As well as being a rewarding activity in itself, road cycling has the huge advantage of also being a mode of transport!

From Brides-les-Bains, you can explore some wonderful natural scenery on two wheels, opening up a whole range of other activities.

You can take a hike through valleys and peaks, wander in the mountains within the Parc de la Vanoise, discover local wildlife and cultural sites, play golf, try via ferrata or water-based activities.

Suitable for various types of roads and paths, mountain bikes can offer a pleasant alternative to a standard road bike.

There are many ways to combine cycling with other activities so you can enjoy changing things up.

While kayaking and canoeing are similar in many ways, they essentially differ on two points: the position of the rower(s) and the paddle.

Navigating down a river in this kind of boat is a chance to let the current take you far from everyday life and to see places that sometimes can’t be reached in other ways.

The white water version is more challenging, and beginners will need to take an introductory class beforehand.

The rules on fishing in the mountains are the same as they are in the rest of France. You must have a fishing permit. This can be a one-day, one-week or one-year permit (Adult or Inter-Federation, Women’s Taster, Child/Teenager, or Under 12s Taster).

Anglers can purchase fishing permits all year round in tourist offices as well as specialized shops like France Rurale in Moutiers or online cartedepeche.fr

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The 3 Vallées area has a splendid natural environment where you can fish in the clean, crystalline waters of its magnificent mountain lakes, rivers, streams and ponds.

Fishing in the mountains takes skill and tends to be challenging.
The Pêche de Savoie ‘1 fish’ fishing spot on the Doron de Bozel below Brides-les-Bains gives you the chance to really immerse yourself in nature.

Not far away, in the Bonrieu de Bozel and the Doron de Champagny and its tributaries, fishers can find brown trout and brook trout.
And fishing spots can also be great places for scenic walks.

The public swimming pool in Brides-les-Bains, overlooking the Doron de Bozel river, gives you the chance to have a swim and bask in the sun (and work on your tan!) against a revitalising backdrop of mountains and nature.

It is managed by the neighbouring spa and has a supervised 24-metre outdoor swimming pool.

In the summer season, the swimming pool in Brides-les-Bains is open every day from 11am to 7pm.

• Points: are scored according to the number of strokes played to get the ball into the hole. The winner is the player who completes the course with the fewest strokes.

• Difficulty: The usual indications ''Par 3'', ''Par 4'' and ''Par 5'' specifies the number of strokes required to complete a hole. If the golfer exceeds the predetermined number, they play “Over Par”. If they don’t exceed the predetermined number, they play “Under Par”.

• The tee markers: Having recently been developed, there are six of them, illustrated by colours. These markers mean players can tee off according to their level, age, level of difficulty etc.

• Rules to follow in the tee off zone: keep quiet so that players can concentrate, avoid moving, don’t cast a shadow over others’ balls.

• Order of play: the player who starts is the one whose ball is furthest away from the flag. Then, the player who won the previous hole is always the first to start again.: le joueur qui commence est celui dont la balle est la plus éloignée du drapeau. Ensuite, c’est toujours le joueur qui a remporté le trou précédent qui recommence en premier.

From Brides-les-Bains, the 18 holes at Tignes is not far away! Below the Grande Motte glacier, the highest golf course in Europe has an exceptional view of Tignes lake and of the marmot burrows which can be seen around the fairways!

Another original feature is that every two years Tignes Golf organises a "high-flying" competition on a mountain pass 270 metres above the course! Like Les Arcs Golf, it is open from the end of June to the beginning of September.

About an hour’s drive from Brides-les-Bains, Les Arcs Golf dominates the upper Tarentaise valley. At the gateway to the Vanoise Park, opposite Mont Blanc, it spreads over 60 hectares for the greatest enjoyment for golfers.

Two exceptional courses are open to all golfers: the 18-hole course (par 70) at 5,497 metres and the 9-hole course (par 27) at 860 metres.

A driving range and three putting greens (including one with bunkers) also allow you to practice golf, warm up before teeing off and improve your skills in a fun and relaxed way.

Courchevel’s 9-hole course, which can be accessed fairly quickly from Brides-les-Bains, covers a total distance of 1,140 metres (from the “Back Tees”).

With a par 27 it offers a superb view of the Rosière lake from the start and unfolds throughout the course in a special natural setting.

Individual and team competitions are regularly held here at weekends and some great records have been set.

This technical and unique French Golf Federation approved course, which can be played on from the end of June to October, helps you improve your index.

Among the golf courses near Brides-les-Bains, Méribel is considered one of the most beautiful European spots to play this fun mountain sport.

Located less than 20 kilometres from the spa, this 18-hole course features greens, fairways, water basins and bunkers in a wonderful setting, at nearly 1,700 metres high.

Created in the countryside in 1978, this par 71 course has since had its first 9 holes redesigned, for a distance now reaching 5,540 metres.

With a rather physical and quite technical orientation, it is nevertheless open to all (from the beginning of June to the end of October) and appeals to both amateurs and golf professionals.