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Heated pool in the Verdon Gorge: swim without the shivers

Between Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the Lac de Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau, the Verdon is a land of canyons and hilltop villages. Evenings are cool, even in spring. The selection mixes a hotel in Moustiers with a heated pool, villas on the plateau with a heated or indoor pool, and a spa above the gorge. I've selected 3 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi (4.98/5).

3places with a heated pool
8/10minimum guest rating
30 °Cwarmest advertised water

The places

Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.

Verification
Hot tub

3 places shown

Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi

Puimoisson, on the Valensole plateau, above the Verdon
30 °Cwater
Advertised onlyLate April to mid-SeptemberVilla for rent · AirbnbJacuzzi
4.98/557 reviews · Airbnb

The pool. Saltwater pool heated to 30 °C from late April to mid-September, with cover and safety barrier. Heated spa available all year round.

The hot tub. Spa heated year-round.

The pool comes up in 12 guest reviews and the jacuzzi in 10.

Guide's tip. Outside the heating period, only the spa stays in service: book accordingly.

Sources: Airbnb
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Villa 15 personnes, piscine intérieure chauffée

Puimoisson, on the Valensole plateau
°C ?ask
Advertised onlyHeated indoor poolVilla for rent · Airbnb
4.93/543 reviews · Airbnb

The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated in the listing's title.

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

Guide's tip. For a large group, it's one of the few houses in the area with a covered pool. Ask about the water temperature.

Sources: Airbnb (liste)
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Les Restanques de Moustiers

About 900 m from the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
°C ?ask
Confirmed by guestsHeating period not specifiedHotelJacuzzi
9.2/1019 reviews · Trip.com

The pool. 7 x 7 m heated outdoor pool with panoramic views, and a Nordic bath heated to 37 °C, according to Provenceweb.

The hot tub. Nordic bath heated to 37 °C.

Guests confirm the pool is heated and find it big enough for everyone staying. Another finds it less pleasant for lingering in.

Guide's tip. The Nordic bath lets you stay in the water longer when the air turns cool: ask about its opening hours.

Sources: Trip.com, Provenceweb
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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.

Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon

La Palud-sur-Verdon, above the gorges
Jacuzzihot water
Hot tub, no heated poolJacuzziHotelJacuzzi
9.0/1071 reviews · Expedia

The hot tub. The property page advertises a seasonal outdoor pool, closed from 18 October to 31 March, without specifying the heating. Travellers mention a jacuzzi and a covered pool in the spa.

Guests enjoy the jacuzzi and the spa. Information about the covered pool varies from one source to another.

Guide's tip. Ask the hotel to specify what is covered and heated in the spa before you book.

Sources: Expedia
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Frequently asked questions

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

In my selection, the top-rated is Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.98/5 (57 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Villa 15 personnes, piscine intérieure chauffée (4.93/5) and Les Restanques de Moustiers (9.2/10).

Is the pool heated all year round in the Verdon Gorge?

None of the places selected in the Verdon Gorge clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi, heating is seasonal (late april to mid-september). Villa 15 personnes, piscine intérieure chauffée has an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.

What is the water temperature in the Verdon Gorge?

Advertised temperatures: 30 °C at Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.

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

Yes: Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi and Les Restanques de Moustiers also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Hôtel & Spa des Gorges du Verdon.

Can I rent a house with a private heated pool in the Verdon Gorge?

Yes, 2 villas and holiday homes are selected: Villa provençale, piscine à 30° et jacuzzi and Villa 15 personnes, piscine intérieure chauffée. Heating is sometimes charged extra: check the listing.

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.

Places I left out

I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.

PlaceWhat the sources sayRatingReason
La Bastide de MoustiersOutdoor pool in the gardens9,6/10Conflicting reviews: one traveller regrets that it isn't heated

Sources: Hotels.com.

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