Together, Les Arcs and La Plagne form the Paradiski area, above Bourg-Saint-Maurice and the Tarentaise valley. These high-altitude resorts, designed for skiing right from the foot of the buildings, have lots of residences and holiday clubs. Their heated indoor pools are a plus for families, especially at the end of the day. I've selected 5 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Club Med Les Arcs Panorama (4.7/5).
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.
5 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool with large picture windows, outdoor pool, hot tub and hammam; Cinq Mondes spa at extra charge.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
The reviews shown talk about ski-in/ski-out access, the staff and the kids' clubs, not the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the outdoor pool is heated during your stay.
The pool. Aquatic leisure area with indoor pool, outdoor pool and children's pool, jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.
The hot tub. Small jacuzzi.
Guests enjoy the pool in the late afternoon, but several find it small for the size of the residence and the jacuzzi often full. One guest says it takes a few seconds to get used to the water.
Guide's tip. Go early or late: the wellness area gets crowded quickly when people come back from the slopes.
The pool. Indoor pool with views of the peaks, in the Cinq Mondes spa, with jacuzzi and hammam.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Two guests describe a heated pool, a little on the small side. One recent guest, however, found it lukewarm, like the jacuzzi: opinions are mixed.
Guide's tip. Ask about the pool temperature before you book, and note that the spa closes at 8 pm according to one guest.
The pool. Large heated covered pool (Alti Mag), open from 9 am to 8 pm, in the Nuxe spa, with jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Guests love the pool and spa after skiing, but find the jacuzzi small and the wait long at peak times. One family regrets that children only get one hour of access.
Guide's tip. With children, ask about the pool hours set aside for them.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers and spa. Heating isn't specified.
One guest enjoyed the spa after skiing. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask at reception about the pool's opening hours.
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 Les Arcs Panorama (All-inclusive club resort), with 4.7/5 (3,492 reviews · TripAdvisor (via Havas Voyages)). Next come Résidence Odalys Edenarc (8.6/10) and Hôtel Taj-I Mah (9.4/10).
None of the places selected in Les Arcs and La Plagne clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Club Med Les Arcs Panorama, Résidence Odalys Edenarc and Hôtel Taj-I Mah have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Les Arcs and La Plagne gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Club Med Les Arcs Panorama, Résidence Odalys Edenarc and Hôtel Taj-I Mah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Résidence & Spa Les Sources de Marie (Arc 1950) | Indoor pool on several levels, but accommodation considered dirty. | 5,0/10 | Rating too low |
| La Tourmaline (Aime-la-Plagne) | Indoor pool and spa. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Expedia, Hotels.com.
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