Renting an apartment means living at your own pace. When the building has a heated pool, swimming joins the programme, whatever the season. In La Clusaz, the spas of the village hotels offer indoor pools facing the Aravis range. For now, only one place of this type meets my criteria in La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand: Résidence Les Cimes.
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
1 place shown
The pool. Large indoor pool advertised as heated, with a sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the wellness area is included in the rental.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the only place selected is Résidence Les Cimes (Residence · apartments), with 9.2/10 (95 reviews · Booking.com).
None of the places selected in La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Résidence Les Cimes has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odalys Résidence et Spa Mendi Alde | Residence with a spa listed among the places with a pool. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Booking.com.
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