The mountain stream beneath the Pont d'Espagne, above Cauterets
The mountain stream beneath the Pont d'Espagne, above Cauterets · Photo Cédric Le Bars / Unsplash
Guide · France · Occitanie · Pyrenees

Heated pool in the Pyrenees: swim without the shivers

On the Occitanie side, the Pyrenees line up spa and ski resorts, from Luchon and Cauterets to Ax-les-Thermes and Font-Romeu. The air is cool for much of the year and the thermal baths are part of the stay. The selection keeps hotels and residences with indoor pools, often heated, and hotel spas with jacuzzis. I've selected 4 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée (4.88/5).

4places 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.

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Hot tub

4 places shown

Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolApartment · Airbnb
4.88/5146 reviews · Airbnb

The pool. Apartment in a residence with a heated indoor pool, according to the listing.

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

Guide's tip. The pool is shared by the residence: ask about its opening hours and closure periods.

Le Grand Tétras

Font-Romeu, in the centre of the resort
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotelJacuzzi
8.7/10992 reviews · Momondo

The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool and hot tub, with a spa, according to Momondo. A heated pool appears in the list of amenities, without details.

The hot tub. Hot tub.

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

Guide's tip. Handy after skiing or hiking. Ask about the pool's opening hours, which may change with the season.

Sources: Momondo

Hôtel des Pyrénées

Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
°C ?ask
Indoor poolIndoor poolHotel
8.6/1084 reviews · Hotels.com

The pool. Indoor pool under a glass roof, with mountain views, according to Hotels.com. Heating isn't specified.

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

Guide's tip. Ask about the water temperature if you plan on long swims.

Sources: Hotels.com

Garden & City Cauterets Balnéo

Cauterets, about 500 m from the centre
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolResidence · apartmentsJacuzzi
8.0/1067 reviews · Booking (via ViaMichelin)

The pool. Heated indoor pool with sauna, hammam and ice fountain (Staycation), and a hot tub in the wellness area (ViaMichelin).

The hot tub. Hot tub in the wellness area.

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

Guide's tip. A residence with kitchens, close to the thermal baths and the ski lifts: check the opening hours of the balneotherapy area.

Fancy hot water? The hot tubs

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.

Mercure Ax-les-Thermes

Ax-les-Thermes, above the valley
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.8/1023 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Outdoor pool suspended above the valley, heating not specified, and a spa with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, according to Staycation.

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

Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is the sure bet; ask whether the outdoor pool is heated on your dates.

Hôtel Mercure Peyragudes Loudenvielle

Loudenvielle, Louron valley, at the foot of Peyragudes
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.7/1071 reviews · Staycation

The hot tub. Outdoor pool, heating not specified, with jacuzzi at extra cost, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation.

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

Guide's tip. The jacuzzi is optional: add it to your booking.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place to stay with a heated pool in the Pyrenees?

In my selection, the top-rated is Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée (Apartment · Airbnb), with 4.88/5 (146 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Le Grand Tétras (8.7/10) and Hôtel des Pyrénées (8.6/10).

Is the pool heated all year round in the Pyrenees?

None of the places selected in the Pyrenees clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Cami Réal – appartement avec piscine intérieure chauffée, Le Grand Tétras and Hôtel des Pyrénées have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in the Pyrenees?

None of the places selected in the Pyrenees gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.

Is there a place to stay with a hot tub in the Pyrenees?

Yes: Le Grand Tétras and Garden & City Cauterets Balnéo also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Mercure Ax-les-Thermes and Hôtel Mercure Peyragudes Loudenvielle.

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.

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