SWIMMING & SPA

Lakes

There are bathing lakes either side of Le Monêtier Les Bains, the Pontillas lake being a particular favourite among families with its naturally warm water, beach and entertainment facilities. A more peaceful retreat is La Roche de Rame, a 40 metre deep, natural lake just south of Briançon. There is also Lac Serre-Ponçon in Embrun which makes a fabulous day out.

Spa baths

Right on our doorstep are the thermal spa baths of Le Monêtier Les Bains. In the years gone by, people travelled from far, far away to benefit from the village's healing spas - bathing in the tranquility of the beautiful setting with mountains either side and glaciers perched above. Rich in minerals, the water is a deeply relaxing 36 degrees centigrade. The baths are currently being rebuilt to house one of the largest thermal spas in Europe - we expect this to be complete by winter 2008. A visit to the spa baths is an experience not to be missed and they are less than
a five minute walk from the hotel (you simply have to come back in winter when you'll find fellow bathers rolling in the snow inbetween bathing sessions - go on, you give it a go!)

Swimming pools

The nearby town of Briançon has an impressive leisure centre with indoor and outdoor pools, fun slides and relaxing sauna and jacuzzi facilities - Parc 1326. Large lawns with sun loungers are available for those who want to top up their tan. In Villeneuve - a five minute drive away - two more swimming pools await you: the Piscine des Iscles (indoor) and the Piscine de Chazelay (outdoor).

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