breathing in scented purified air, surprisingly relaxing. Next, was a darkened room filled with giant bean bags. I settled down and looked up -- the ceiling showed a film of jellyfish ! Teamed with the gentle whale-song-meets-Ministry-of-Sound-Chill\\... music, it was oddly hypnotic. Feeling suitably jellyfish-like, I tried the two steam rooms: one at 46, the next at 48 -- both glitteringly clean -- before cooling down in a 36 bath of thermal water. I laid back and floated, I could see the trees outside, and I felt great. The warm waters of Thermes Saint Gervais Best of all was the hydrotherapy area outdoors which is kept at 36.5 all year round; perfect for post-skiing. The hydrotherapy area was superbly-designed, with a whole range of different "stations" with jets of varying powers at different heights to pummel the whole body. My beloved aqua loungers were there, as well as a brand-new (to me) experience: a pool area that mimicked the sensation of being in a glass of champagne ! Tiny bubbles felt delicious on my skin. Looking out from the pool, you're surrounded by vivid green tall trees in the shadow of Mont Blanc, breathing in that fresh mountain air. Best. Outdoor. Facilities. EVER! Penultimate stage was a relaxation beanbag, curtained away by muslin drapes, where I topped up on water and nibbled on dried fruit. The two-hour "bains" experience ended with a mini-facial massage with a hydrating cream. A 150-minute session costs as little as 29 euros. Superb value! But