On a sunny plateau in the Oisans, Alpe d'Huez is famous for its twenty-one hairpin bends, climbed every summer by cyclists; Les Deux Alpes faces it on the other side of the Romanche valley. You spend the day on the slopes or on a bike, then look for a warm pool. The selection brings together hotels with spas, a residence and a holiday village with a heated pool. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Club Med Alpe d'Huez (4.5/5).
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.
7 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a paddling pool; the listing also mentions an outdoor section.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The paddling pool makes it a good option with young children.
The pool. Indoor pool in a cave-like setting, in the Spa de l'Ours, with a jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Spa de l'Ours.
Hotels.com gives 8.6/10 from 147 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Combine the pool and jacuzzi after skiing: they're in the same spa.
The pool. Heated pool facing the peaks, in the Spa des Alpes, with a sensory circuit, sauna and hammam; myBoutiqueHotel lists it as an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa focuses on recovery at altitude: ask for the treatment programme when you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, in the Ô des Cimes spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included in the rental.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated according to myBoutiqueHotel; Expedia also mentions an outdoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which pool will be open during your stay.
The pool. Indoor pool and Deep Nature spa with a mountain view. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa looks out over the mountains: save it for the late afternoon.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, with a jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Nuxe spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. If warm water is your priority, ask about the pool temperature.
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 top-rated is Club Med Alpe d'Huez (All-inclusive holiday village), with 4.5/5 (3,004 reviews · Havas Voyages). Next come Royal Ours Blanc Boutique Hôtel & Spa (8.8/10) and Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa (8.7/10).
None of the places selected in Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Club Med Alpe d'Huez, Royal Ours Blanc Boutique Hôtel & Spa and Grandes Rousses Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Alpe d'Huez and Les Deux Alpes gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Royal Ours Blanc Boutique Hôtel & Spa and Hôtel Au Chamois d'Or also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Club MMV Les Bergers | Club with a wellness area at the foot of the slopes. | 7,4/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Booking.com.
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