The Espace Bains in Anzère: a family pool and relaxation above Sion
Fancy a mountain swim whatever the weather? In Anzère, above Sion, the Espace Bains offers indoor and outdoor pools at 33°C, human-scale and perfect for families. A bubble of relaxation all year round, with a view of the Alps.
A mountain pool, heated all year round
In the heart of the Anzère resort, the Espace Bains (Anzère Spa & Wellness) rolls out its indoor and outdoor pools, heated to around 33°C with eco-friendly pellet heating. Human-scale, the facility is designed for families: you paddle, swim and enjoy the mountain view, summer and winter alike. A wellness area (jacuzzi, sauna, steam room) completes the offer, reserved for ages 16 and over. It's the ideal outing whatever the weather, a stone's throw from Sion.
What your children will discover
Children love warm water: here, they paddle and swim in water at 33°C, without getting cold. The indoor and outdoor pools let you enjoy a swim whatever the weather. It's a reassuring setting to have fun in the water as a family, in the relaxed atmosphere of a mountain resort.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You put on your swimsuit, alternate swimming and breaks by the water, and enjoy the outdoor terrace when the sun is out. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. While the youngest paddle, parents (from age 16 for the wellness area) can treat themselves to a moment of relaxation in the jacuzzi or sauna.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family, for all ages (wellness area reserved for ages 16 and over)
- Opening hours: every day, generally 9.45am–8pm (technical closures in spring and autumn)
- Price: Espace Bains (3h) adult 20.–, child 15.– ; preferential rates for Ayent/Arbaz residents
- Duration: at your own pace (3h package)
- What to bring: swimsuit, towel, armbands for the youngest
- Getting there: in the heart of the Anzère resort, above Sion
- Best season: all year round
Parents' tips
- Water at 33°C: ideal for the youngest, who don't get cold.
- Check the technical closures (spring, autumn) before visiting.
- The wellness area (jacuzzi, sauna, steam room) is reserved for ages 16 and over.
- Enjoy the outdoor pools in fine weather, the indoor ones in bad weather.
- Ayent and Arbaz residents: remember the local card for the preferential rate.
Useful information
- Address: Anzère (municipality of Ayent), 1972 Anzère
- Official website: anzere.ch
- Opening hours: every day ~9.45am–8pm (check the seasonal closures)
- Price: Espace Bains adult 20.– / child 15.– (3h)
- Getting there: in the heart of the Anzère resort, above Sion
Why we recommend it
Because it's the mountain swim par excellence: warm water at 33°C, indoor and outdoor pools, and a human-scale family setting, open all year round above Sion. The perfect outing, whether it's raining or snowing.
In a nutshell
A mountain pool heated to 33°C (indoor and outdoor basins) in Anzère, open all year round — the relaxing family swim above Sion.
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