Things to do in Les Menuires when the weather turns sour
Things to do in Les Menuires when the weather turns sour
Les Menuires is a destination that delights young and old alike in winter snow, but retains its charm even when clouds cover the sky. When the weather's fickle, there's always plenty to do to make the most of your stay at L'Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa.
Have fun and relax completely at the Ours Blanc
Spa Nuxe
Imagine diving into a heated swimming pool on a rainy day. Relax in the pool as you gaze out at the mountains. You couldn’t dream of a more relaxing setting than Spa NUXE at L'Ours Blanc Hotel & Spa. Everything is designed to help you relax, including saunas, steam rooms, massages and treatments. Next to the pool, drinks and snacks are available to you at the honesty Bar. The spa is open to all hotel guests from 10 am to 8 pm. At 6.00 pm, it becomes an adult-only space (aged 16 years and older).
While staying in Les Menuires, treat yourself to a moment of absolute relaxation, either on your own or as a couple, at the hotel’s Spa Nuxe. A range of massages and face & body treatments are available daily from 10 am to 8 pm. These fabulous treatments are provided by an experienced spa therapist, in a room designed to be quiet and soothing.
La Terrasse de l'Ours Blanc
La Terrasse de L'Ours Blanc is popular throughout the Les Menuires and Les 3 Vallées region. It is located right beside the pisted runs and it boasts a loyal clientele thanks to its high quality cuisine and social atmosphere. In bad weather, you can head inside to enjoy the restaurant’s wood-panelled dining room with its traditional yet modern charm.
Bar
Enjoy great times and create wonderful memories during your stay. Step into our lounge and relax on a comfortable Chesterfield sofa near the fireplace as you sip a hot drink. Our bartender can prepare cocktails to your taste in the lounge bar, so you can enjoy a moment of utter relaxation. If you prefer, you can relax with a book or play board games with your family on the mezzanine. Throughout the day, you can create great holiday memories at the foot of the slopes. The lounge bar is open from 3.30 pm to 11.30 pm.
Culture
To discover the local heritage, visit the Saint-Martin-de-Belleville museum where you can learn about the valley’s history. Open every day, this museum can keep visitors who are interested in the subject busy for several hours.
Nearby is the Saint-Martin-de-Belleville church with stunning, richly decorated baroque altarpieces on display. The church is open all year. On the road to Les Menuires, the baroque Notre-Dame-de-La-Vie chapel is a significant pilgrimage site.
Once your reach Les Menuires, make sure you visit Maison de l'abeille noire et de la nature (European dark bee and nature house) beside Les Bruyères lake, which highlights the importance of this species endemic to La Vallée des Belleville and its protection today.
Activities
Sports center
The Centre Sportif (sports centre) is the perfect place to burn off some energy. With a range of classes including judo, dance, squash, weights and group fitness, you can easily shed the calories from your latest raclette dinner. Kids can enjoy themselves at the Fun Park, which features playgrounds, trampolines and a monkey bridge. Remember to bring your swimsuit/trunks so you can have fun with your kids at one of the resort’s swimming pools.
Cinemas
If you want a different activity, the town's two cinemas screen the latest films daily. On rainy days, an extra session is added for the audience to enjoy.
Escape Game
Escape game is a fun, on-the-go game involving puzzles you have to solve to unlock your snack cooler box. This is a great way to have fun and enjoy time together, especially in bad weather. You need to think hard and use your brain to successfully free the cooler box’s contents. For more serious gamers, there is a nuclear-themed version with a takeaway box.
Water play & wellness
La Bulle des Bruyères is a 1,500 m² social space with mountain views. It features a large leisure pool for swimming and playing, submerged bench seats, a lazy river and relaxing massage jets. The wellness centre offers saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzis and a 400 m² relaxation room for those seeking to boost their wellbeing. Young kids will love the large paddling pool, water games and slide. It’s the perfect place for families on holiday!