Hotels often have the biggest pools, and sometimes an indoor pool in the spa as well. In Serre-Chevalier and Briançon, you swim in warm water in the spas of the Guisane villages and in a former barracks in the old town. Here are the 4 hotels I've selected in Serre-Chevalier and Briançon, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Maison Alliey & Spa, Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa and Grand Hôtel & Spa NUXE Serre Chevalier.
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.
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The pool. Two pools advertised as heated, one indoor and one outdoor, with a spa and hammam.
There are still only a few reviews and they don't mention the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heated outdoor pool lets you swim outside facing the peaks: check that it's open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated, in the Cinq Mondes spa, with a counter-current swimming pool, outdoor sauna, hammam and outdoor Nordic bath.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa also opens to day visitors: if you're staying, ask whether your access is unlimited.
The pool. Unsupervised indoor pool in the Nuxe spa, with a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam and ice fountain. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the Nuxe spa.
One guest praises the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Each guest is entitled to a one-hour slot a day in the spa, from age 16; children have a midday slot with an adult.
The pool. Indoor pool in the spa. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask about the spa hours, which are often shorter in the middle of the day.
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 Maison Alliey & Spa (Hotel and aparthotel), with 4.5/5 (4 reviews · Serre Chevalier Vallée Réservation). Next come Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa (8.8/10) and Grand Hôtel & Spa NUXE Serre Chevalier (8.5/10).
None of the places selected in Serre-Chevalier and Briançon clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Maison Alliey & Spa, Garrigae Caserne de Briançon & Spa and Grand Hôtel & Spa NUXE Serre Chevalier have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Serre-Chevalier and Briançon gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Grand Hôtel & Spa NUXE Serre Chevalier also has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowell Hôtels Le Parc & Spa | Indoor pool and spa in the centre of Briançon, but the rating remains below the threshold. | 7,9/10 | Rating too low |
Sources: Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com.
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