terme di pre saint didier

My strongest memory about the day I spent in this spa is... too many people. I understand winter is high season being so close to the ski resort but they should limit the number of people can access or give a time limit. The constant issue is were to hang your robe and put your sandals since every single spot is taken. They said you can't walk bare feet but there are areas near the pool where you have too and that's disgusting. The worse was the small indoor pool (I think on the second floor) called "sensorial bath" if I remember. The water is smooth and there are lights underwater, the room is almost dark: these conditions gave us the chance to notice how dirty the pool was. There were hair floating and it was simply gross. Another big disappointment has been the buffet: with so many people you need to put everything on a line and provide guest with a tray so we avoid to go back and forward with things on our hands. What a mess! They should learn from cruise ships how to do it. I don't complain about the food quality and selection but about the system. No place to sit for everyone. And if you wanted to grab one of their small "hot dish" (a super tiny small cup with either risotto or tuna steak) you had to stand by the buffet and make sure to be the first because there wasn't enough for everyone. We paid for a full day (only option available) but after 4 hours I was ready to leave. Currently I have no desire to go back nor I have nice memories of that day.

We had been skiing hard both downhill and cross-country resulting in muscles screaming for reliv. The thermal bath gave that care we needed. Great amount of different baths, saunas and other therapeutical varieties but the only issue we had was that it was too crowded so it got into a race to be able to get a place in some of the places. Nevertheless, if you are around, don't miss it.

The setting is fantastic among the Italian Alps. The outdoor pool overlooks the Alps and it's stunning both during summer and during winter, when it is surrounded by snow but it is still very warm. There are many activities and attractions, several pools, saunas, relaxation areas and a great healthy buffet with drinks and snacks. The only negative side is that during holiday season it gets really crowded so it is better to book in advance to avoid queueing and when really crowded sometimes some of the areas are full so you need to queue also for some of the saunas or for finding a table at the restaurant area.

I and my friend went to the Thermal baths in Pre Saint Didier looking for relaxation. This is what happened.Pro: The thermal bath is places in proximity of the ski slopes. it offers a good range of different water and sauna activities. The water temperature outside is pleasantly warm, although not "hot" like in other places I've been.Cons: I and my friend had the bad, bad idea to book a massage, and both had a horrible experience. Massages are delivered by men only, which I found astonishing to start with, since I had never experienced this and find it totally inappropriate, but the worst is that they are incompetent, with clearly no idea about real massages and no intention to deliver a real one either. On the contrary, both I and my friend were totally shocked when, although we had booked two different massages, the same thing happened: the masseur, out of the blue, removed the towel, exposing our breasts, and leaving us basically naked, since we were wearing tiny thongs. My friend, who is large-breasted, told me that the depraved pig was much more interesting in touching her breasts and massaging her around her private parts than anything. I had a very similar experience. On top of that, my masseur looked dirty and unwashed. When we went downstairs to complain, there was a huge queue at the entrance. The girl we spoke to apparently didn't understand English, so we left and resolved to share this abominable experience here on tripadvisor.Also, mind that the baths get incredibly crowded, so that relaxing is almost impossible anyway. For 45 Euro entrance price and the extortionate price of the massages, delivered by sick, pervert pigs, it's just too much.

While skiing in Courmayeur over New Year, I decided to spend New Years Day at the Spa for R&R. I booked a sports massage which was rough and good. The outdoor thermal baths have tremendous views, sitting in the bubbles admiring the Alps was a good choice to start the year. Scattered around the gardens are sauna blocks so you can swop between the hot baths of which there are several. Obscure, we were surprised to see a glass green house used as a smoking area! Once again inside, there were various darkened hot pools and a waterfall room, scrub shower and a meditation room. The place is like a maze, and you can easily get lost. We arrived at lunchtime and the place was not too busy but by the time we left at 5 pm, it was heaving with queues to get in. Be sure to book both your massage and thermal spa as this place is popular. While waiting for a taxi that took ages, a cauldron full of mulled wine was hung above the fire outside the front door, we were served as many as we liked on the house,.

I'm not a spa-person, but I really needed a massage and a good soak after biking to Pre-Saint-Didier from Champex (over Col Saint Bernard). This place was perfect. I think I paid a little less because we all came over after 5. If can be a little confusing, but if you look confused and ask questions, the staff will jump in and help (I couldn't quite figure out the locker card, for example. You stick it in the slot on the inside of the locker door, as an attendant was quick to show me.) Had an excellent hour-long massage from Thierry, then soaked in the huge outdoor thermal pool. Great view of the valley. Tremendously relaxing. A great place to go after a long day of exercise. Good English signage everywhere. Not inexpensive, but hey, it's a spa.

This is truly a spa that you can spend a whole day at, especially if there is nice weather outdoors. It is absolutely lovely, with lots of rooms for different experiences.

This Spa is amazing! As you can see from the pictures you can both enjoy the inside and the outside, with the Mont Blanc on the background. The only downside of our visit was the wind, and even if it was summer time, it froze us a lil bit!Some tips and advice:You have to pay 5 dollar parking when you arrive; the treatments that they offer you upon arrival (the cheap ones, 10/12/15 euros), are self treatments (basically you have to massage yourself or cover yourself with mud).At the beginning you will be given a bathrobe and a towel and you can receive another one by paying 2 dollars more. You are gonna need it, especially for a cold day! So you might as well bring it from home!You are not gonna need instead any shampoos or creams to shower, there are plenty in the dressing rooms.Have some change with you for the coffee in the buffet (try the chocolate breadstick they are amazing).My parents visited the place with the snow, something worth trying if you happen to be in the area!!

