What is a wellness break in the mountains?
A wellness break in the mountains is a pause devoted to relaxation, in a soothing natural environment that helps you break from everyday life. This type of stay values calm, mountain air and the beauty of the landscapes.
The activities associated with a wellness break include treatments in spa areas, saunas, hammams or Nordic baths, as well as massages and relaxation sessions. The surrounding nature invites meditation, walks and moments of contemplation, in the heart of Savoie.
- Access to wellness areas: spa, sauna, hammam, whirlpool baths
- Professional massages and body treatments
- Relaxation in the heart of nature: easy hikes, walks, meditation
The best gentle activities for recharging at altitude
Gentle activities in the mountains are a chance to recharge and relax at a leisurely pace that does not require intense physical effort. Activities to try include accessible hikes, walks in the forest or on marked trails, outdoor yoga, meditation by a mountain stream, or mountain biking on easy routes. High-altitude lakes also invite contemplation, offering a refreshing stop in summer.
These activities encourage reconnection with body and mind, while suiting all kinds of people, from families to groups of friends looking to relax. The mountains in summer let you adopt a slow pace and make the most of nature. For route ideas, see our selection Hiking and mountain biking in Savoie
Accommodation suited to well-being: our properties and options to explore
To fully enjoy a wellness break, the choice of accommodation, chalet or apartment, plays an essential role. Spa, sauna or pool: check whether they are available in the listing for the property or its residence before booking.
If a spa matters in your choice, also see our page Luxury chalets with spa. The criteria to look at before choosing:
- A quiet location, with a view of the mountain or the lake
- Relaxation facilities, depending on the residence
- Proximity to natural areas and gentle activities
Well-being on Lac du Bourget: thermal spa tradition and nature
Lac du Bourget is also ideal for a wellness break. Its waters invite swimming, gentle water activities and moments of relaxation on its beaches. A stay on the shores of Lac du Bourget lets you recharge as close to nature as possible, in Savoie.
Aix-les-Bains, known for its thermal baths, offers wellness areas, baths, thermal treatments and massages.
Practical tip: in summer, remember to book your thermal treatments in advance and to alternate water activities with moments of relaxation to make the most of the wellness offer around the lake and the thermal baths.
Two seasons for well-being: summer and winter in the mountains
Well-being in the mountains can be enjoyed in summer and winter alike. During the summer season, the atmosphere is ideal for outdoor relaxation, walking, yoga or swimming. In winter, the same accommodation turns into cosy cocoons in which to recharge after a day’s skiing, facing snowy landscapes.
In Méribel, Les Arcs, Tignes or Val d’Isère, our Tarentaise resorts, we offer holiday properties for recharging in the mountains.
Tips for organising a successful wellness break
Organising a wellness break in the mountains takes planning and close attention to what you want. It is advisable to book your accommodation in advance, to read the reviews to make sure of the quality of the services and to personalise your programme according to your wishes: spa, hikes, moments of relaxation or treatments. A few habits to adopt:
- Choose the location and the view you want carefully
- Plan your activities according to the weather and the season
- Read the reviews and share your experience
Pitfalls to avoid to make the most of your stay
For a serene wellness break, check before booking whether relaxation facilities (spa, sauna) are mentioned in the property description, or ask our advisers: they will tell you whether the property has them. This way you will avoid any disappointment on arrival. Also remember to find out about the access conditions for treatments and activities.