To plunge into icy water when the thermometer registers -10 or -20° C is pure madness, you'll say! Enough to catch pneumonia! It's true that you need to be brave to try out this invigorating and extraordinary experience in the heart of nature. Try the Finnish and Norwegian baths, the outdoor hot tubs, the Nordic and thermal falls, the Finnish sauna and swimming in La Diable river. Then treat yourself to an hour-long Swedish massage. That's what Spa Scandinave offers at its miniature "village" made of wood and water.

After some legitimate hesitations, you'll be surprised after the first round by the benefits provided by this hot-cold therapy, practiced by the Scandinavians for centuries. The principle of the Nordic spa is simple: you warm up, you cool off and you rest. Then you start again... The first step consists of heating the body in the Finnish sauna (dry heat) or steam bath (moist heat) for 15 minutes. The heat causes perspiration and stimulates the body by getting the blood circulating.

The second step consists of closing up the skin's pores by cooling the body quickly. You immerse yourself for as long as you can in a pool of cold water or in the icy river water. The Finns roll around in the snow! It's the ultimate pleasure when the snow is gently falling. The temperature is borth cold and mild: the snowflakes dance around us and create a surreal, timeless atmosphere.

Moving from hot to cold in this way increases cardiovascular activity and stimulates all the body's functions, eliminating the tension caused by stress and fatigue.

Finally, the third step involves resting in a relaxation area for 10-15 minutes until the body returns to its normal rhythm. The rest areas are connected to the sauna, a zen environment in pale wood. To derive the most benefits from this therapy, the steps should be repeated at least 3 times.