Situated in the middle of a magnificent park where Switzerland's hottest water (70 degrees) gushes out from a "hyper thermal" source tapped from a depth of 200 to 600 m, the center of Lavey-les-Bains has all the elements of seduction. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, steam baths and saunas, this recently renovated complex combines, in a very contemporary way, health and fitness while keeping plenty of room for games. Multi-jet baths, invigorating showers, "Electro-gym" for those soothing moments or massage treatments from around the world for moments of relaxation. Another strong point: Lavey is two steps from Montreux, Martigny (the Gianadda Foundation, www. gianadda. ch), from the Yvorne hills, Aigle and Salines de Bex (www. mines.ch). An ideal place for epicureans on vacation or casual visitors.