Courchevel reopens this summer
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Courchevel. Enjoy refreshing and relaxing moments during our swimming and bathing activities.
Swimming, relaxing, exercising. Visit Aquamotion, one of Europe's largest mountain aquatic centres for fun and relaxation with a view of the slopes and snow-covered fir trees outside.
Where to go
La Tania outdoor swimming pool
The outdoor panoramic swimming pool has a lawn area to relax with a splendid view of the forest. Enjoy the delights of swimming in a heated pool (28°C) surrounded by mountains. Free entry for under 5 years old. Bathing attire is mandatory in the swimming pool: only swimming trunks and swimming briefs are allowed. Shorts, underwear, pareos and other clothing are not permitted.
Aquamotion
Fun, wonderment, relaxation, sharing the excitement and creating long-lasting memories. This is Aquamotion. Are you ready for a rollercoaster of laughter and thrilling sensations? Say goodbye to limitation! Aquamotion promises laughter, fun, diving, jumping, splashing, thrills or simply daydreaming.
Swimming at Lac du Praz
Head to the heart of the Alps, in Savoie, to explore Courchevel's various pools and watering holes. With lakes, indoor and outdoor pools and wellness centers, you can choose between relaxation and sightseeing, while discovering the Savoie cottages and chalets and the Vanoise massif. Winter or summer, Courchevel and its pools welcome you all year round.
Swimming pool attractions in Courchevel
Known for its ski resort, the villages of Courchevel are located in the Alps, offering breathtaking views of the Vanoise massif. You can enjoy this view by taking a dip in Lac de la Praz or in one of the outdoor pools at the Aquamotion aquatic and aqualudic center.
Courchevel is also renowned for its top-of-the-range services, so it's only natural that you should have access to a range of spas, wooden saunas, hammams and heat baths in the resort's various hotels and establishments.
A panorama of Courchevel's swimming poolsSwimmingspots in Courchevel are plentiful, and the associated leisure activities also vary according to the pool you choose. Top-of-the-range hotels, for example, offer relaxation services with access to a spa, wooden sauna or hammam. The public pool at La Tania offers a magnificent view of the forest from its outdoor pool. The Aquamotion aquatic center offers indoor and outdoor pools.
Choosing a swimming pool in Courchevel
With so many swimming pools to choose from around the Maurienne and Courchevel, it's not easy to find the right one for your Savoie vacation. That's why your choice should be made according to your opinion of the pools or aquatic leisure centers, as well as what's included in the pool, lake or water sports area in question.
Pools for all tastes
If you'd like to do some sport on your vacation, choose Aquamotion with its aquatic mcomplex and sports pools. If you want to relax during your stay in the Alps, opt for hotels with spas, saunas and hammams. For families, there's plenty to choose from:
La Tania swimming pool
Aquamotion water sports area
Lake Praz
These different water sports areas will delight your children, who can play and have fun in the various pools.
Services and equipment available
Depending on the water sports establishment you choose, a range of services and facilities are available. For relaxation, the various wellness centers offer spas with saunas, steam rooms, heated pools and massage facilities.
For children, there are pools with slides at Aquamotion, and for the more sporty, Lac du Praz boasts tennis courts and beach volleyball courts.
Water-based leisure activities
To keep you entertained during your stay around Courchevel's basins, the watering holes and swimming pools in the villages that welcome you offer a range of water sports and leisure activities, such as :
Stand-up paddle on Lac du Praz
Introduction to Indoor Surfing at Aquamotion
Enjoy a massage in one of the wellness centers
Take advantage of the aquatic play areas at the water sports centers.
You can also choose to relax by taking a dip in a lagoon or enjoying the warmth of your gîte, chalet or rental house.
Wellness and relaxation
Would you like to relax on your vacation in the Alps? Courchevel is the ideal destination for relaxation, thanks to its many wellness areas and pools.
Relaxation and well-being at the pool
Spend a day in one of Courchevel's pools and relax. The heating in the La Tania pool keeps the water at 28°C, while at Aquamotion, the water is at 30°C. In addition to pool heating, Aquamotion has a dedicated wellness area: Aquawellness. This is equipped with several saunas, a hammam, a salt grotto and a caldarium for relaxing baths.
Swimming pools and spas in Courchevel
Among the many luxury services available in the Alps and more specifically in Courchevel, whether through hotels or wellness centers, we have selected five.
Le Spa de La Mer - Palace Courchevel Luxe
Le Spa de l'Apogée Courchevel 1850
Le Spa de l'hôtel Annapurna
Le Spa de l'hôtel du Cheval Blanc, in partnership with Guerlain
Le Chabichou Spa Courchevel
These are top-of-the-range spas, although they're not the only spas in Courchevel and Savoie to get rave reviews.
Practical information for visitors
To help you plan your vacation in Savoie, here's some information you'll find useful, depending on the pool you've chosen.
Opening times, prices and access
Access to the La Tania swimming pool and Lac du Praz is only open to bathers in July and August. However, Aquamotion and the top-of-the-range hotels are open in winter and summer.
As far as prices are concerned, swimming at Le Praz is free, while at La Tania, the price for an adult is 4.50 euros.
The price range for Aquamotion varies according to pool, time spent and age. For hotels, prices vary according to the establishment and the services required.
Tips for a pleasant visit
To make the most of your day at the pool, there are a few rules to follow, depending on the swimming area you choose. Generally speaking, bathing suits must be worn in all pools, and children are the responsibility of adults.
Pets are only allowed at Le Praz. You can spend the day browsing the stores and taking in the views. There's also a picnic area so you can make the most of your vacation.
Please note, however, that if you wish to visit the Aquamotion center or the La Tania swimming pool, pets are not allowed.
Explore Courchevel around the pools
If you'd like to round off your day or do some sightseeing around Courchevel's pools, here are our recommendations for your Savoie vacation.
Complementary activities
Courchevel has the advantage of being close to other ski resorts with natural pools, such as Lac de Tignes and Lac de la Plagne. Discover the Maurienne, also in the Alps, for activities such as skiing in winter or cycling in summer.
Where to eat and stay near the pools
To make the most of your stay in the Alps, there are several types of accommodation available for rent.
Gîtes for rent
Chalets and houses for rent
Hotels
These different types of rental accommodation are located around the Le Praz watering hole and in Courchevel. As for food and drink, you can eat in the many restaurants in the villages, or in your rental accommodation if you prefer.
