Brides-les-Bains, Ski resort in Savoie, France
Brides-les-Bains is a ski resort nestled in the Savoie Alps at around 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) and connected to the vast Les 3 Vallées ski area by a gondola lift. The village has a manageable size with accommodations, restaurants, and shops clustered around a central village area.
The village originated in the 1800s as a spa destination drawing visitors to its natural thermal springs in the region. As alpine skiing grew popular in the 1900s, the village gradually transformed into a year-round winter sports destination.
The village shows traditional Savoyard building styles with stone facades and wide roofs built to handle heavy snow. Restaurants here serve regional dishes like raclette and fondue that have been prepared locally for generations.
The resort is reached by car and offers a wide range of accommodations at different price points, from simple to comfortable options. Visitors should know that heavy snow covers the area during winter months and proper skiing gear is important for safety.
The village is unusual because it never abandoned its original role as a spa town and visitors can still use the historic thermal baths today. This mix of healing springs and ski access is rare in the French Alps.
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