Treasure of Guisane valley, Monetier les Bains (real name of Serre Chevalier 1500) is a small traditionnal village which has managed to keep its charming aspect.
Accommodations are mostly based on chalets and small residences. Ski runs are far from the village center (about 1 kilometer walking). A free shuttle service make the junction between districts and ski departure place.
Other singularity of Monetier, its famous thermal spring well known for its gastric, rheumatologic and et dermatologic properties. This « miraculous » water gushed at 37°C and stream along the village in charming small pedestrian path. You can dip your feet at the spring in the upper part of the village or take benefit from the new thermal center called "les Grands Bains". A must have seen!
Monetier les Bains is a family resort. Ecrins national parc and Casset village (great departure point for hiking), make Monetier a nice place to visit in summer.
The largest ski area of the southern french Alps offers 101 ski runs and 250 kilometers of slopes.
You will be free to ride under the sun (Briancon city claims to have 300 days under the sun each year!) and between Melezes forest.
Ecrin national park proximity provides amazing landscapes at the ski area summits.
Alinech594
9/10
Stay in 06/04/2019 with family
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La ski de printemps : tarif réduit, neige, soleil, longue journée et peu de monde !
I disliked...
De ne pas y être allé avant
Burroni
10/10
Stay in 19/01/2019 in couple
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Claudea241
6/10
Stay in 17/03/2018 as retired
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Le plus de la station : Les Grands Bains à LE MONETIER.
Paysages magnifiques, maisons montagnardes anciennes.
I disliked...
Les navettes payantes. Cela génère un trafic important de voitures dans la traversée des villages - parkings bien remplis, certains sont payants.
Great place for hiking during summer.
• Grands BainsFun thermal center in Monetier les Bains with a great view on Yret slope. Great after a ski day (2 hours pass) or the afternoon (3 hours pass).
• Vauban cityFortified city with its famous gargouille is a great visit if you want to have a break with ski resort spirit (need a car to get there). You could also have fun in the city casino before coming back.
• Car ice trackIn la Salle les Alpes (Serre Chevalier 1400), hight sensation!
• Grooming machine rideAt Casse du Boeuf arrival station, you could drive a huge grooming machine. Information and booking in tourist office.
• Lautaret gardenJoseph Fournier station, at Lautaret pass, offers a great garden. Must see!
In la Salle les Alpes old village (5 minutes walking from Pre-Long - Serre Che 1400), you will like the typical food and the team sympathy. See website
| DISTRICT MONÊTIER LES BAINS Monetier les Bains village can be divided in 2 parts. First one is upper main road. It contains thermal source and church. The second one, below main road, spreads down to Grands Bains and the ski area. |
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