Brides Les Bains Ski Hire – Skiing is certainly one of the most expensive leisure pursuits but there are endless options if you’re travelling on a shoestring budget. Brides Les Bains ski holidays offer value for money with access to the largest linked ski area in the French Alps (Three Valleys) and a traditional rustic feel – in short, you combine superb skiing experience with bottom-valley ski prices.
This traditional French spa village is a great alternative if you’re looking for a quiet yet fun-filled ski getaway.
There is natural thermal water in the valley which is the main reason why this village has grown in popularity and turned to spa & health treatment hotspot.
The combination of awesome pampering facilities, tranquil ambiance plus access to the 3 Valleys ski area all at a bargain makes Brides Les Bains ski holidays hard to beat.
This may not seem like your conventional ski centre as it does not offer ski-in/ski-out accommodation and you’ll not find slopes next to it.
However, you can rest assured that you’ll find slopes to cater to all ski abilities whether you’re a novice, intermediate or even an ardent skier. You’ll find thrills in venturing further to Meribel which is under 25 minutes’ gondola ride away and offers over 150 km of slopes.
If you’re extremely adventurous you can explore the rest of the 3 Valley ski area with a staggering 600km – more than enough to serve you throughout your stay.
The slopes are amazingly varied across this gigantic landscape which gives you a range of fantastic skiing experiences due to the variation in the type of terrain.
Brides Les Bains also has some excellent ski schools where both kids and adults can learn the skill before proceeding to the calm green runs where they can practice at their pace.
Brides Les Bains Ski Hire
If you book your skis online and well in advance, Brides Les Bains ski hire here allows you a discount which is a great way to save some cash. You’ll find a couple of ski hire shops but you can expect to get all your ski equipment online as bringing your own skis can be a daunting task.
Brides Les Bains Gondola
Bride Les Bains Gondola to Meribel which takes approximately 20 minutes may seem like a lot but not when you compare the price tag to other resorts situated higher above.
The social scene isn’t the liveliest especially at night although there is a good selection of bars and restaurants where you can chill in the evening. However, with the opportunity to access the most distinguished ski area in the world, the nightlife is a little sacrifice to bear.
Besides, the calmness makes this place perfect for families that yean for some reposeful nights.
The gondola from Meribel runs up to 5 pm so if you want to enjoy the dining scene in the resorts above you may need to find an alternative way to take you back down.
It’s advisable to hire a car to drive your way up. It’s easier, faster and offers you some sort of flexibility.
Brides Les Bains Snow Report
With 600m altitude, you can guess right that Brides Les Bains snow report aren’t so promising to skiers but the excellent snow conditions of the inter-connected ski area overthrows this downside.
