⛲ The 10 Thermal Baths of Western Switzerland in 2020
⛲ The 10 Thermal Baths in French-speaking Switzerland in 2020
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Thermal baths in Western Switzerland
French-speaking or Western Switzerland contains 10 thermal baths to which the Torpille team has added those of Leukerbad very close to French-speaking Switzerland. Some are very old, such as those of Yverdon, Saillon and Leukerbad, which were exploited in Roman times as long as 2,000 years ago. Two cantons do not have thermal baths, namely Neuchâtel and Jura.
The thermal baths of Western Switzerland:
- Thermal baths of Saillon VS ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of Ovronnaz VS ⭐⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of Lavey VD ⭐⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of Val d’Illiez VS ⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of Yverdon VD ⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of La Gruyère FR ⭐⭐⭐
- Thermal baths of Anzere VS ⭐⭐
- Bain Bleu Cologny GE ⭐⭐
- Aquaparc Le Bouveret VS ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cressy baths GE ⭐⭐
- Leukerbad VS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐: Torpille’s rating. (max 5 ⭐)
Among the thermal baths, La Torpille groups baths with water at more than 30 degrees. The Anzère baths, the Blue Bath and Aquaparc are completely artificially heated while the others take advantage of underground hot springs. It should be pointed out that there is no definition of the concept of “thermal bath”, the word “thermal” means heat and therefore any heated baths can claim to be called thermal baths.
General note: People for whom peace and quiet are important should NOT come to the thermal baths at weekends, on public holidays or during school holidays. All thermal baths can be subject to very heavy traffic and a noisy atmosphere at these times.
Listing
The Torpille team lists below the main characteristics of each thermal baths.
Legend:
ℹ️: Pool information.
👍: Strenghts
👶: Open to babies from 0 to 4 years old.
👁️: View from the termal baths.
Thermal baths of Saillon
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools
- 👍 Slides in summer
- 👍 Thermal river
- 👍 Swimming pool
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Thermal baths of Saillon
- 🔗 Comparative table
The thermal baths of Saillon are located in the Rhône Valley between Martigny and Sion. The baths offer a good prestation with various pools and a thermal river with a small current ring. In summer, big slides will delight the children.
The river of the thermal baths of Saillon.
A video describing the baths in Saillon.
Thermal baths of Ovronnaz
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
- 👍 Beautiful view
- 👍 Indoor Jacuzzi at 36 degrees.
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Ovronnaz thermal baths
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Ovronnaz baths are located within the ski resort of the same name. Relatively simple, they do however offer the most beautiful view of all thermal baths.
The view of the Alps from the thermal baths of Ovronnaz
The official video of the thermal baths of Ovronnaz.
Thermal baths of Lavey
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
- 👍 Flow ring
- 👍 Underwater sound system
- 👶 NO
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Thermal baths of Lavey
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Lavey baths in the canton of Vaud opposite Saint-Maurice have one of the largest bathing areas in French-speaking Switzerland. They have the largest flow ring and the particularity, in their inner basin, of having an underwater sound system.
Lavey’s outdoor thermal baths.
The official video on Lavey’s thermal baths.
Thermal baths of Val d’Illiez
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 1 outdoor pool
- 👍 Non-treated thermal river
- 👍 Large outdoor jacuzzi
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Val d’Illiez thermal baths
- 🔗 Comparative table
Recently expanded, the thermal baths of Val d’Illiez in the valley of the same name are the smallest in French-speaking Switzerland. They have the particularity of offering a simple thermal river from untreated spring water.
The river of the thermal baths of Val d’Illiez.
A video presenting the Val d’Illiez baths.
Thermal baths of Yverdon
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: No view
- 🔗 Yverdon thermal baths
- 🔗 Comparative table
The thermal baths of Yverdon located next to the city hospital do not offer any specific features and are intended for adults rather than children.
The entrance to the thermal baths of Yverdon.
A promotional video of the thermal baths of Yverdon.
Thermal baths of Gruyère
- ℹ️ 2 indoor pools, 1 outdoor pool
- 👶 NO
- 👁️ View: 2/3
- 🔗 Thermal baths of Gruyère
- 🔗 Comparative table
The thermal baths of Gruyère are located in the village of Charmey. The outdoor pool offers a view of the Gruyère mountains.
