At the foot of the Aravis range, not far from Annecy, La Clusaz is a Savoyard village that has stayed lively around its church, with Le Grand-Bornand in the neighbouring valley. People come for skiing, hiking and reblochon. Several hotels in the village have a spa with an indoor or heated pool, and one of them even advertises the water temperature. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Hôtel et Spa Le Chamois by Odalys (8.9/10).
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. 160 m² indoor aquatic circuit with hydromassage jets and a whirlpool bath, in the Payot spa; in fine weather, a heated outdoor pool rounds things off.
The hot tub. Whirlpool bath in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated outdoor pool is only used in fine weather; the indoor circuit stays open during the ski season.
The pool. Indoor pool and children's pool. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 9.1/10 from 142 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is up on the pass, outside the village: you'll need a car to get down to La Clusaz.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, in a 250 m² relaxation area with a sauna and salt wall. Heating isn't specified.
Booking.com gives 8.9/10 from 1,121 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. In high season, book your Nuxe treatments at the same time as your room.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated to 30 °C, in the Spa Cristal, facing the mountains.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. This is one of the few addresses in the resort that gives the water temperature: make a note of it to compare.
The pool. Indoor pool with a hammam and sauna, open access, according to Staycation; Expedia, for its part, mentions an outdoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The descriptions differ: get the hotel to confirm that the pool is covered.
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.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, with a hammam and sauna; large jacuzzi on a panoramic terrace.
The hot tub. Large jacuzzi on the panoramic terrace.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The large jacuzzi is on the terrace: ideal at the end of the day, facing the Aravis.
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.
The hot tub. Outdoor pool open in season, heating not specified; wellness area with a jacuzzi and hammam.
Staycation gives 9.6/10 from 88 reviews. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Access to the wellness area is limited to 30 minutes a day: book your slot.
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 Hôtel et Spa Le Chamois by Odalys (Hotel), with 8.9/10 (1,817 reviews · Booking.com). Next come Hôtel Les Sapins Wellness & Gourmet (9.8/10) and St-Alban Hotel & Spa (9.6/10).
None of the places selected in La Clusaz and Le Grand-Bornand clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Hôtel et Spa Le Chamois by Odalys, Hôtel Les Sapins Wellness & Gourmet and St-Alban Hotel & Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at Au Cœur du Village, Relais & Châteaux. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
Yes: Hôtel et Spa Le Chamois by Odalys and Hôtel Beauregard also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel Les Chalets de la Serraz.
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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