I stayed in Brides les Bains for a weekend and read an awful lot of reviews that complained about having to get the gondola in to meribel...what a drag. I completely disagree! For practically half the price we stayed in a charming hotel and in the mornings walked the short distance to the gondola which operated... + more
Hannah Umlandt, Bromley
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The reason we picked Brides les Bains is because it’s much cheaper than staying in Meribel itself but you can still ski the Meribel area. Once you’ve got the gondola up you have access to loads of good slopes. We skied in all 3 resorts: Val Thorens has quite good views and is the highest resort anyway so you’... + more
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Brides Les Bains

Maximum and minimum adult Brides Les Bains lift pass prices ranged from €187 to €187 for 6 days access to the Brides Les Bains ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Brides Les Bains holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price €22 - €35 €33 - €33 €28 - €28
6 Day Price €131 - €174 €187 - €187 €159 - €159
Age Range 5 - 12 13 - 59 60+
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Getting to Brides Les Bains

Most of our ski holidays to Brides Les Bains packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Brides Les Bains from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Brides Les Bains from the UK?

Flights from London take about 1h 45m to Geneva, Grenoble, Chambery, Lyon. This table shows approximate transfer times to Brides Les Bains from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Geneva 120 km 2 hours
Lyon 150 km 2 hours
Chambery-Aix-Les-Bains 75 km 1 hour 40 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Brides Les Bains from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest France train station to Brides Les Bains?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Brides Les Bains transfers.

Station Distance Transfer Time
Moûtiers 6 km 6 minutes
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Going to Brides Les Bains under your own steam

For independant travel to France, compare accommodation only with Brides Les Bains self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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Brides-les-Bains Tourist Office This beautiful Tourism Office is nestled in and surrounded by stunning mountains and hills. The friendly staff are there to help you have a streamline experience in resort and answer any questions you may have. The services they offer are : -Internet: Free use of a PC (30 minutes) during Tourist Office opening hours - Photocopies, scan of documents - Booking of the different activites listed in the what’s on guide - Luggage storage: Drop off and pick up your luggage at the reception desk during the Tourist Office opening hours - Sale of articles and trinkets (Ecocup, postcards, hiking guide, caps, mugs, water bottles, blue disc...) Opening Times: Open Daily - from 9am to 12pm - 1pm to 6pm except 1st and 11th November

Hospital De Moûtiers Moutier hospital is a 12 min drive from Brides les Bains.

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