The outdoor pool baths of Gruyère.
A video about the thermal baths of Gruyère.
Anzere Baths
- ℹ️ 2 indoor pools, 1 outdoor pool
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 3/3
- 🔗 Anzère Spa & Wellness
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Anzère Spa and Wellness are thermal baths heated by a wood-fired power station at a temperature of 33 degrees in the centre of the ski resort. They enjoy a beautiful location on the southern slope of the Rhone Valley.
The outdoor pool of the thermal baths of Anzère.
A video about the thermal baths of Anzère.
Bain Bleu
- ℹ️ 1 indoor bath, 1 outdoor bath
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 2/3
- 🔗 Bain Bleu
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Bain Bleu is the only thermal bath in the Geneva area and also the smallest of Western Switzerland.
The rooftop bath at the Bain Bleu.
A video about the Bain Bleu.
Aquaparc
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool,
- 👍 1 thermal river
- 👍 Slides
- 👶 OUI
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Aquaparc
- 🔗 Comparative table
Aquaparc is a water amusement park which offers, in Le Bouveret next to Villeneuve, heated pools, a running river and slides.
The wave pool of Aquaparc.
A video of all the slides of Aquaparc.
Cressy baths
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool
- 👍 1 jacuzzi
- 👍 1 child zone
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: No view
- 🔗 Cressy baths
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Cressy baths are located in Confignon near the city of Geneva. They consist of a single large 34-degree pool surrounded by large tropical plants.
The Cressy baths.
A promotional video on the Cressy baths.
Leukerbad
- ℹ️ 1 indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools.
- 👍 Two big slides.
- 👍 Two basins for children and babies.
- 👍 Pyrotechnic show at night
- 👶 YES
- 👁️ View: 1/3
- 🔗 Comparative table
The Leukerbad are by far the best in French-speaking Switzerland, they offer pools and activities for all ages.
The entrance to the baths of Leukerbad.
A video about the thermal baths of Leukerbad.
Comparative and detailed table
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| Nom | Bains d'Anzère | Bains de la Gruyère | Bains de Lavey | Leukerbad Therme | Bains d'Ovronnaz | Bains de Saillon | Thermes Parc | Bains d'Yverdon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village | Anzère | Charmey | Lavey | Loèche-Les-Bains | Ovronnaz | Saillon | Val d'Illiez | Yverdon |
| Canton |  Valais |  Fribourg |  Vaud | Valais | Valais | Valais | Valais | Vaud |
| Lien vers activité | Activités | Activité | Activité | Suisse Allemande | Activité | Activité | Activité | Activité |
| Photo | |  |   |  |   |  |   |  |
| Nombre de bassins (m2) | 2 Intérieurs (33) 1 Extérieur (33) | 1 Intérieur (34) 1 Extérieur (34) | 1 Intérieur (35-36) 1 Extérieurs (32-34) 1 Extérieurs (35-36) | 1 Intérieur et ext 1 Intérieur enfant 1 Intérieur bébé 2 extérieurs | 1 Intérieur (180) 2 Extérieurs (190 et 250) | 1 Intérieur (275, 34°) 1 Extérieur (275, 34°) 1 Extérieur (310, 28°) | 1 Intérieur (34) 1 Extérieur (34) | 1 Intérieur (34) 1 Extérieurs (34) 1 Extérieur "ludique" (28-32) |
| Spa Dédié | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ 2 | ❌ | ✔️ dès 16 ans à 37 | ❌ | ✔️ 35 | ❌ |
| Surface totale des bassins | 620 | 860 | ||||||
| Températures | 33° | 33°-34° | 32°-36° | 28°-43° | 30°-37° | 32°-34° | 18°-35° | 28°-34° |
| Rivière thermale | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ 120m | ✔️ (21) eau naturelle | ❌ |
| Vue | Excellente | Moyenne | Moyenne | Moyenne | Excellente | Excellente | Aucune | Aucune |
