In the upper Tarentaise, Val-d'Isère and Tignes share the same ski area, on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. At this altitude the air cools quickly in the late afternoon: an indoor pool then lets you swim in warm water. The places selected range from hotels in the village of Val-d'Isère to residences in Tignes 1800. I've selected 10 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Hôtel Barmes de l'Ours (10/10).
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.
10 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers and spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Few reviews published: ask the hotel about the pool's opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool, 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 pool's opening hours when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and spa.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi, according to one guest.
One guest found the pool water just the right temperature and very clean. Another reports a sauna out of order for their whole stay.
Guide's tip. The sauna has been out of order before without warning: ask when you arrive whether everything is working.
The pool. Indoor pool with sun loungers, jacuzzi and Pure Spa. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
Guests love the pool and the spa; one notes it gets very busy when skiers come back. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. For a quiet swim, avoid the late afternoon, when the skiers come back.
The pool. Free-access indoor pool, sauna and spa. Heating isn't specified.
One family says their baby loved the pool; another guest found the pool a bit short. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A rather short pool: ideal for relaxing, less so for swimming lengths.
The pool. Indoor pool open from 10 am to 8 pm, with hammam and gym.
One guest describes a very warm pool and a lovely spa; others enjoyed the pool and sauna after skiing.
Guide's tip. The pool closes at 8 pm: go when you come back from the slopes.
The pool. Indoor pool, sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, with an Esthederm beauty salon.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
Most guests enjoy the spa, with its pool, sauna and jacuzzi; one guest, however, found it disappointing. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Opinions on the spa are mixed: ask what it includes before you book.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa. The hotel doesn't confirm whether it's heated.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the hotel to confirm that the pool is heated.
The pool. Indoor pool and La Neige by Pure Altitude spa. Heating isn't specified.
Guests say they loved the pool and the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa treatments must be booked in advance.
The pool. Indoor pool, children's pool, jacuzzis, hammams and saunas.
The hot tub. Jacuzzis in the spa.
Guests rate the pool and spa area highly. One guest notes that you have to go outside to get to the pool, which is chilly.
Guide's tip. Bring a warm bathrobe: you reach the pool from outside.
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 Hôtel Barmes de l'Ours (Hotel), with 10/10 (8 reviews · Expedia). Next come Les Suites - Maison Bouvier (9.8/10) and Hôtel Tsanteleina (9.6/10).
None of the places selected in Val-d'Isère and Tignes clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Hôtel Barmes de l'Ours, Les Suites - Maison Bouvier and Hôtel Tsanteleina have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Val-d'Isère and Tignes gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Hôtel Tsanteleina, Hôtel Le Diamond Rock and Hôtel Avenue Lodge 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 L'Aiguille Percée (Tignes) | Travellers report a pool at 18 °C, then at 24 °C, and a poorly heated spa. | 9,0/10 | Water colder than expected, reported by several travellers |
| Hôtel Tignes Le Diva | Access to a nearby pool, not on site. | 7,8/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence Pierre & Vacances Inter-Résidences (Val Claret) | Indoor pool and sauna appreciated. | 7,2/10 | Rating too low |
| Résidence La Daille | Residence considered tired by travellers. | 3,6/10 | Rating too low |
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