We took a day off from the rigours of the TMB in Courmayeur and took the 5 minute bus trip to Pre St Didier spa. A huge variety of indoor and outdoor saunas and spas and pools and resting and relaxation areas. This place is not cheap but it is beautifully maintained and appointed.

Was a rainy day in Chamonix so thought would be the perfect get away on our day off, and we were right. Set in a very beautiful part of the val d Aosta. View from the spa are stunning. The spa it's self is a great price. Towels, robes and flip flops provided. Whole place was clean and quite so you could really relax and was nice there was no kids running around. Had one of the treatments with my partner and we both enjoyed and feel great after. Will be visiting again for sure. Only down side is that you have to pay for the coffee in the free buffet room and you will have to pay to park. Only 5euro for the day tho.

We'll I was talked into going to one of those day spa things with my wife, well what a day! From the moment you get there you are treated as a valued guest not just another customer. I can't speak French or Italian but we fumbled through with a few laughs along the way. To have an outdoor spa or waterfall with snow capped mountains in the background was so surreal the whole place was inviting clean and relaxing, I would consider going back tomorrow

We went to the thermal spa today and were overall really happy with the experience! We travelled from Chamonix to Courmayeur on a bus then took another bus to Pre St Didier and walked up to the spa. It was a little confusing as we didn't know the town had the same name so we assumed the bus would drop us at the front of the spa. We wandered up a hill to find it and walked in at about 10.30am. We were offered a range of different treatments (mud body wash, salt scrub or massages) and we chose mud wash. I'm glad we chose this one because we found a small sauna with salt out the front to do a DIY salt scrub. This place is huge and we loved it!!! I would suggest bringing your own flip flops though! When it came time for our mud wash we found the room and went in with about 10 other people. You go into the sauna together and are given mud to run into your face and body and wait 15 minutes for it to soak in. We spend 6 hours here and probably could have spent longer if we didn't have to catch the connecting bus back! Also don't expect too much from the buffet as others have written about it's not huge but the last thing I want at a spa is a huge meal. I really recommend this place!!

Went away for a long wknd with three other couples. Girls decided to have a break from skiing so decided on going to the spa. Was incredible busy & relaxing it wasn't. Lots to do but they really pack them in. You get a dressing gown & towel incl. in the entrance & lunch. Pay extra for the name badge & you get an extra towel which is well worth it as you get very wet & can't change the towels or robes & as you're in & out of water you can get extremely damp & cold. Eat before you go the food is awful. There was plenty of fruit, bread with no butter, rice cakes, yogurt, bread sticks, chopped up carrots & celery & baby tomatoes & that was pretty much it. Had a massage which was very relaxing but once finished there was not quiet room set aside once finished or water offered as is usual in other spas I've been too. All in all a break from skiing but not very relaxing.

This resort with outdoor hot thermal pools and indoor saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, etc. well worth a diversion from the skiing at Courmayeur or La Thuile.May not want to give up a day's skiing for it but they do very good discounts for visitors after 5pm - 4.30pm if you are guest of Miramonti Hotel in La Thuile. Price includes free coffee, tea, juice and healthy snacks.Soaking in the outside thermal pools looking up at the mountains is excellent tonic for aching muscles. By all accounts gets busy at weekends but we went there on a Thursday and was very enjoyable way to while away a few hours before returning to resort for dinner.Local bus service from the ski resorts is cheap and efficient.

My general impression is they cater for numbers but not for the individual. As a regular to spa's and sauna's I know what I like and what to expect. Quite and peaceful this is not.At the Terme, I had a nice enough time, however, it could have been much improved if they could just make a few changes. Robes have seen better days and were not soft and fluffy. In the sauna's outside you can see they have replaced wooden bars in the seating but didn't cut them the right length. I visited on a weekday and the place was packed, there were very few places get that quite moment and relax. The buffet given the fact this is located in Italy was poor pickings. Fresh fruit and veg, yes but prepackaged cookies and cakes, I didn't touch them. They seem to have forgotten about the wonderful cheese and ham that the country produces, a bit of local food wouldn't have gone a miss along with a nice glass of wine. The place is huge and seems a little understaffed and the staff onsite go about their job, and their job has nothing to do with the visitor experience. Oh yes and you need to wear a swimsuit. Now for the positive stuff, the place is huge, so there are many different sauna's, stream rooms and spa's. Everything outside has an amazing view of the mountain range, and many of the rooms inside also have large windows so you can look out and enjoy the scenery.From day to night this place transforms, once they turn on the lanterns outside it does start to feel like a special place. I really liked one of the inside pools which played much music under the water, it doesn't sound special, but it is a really enjoyable experience. Also the rose sauna which has reclined sauna seating. Don't miss out on the hot chocolate they serve, it is very rich, so much so that two sips and your done. I would say, go enjoy, but try to pick a time when there will be fewer people and you should time your visit to include a twilight evening.