Skiers gathered at La Folie Douce, on the slopes of Val Thorens
Skiers gathered at La Folie Douce, on the slopes of Val Thorens · Photo Joan Oger / Unsplash
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Apartment with a heated pool in Val Thorens and Les Menuires

Renting an apartment means living at your own pace. When the building has a heated pool, swimming joins the programme, whatever the season. In Val Thorens and Les Menuires, the indoor pool extends the day on the slopes, from the hotels on the Place de l'Église to those in Reberty. Here are the 5 apartments I've selected in Val Thorens and Les Menuires, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort, Résidence Montana Plein Sud and Appartement ski aux pieds, résidence premium piscine, sauna, hammam.

5places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
°C ?ask for the temperature

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

Verification
Hot tub

5 places shown

Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort

Les Menuires, 100 m from the slopes, south-facing
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolHotel and residenceJacuzzi
8.8/10152 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Covered indoor pool advertised as heated, open access, with a counter-current swim system; jacuzzi in the spa.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.

One guest describes a good-sized pool fitted with a counter-current swim jet. Booking.com gives 8.1/10 (191 reviews) for the hotel and 8.7/10 (210 reviews) for the residence. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The pool hours are posted on site: check them as soon as you arrive.

Résidence Montana Plein Sud

Val Thorens, rue du Soleil
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyIndoor poolResidence · apartments
8.4/1072 reviews · Booking.com

The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, open access. The temperature isn't given.

I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The residence is part of the Village Montana: ask whether guests also have access to the village's other facilities.

Sources: Booking.com, Maeva

Résidence Club MMV Le Cœur des Loges

Les Menuires, Preyerand district
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolClub residence · apartmentsJacuzzi
8.1/10946 reviews · Kayak

The pool. Indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and spa. Heating isn't specified.

The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.

Guests mostly talk about the sauna, whose free access ends at 4 pm; one found it out of order. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.

Guide's tip. The sauna is charged after 4 pm: make the most of it in the early afternoon.

Sources: Kayak, Booking.com

Frequently asked questions

What is the best apartment with a heated pool in Val Thorens and Les Menuires?

In my selection, the top-rated is Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort (Hotel and residence), with 8.8/10 (152 reviews · Hotels.com). Next come Résidence Montana Plein Sud (8.4/10) and Appartement ski aux pieds, résidence premium piscine, sauna, hammam (8.4/10).

Is the pool heated all year round in Val Thorens and Les Menuires?

None of the places selected in Val Thorens and Les Menuires clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort, Résidence Montana Plein Sud and Appartement ski aux pieds, résidence premium piscine, sauna, hammam have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in Val Thorens and Les Menuires?

None of the places selected in Val Thorens and Les Menuires gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.

Is there an apartment with a hot tub in Val Thorens and Les Menuires?

Yes: Le Chalet du Mont Vallon Spa Resort and Résidence Club MMV Le Cœur des Loges also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.

How I check

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.

Confirmed by guests

Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.

Confirmed by a reviewer

A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.

Advertised only

The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.

Indoor pool

Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
Résidence Les Balcons de Val Thorens & SpaResidence with a pool and spa in the heart of the resort.7,9/10Rating too low

Sources: Booking.com.

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