Brides Les Bains ski resort
Snow Range
1300-3200m
great value destination from which to explore the 3 Valleys
Brides les Bains is many things for many people, for some it is a ski resort, others would call it a spa town and some would see it as a quaint little village. The great thing is that it manages to be all three, for those looking for great value in the world’s biggest linked ski area, it is a resort in the Three Valleys giving rapid access to Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens. If being pampered is more your thing, it is home to a fabulous heath spa, offering a range of relaxing treatments. If peace and quiet, in a traditional French village with good amenities, restaurants and shops is what you are looking for, Brides les Bains is the place for you. Which ever factor is top of your priorities, your are sure to enjoy all of what Brides les Bains has to offer.
- the experience
- the slopes Brides Les Bains snowboarding
- Brides Les Bains lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Brides Les Bains
The experience
Activities
Brides les Bains - low prices and access to the Three Valleys. Situated at the bottom of the valley below Meribel, with the last lift down at 5.30pm. In the town there are a variety of restaurants and bars, but the night life is low key. There is an excellent health spa that uses the thermal waters of the valley and for those fancying a bit of a flutter there is also a well established casino.
Resort features
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Chambery 2hrs 15mins, Geneva & Grenoble 3hrs, Snow Train Moutiers 10-15mins
The slopes
Beginners
Beginners are well served by many gentle slopes and relaxing runs through the pine trees, including those by the Altiport and Rond Point des Pistes.
Intermediates
Intermediate skiers will rejoice in the vast amount of long red runs, ideal for improving your skiing. The Pic Noir runs from the Col de la Loze, descending through the trees or try the excellent 5km red run down the Combe du Vallon.
Advanced
Competent skiers will relish the off-piste challenges, powder snow, glacier skiing and steep descents through the trees. Mogul bashers should try the famous 'Les Bosses' black run, while off-piste enthusiasts can enjoy the Mt. Vallon face above Mottaret. Add to this the fast Women's Olympic Downhill run on La Face, and the Three Valleys really has something for everyone.
Snowboarding
Check out the board parks in Meribel and Mottaret, with 3 half pipes and a boarder cross or experience the wide open runs and great Three Valleys off-piste.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
600kms
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of lifts
183 (Three Valleys)(3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Snow cannons
1,433 (Three Valleys)
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Longest run
5kms (Combe de Vallon)
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Mountain restaurants
43
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Cross-country trails
120kms (Three Valleys)
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Snow Range
1300-3200m
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Village Height:
600m (1968ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
3200m (Val Thorens)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Meribel Local | £171 | £120 | £145 |
| Three Valley Area | £211 | £159 | £179 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £547 | £677 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £650 | £836 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £767 | £994 |
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes all lifts in Meribel & Mottaret. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? under 5 and over 74 only
Ski/Board Tuition
| Brides-les-Bains (Meribel) | Adult | Child |
| Ski (6 x 2hrs am) | £179 | £179 |
| Board (6 x 2hrs 30mins pm) | £207 | £207 |
Child: Ski 6-12 yrs incl. Board 8 + yrs All lessons start in Meribel, see page 152 for further info.
the savings
One FREE child skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child |
| Bronze skis | £45 | £31 |
| Silver skis | £71 | £45 |
| Gold skis | £87 | - |
| Boots | £48 | £37 |
| Snowboard | £71 | £45 |
| Superior Snowboard | £87 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £48 | £37 |
| Helmet | £23 | £15 |
the savings
One FREE child skis and boots when one adult pre-books skis and boots.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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