| Toboggans | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ en été | ❌ | ❌ |
| Appréciation | 2/3 | 1/3 | 2/3 | 3/3 | 2/3 | 2/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Age minimum | Aucun | 4 | 4 | Aucun | Aucun | Aucun | Aucun | 3 |
| Autre | Hammam et bain turc dès 10 ans | 1 Hammam dès 4 ans; spa et soins dès 16 ans Parcours aquatique 3 espaces de repos Cercle aquatique sons dans intérieur | 1 Grande pateaugoire avec jeux lumières et effets pyrotechniques deux grands toboggans | 1 Pateaugoire | Spa dès 16 ans Jacuzzi ext (35) | ’Espace Forme est accessible aux enfants dès 14 ans | ||
| 16 ans min | saunas et soins dès 16 ans | |||||||
| Cafet ouverte sur les bains | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ❌ |
| Prix 2018 | 3h/5h Dès 16 ans: 26/37 AVS/Etudiant: 23/33 4-15 ans: 14/26 heure supp: 5 | 3h/4h Dès 16 ans: 27/34 AVS/Etudiant: 23/31 4-15 ans: 18/23 1/2 heure supp: 5 | 3h/Journée 20 ans et plus: 25/30 16-19 ans: 19.50/24 8-15 ans: 14/16.5 Moins de 8 ans: Gratuit | Pas de limite de temps Adulte: 22 AVS/Jeune: 20 Enfant: 13 | Pas de limite de temps Adulte: 24 à 28 selon jour AVS/Etudiant: 21 4-16 ans: 13 Moins de 4 ans: Gratuit | Pas de limite de temps Adulte: 25 AVS/Etudiant: 21 4-16 ans: 15 Moins de 4 ans: Gratuit | 3h Dès 16 ans: 19 Etudiant: 15 4-15 ans: 11.50 |
|
| Bains connus des Romains | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✔️ | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Remarque | Eau chauffée par centrale à bois. | Température de l'eau captée entre 62 et 70 degrés. Les plus chaudes de Suisse Romande | trois salles de repos 3500m2 d'espace extérieur en été | Bains connus des Romains Un bassin semi olympique (28) ouvert seulement en été. En été, toboggan, d'un pentaglisse ainsi que d'une pataugeoire | Source connue des Romains. Captée à 29 |
Which thermal baths should I choose ?
In the Torpille’s opinion, the best baths in our listing are clearly those in Leukerbad. They own:
- A pool for toddlers from 0 to 2 years old.
- A pool for children from 3 to 8 years old with castles and slides.
- Two slides for teenagers and adults.
- A large outdoor swimming pool.
- A large indoor swimming pool connected to an outdoor pool with pyrotechnic shows in the evening.
- A very hot outdoor pool.
The disadvantage of Leukerbad is that it is far from Lausanne and Geneva and it will be necessary to spend at least one night on site to make the most of it. For a closer destination, it’s better to choose the Saillon thermal baths.
Pyrotechnical show at the baths of Leukerbad.
Finally, it should also be noted that the baths at Yverdon, Lavey and La Gruyère are prohibited for children under 3 or 4 years of age.
Thermal baths mapping
The following link shows the geographical location of thermal baths in French-speaking Switzerland.
Questions
Which baths are best suited for children under 10 ?
- The Leukerbad is the only one to offer aquatic activities for children under 10 years old.
Which baths are best for teens ?
- Leukerbad – Indoor slides
- Saillon Baths – Slides in summer
Which baths offer a thermal river ?
- Saillon baths
- Val d’Illiez baths
Which baths offer water flow rings ?
- Saillon baths
- Lavey baths
Which baths offer saunas and hammams ?
- All thermal baths offer saunas and hammams included in the entrance fee. They are limited to those over 16 years of age.
What are the baths open to newborns ?
- Ovronnaz baths
- Val d’Illiez baths
- Leukerbad
- Saillon baths
- Bain Bleu (closed to children under 16 after 6 pm)
- Yverdon baths
- Aquaparc
Which baths are less suitable for children and teenagers ?
- The thermal baths of Yverdon and the Bain Bleu do not offer any facilities for children and teenagers.