23.07
2012
Lifestyle
We have selected ten of the best addresses for you, with original treatment ideas for a different taste of the mountains.
Deep Nature Spa in Arc 1950
A new wellness centre has opened at Arc 1950, at the Residence Les Sources de Marie (open to all).In a 1000 m² setting, its grotto design, with a mineral space of wood and rock,includes baths, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, volcanic grotto, a succession of experience showers, and a manicure area and hair spa. Tel.04 79 41 42 90
We have selected ten of the best addresses for you, with original treatment ideas for a different taste of the mountains.
Deep Nature Spa in Arc 1950
A new wellness centre has opened at Arc 1950, at the Residence Les Sources de Marie (open to all).In a 1000 m² setting, its grotto design, with a mineral space of wood and rock,includes baths, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, volcanic grotto, a succession of experience showers, and a manicure area and hair spa. Tel.04 79 41 42 90
“Un Cocon au Pays des Flocons” in Morzine
This spa with its nature-inspired approach, and a chic and pure design, is open all year round.You will find two treatment rooms - one single, one double - a slate steam room with a starry ceiling, a steam cabin, a herbal tea room with a relaxation corner, and a boutique with a manicure and make-up area.
Cryotherapy at the Anova Hotel & Spa in Montgenèvre
This new luxury hotel boasts a spa of 100 m², with an elegant décor and warm, relaxing surroundings.A Jacuzzi with view over the mountains, a sauna, a steam room and a swimming pool with pool bar will let you relax and regenerate.
Tel.04 92 54 48 04 / www.anova-hotel.com
A beautiful journey to the heart of the Tahiti Eden Spa in Les Saisies
Located in the heart of the Les Saisies resort in Savoie, the Tahiti Eden Spa celebrates the beauty of this island paradise.You will find treatments such as “passion fruit delight” -where a pomegranate bath prepares your body for the caress of a fruity scrub of papaya and guava.
Tel.04 79 89 64 73 / www.tahitiedenspa.com
“Lune de miel” at the Grands Bains du Mônetier in the Hautes-Alpes
This thermo-recreational centre lets you experience the benefits of thermal spring water - naturally warm, rich in minerals, sulphites and bicarbonates for better muscular relaxation.Discover the “Lune de Miel" (literally honeymoon) treatment, where the body is scrubbed and wrapped using honey from Serre Chevalier.
Tel.04 92 40 00 00 / www.lesgrandsbains.fr
Sports & Vitality programme at the Fermes de Marie in Megève
From 8th July to 5th August, Les Fermes de Marie***** organises Sports & Vitality breaks, with three to six day-stays to combine pleasure, detox and nutritional balance. For body maintenance, two and a half hours of sports activities every day, group workshops (yoga stretch, tai-chi, breathing class), cookery classes, Pure Altitude body treatment programmes are proposed.
Tel.04 50 93 03 10 / www.fermesdemarie.com
Make cosmetics at the Ferme de la nature in Grand-Bornand
Located near the village, the Ferme de la nature welcomes artisans who offer courses and activities using the local flora.Claire Bosse will teach you how to make cosmetic products with natural products (35€ for the session).Evelyne Bastard-Rosset will demonstrate how to use Bach flowers to treat emotional disorders (40€ for a half-day).
Tourist office:04 50 02 78 00
Afghan walking in Samoëns
Considered to be the yoga of walking, Afghan Walking enables you to combine serenity, relaxation and a better management of effort in the mountains.Claire, mountain guide and “body interpreter”, organises an introduction to Afghan Walking, every Thursday in July and August from 9 am to 12.30 pm.Tel.06 72 62 24 64 / www.nature-quitessence.fr
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