Discover our different golf courses near Brides-les-Bains
Do you want to explore the grass and face the sand and water obstacles?
If you dream of an introduction to golf or simply of practising your passion on prestigious high-altitude courses, Brides-les-Bains will guide you to swing at the top of your game!
Méribel Golf Club
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.
Courchevel Golf Club
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.
Les Arcs Golf
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.
Tignes Golf
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.
Preparing a golf course
Golf is a moment of sharing that can also provide some thrills. It requires a number of physical and mental qualities. Requiring specific equipment, the activity requires a few rules to be applied.
Requirements for playing golf
You need to be in good physical shape to play the many kilometres of a golf course with ease, especially if it is on a steep slope! As a guide, a round lasts around four hours and is equivalent to burning an average of 800 calories (which varies depending on the level of the course).
Playing puts a lot of strain on certain joints, and muscular strength and flexibility are directly involved in the golfer’s performance.
Mastering anxiety, attention, concentration, reaction skills and spatial awareness also impact on the level of play.
Basic equipment for golf
Obviously, the golf club is essential for the shot and must match your level and your body shape. Basic equipment usually consists of 6 irons, plus a golf putter (to make your last shots on the greens).
Balls can be bought new or second hand (it is important to take into account the inevitable losses, especially when starting out!)
A glove, tees (to position the ball for the first shot) and specific shoes complete the outfit.
Level of difficulty, the slope
Corresponding to the level of difficulty of a golf course, the slope is a key factor.
Among the hundred or so criteria taken into account to determine it, the main ones are: the distance between the tee zone and the flag, the topography of the course, the obstacles, the playing area: the rough where the thick and long grass makes it difficult to play, the quality of the green, the trees and vegetation that dot the course, the climate, the presence of regular wind etc.
Some golf rules
• 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.
A stay in Brides-les-Bains to play golf
Whether on holiday or for a short break, Brides-les-Bains is the perfect base camp for accessing the best mountain golf courses in Savoie!
Both a spa and winter sports resort, the village has a wide range of quality accommodation and facilities.
To learn golf or perfect your professional swing in a friendly atmosphere, “get yourself on the green” in Brides-les-Bains!
Hiking itinerary : Mont Saint Jacques Array
Descriptive
Mont Saint Jacques has fabulous views of the Tarentaise valley and the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain, and Vanoise massifs. This lovely trail takes you through an exceptional site with an abundance of Swiss pines.
Get to Plan Bois by car or gondola.
From the small parking lot near Chez Laurette "Le Plan Bois" restaurant, follow the dirt road towards Plagne Bellecôte (P) for 10 minutes.
After crossing the often-dry torrent, fork left (P) and follow the well-marked path up through the forest. Once you reach a large clearing, the path continues to climb through the pines. At the next intersection, continue to the right (P). The forest gradually disappears, giving way to flower-filled lawns inhabited by marmots. After this long crossing, the path leads to a wide pass. Climb up the vast meadow to the right and reach the summit of Mont Saint Jacques in 20 min.
The return journey takes the same route and reveals a completely different landscape.
2nd option: return to Plan Bois without a car:
On the way back down from Mont Saint Jacques, you can head for the tête des Arpettes (Plagne Ange) and take the Carroley trail down into the Bauches valley. Head towards the Restaurant le Friolin, then continue along the road to a small bridge and, on your left, enter the sentier du Bief as far as Le Coches (take care if you've left your car at Plan Bois).
3rd option: return by car to Plan Bois or by gondola:
On the way back down from Mont Saint Jacques, you can head for the tête des Arpettes (Plagne Ange), take the white dirt road on your left and then head for the snow line overlooking Lac du Carroley, you'll pass by the Bijolin chairlift and take the white dirt road towards Lac des Pierres Blanches, from where you can return along the blueberry trail back down to Plan Bois (return by car to Montchavin-Les Coches or by the Lac Noir gondola - please note gondola opening times).
Practical Information
Opening Times :
From 27/06 to 29/08/2026.Services :
- Accessible via ski lift
Pets welcome
Tariffs
- under 5: free
- 4 pedestrian / mountain bike climbs (non-dated, non-nominative): €27
- 1 MTB/Pedestrian climb la Plagne (excluding Lac Noir + Bijolin) - Outside Live 3000 :
Ages 5 to 12 inclusive: 6€.
13 to 64 years: €8
65 to 74 inclusive: €6
New :
- 1 ascent Montchavin VTT/Piétons la Plagne (Lac Noir + Bijolin included) - Outside Live 3000 :
Ages 5 to 12 inclusive: €6
13 to 64 years: €8
From 65 to 74 years old included: 6€.
- 1 day MTB/Pedestrian (excluding Live 3000) :
Ages 5 to 12 inclusive: €17
13 to 64 years: €21
From 65 to 74 years old included: €17
- MTB/Pedestrian week with Live 3000 (7 consecutive days) :
5 to 12 years inclusive: €60
13 to 64 years: €75
65 to 74 years: €60
- 1 day MTB/Pedestrian with Live 3000 :
5 to 12 years inclusive: €26
13 to 64 years: €32
65 to 74 years: €26
- MTB/Pedestrian season with Live 3000 :
5 to 12 years inclusive: €120
13 to 64 years: €149
From 65 to 74 years old included: 120
From age 75: - Season pass 10€.
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