Monthey Pool: the large outdoor swimming area of the Valais Chablais
Want a great day of swimming with the family in the Chablais region of Valais? The Monthey Pool features an Olympic-sized pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a 75-meter slide, all set on a large lawn. Enough to keep kids and parents busy from morning till evening, summer after summer.
A Day of Swimming at the Foot of the Dents du Midi
In Monthey, summer is best enjoyed with your feet in the water. The Monthey Pool is one of the large outdoor pools in the Valais Chablais, set on a very large lawn just steps from the city center. People come here to swim, dive, slide down the slide, or simply relax with family in the shade. With its Olympic-sized pool, children's area, and leisure facilities, it caters to everyone, from toddlers splashing around to teens swimming laps. And with the backdrop of the Valais mountains, the postcard view is guaranteed.
What Your Children Will Discover
There’s plenty for children to do here. The youngest can enjoy a wading pool designed for them, where they can splash around in peace. The older kids head straight for the 75-meter slide, the central pool with its whirlpools, and then challenge themselves on the diving boards. For sporty swimmers, the 50-meter Olympic pool allows for serious lap swimming. The water is heated to 25°C throughout the season, making swimming pleasant even when the sky is overcast.
What to Do There and the Atmosphere
The atmosphere is that of a large neighborhood pool where families lay out their towels for the day. There’s a mix of swimming, napping on the lawn, picnicking in the shade, and trips to the snack bar. Children come and go between the wading pool, the slide, and the diving boards while parents keep an eye on them from the lawn. It’s relaxed, lively during peak hours, and spacious enough for everyone to find their spot. Be sure to bring everything you need to settle in comfortably: here, people like to stay for several hours.
Before You Go
- Recommended Age: for everyone, from babies (wading pool) to teens (Olympic pool, diving boards).
- Duration: half a day to a full day.
- Price: paid entry, rates to be confirmed on the official website (2026 pricing grid available online). Rental of cabins, lockers, sun loungers, and umbrellas is possible.
- Reservation: no reservation required, entry at the ticket office.
- Accessibility: a lift provides access to the pools for people with reduced mobility (to be requested at the main ticket office).
- Transport: MobiChablais urban bus line 4 (pool stop) from Monthey train station; access by train via AOMC and RegionAlps; parking nearby (free during the day as per signage).
- What to Bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, caps, a snack, and something to sit on the lawn.
- Ideal Season: summer. The outdoor pool opens from early May to mid-September depending on the weather.
Parent Tips
- Arrive early on hot days to choose a shady spot on the lawn.
- Locate the wading pool upon arrival if you’re coming with toddlers: that will be your base camp.
- Bring plenty of sunscreen and water: the lawn is very sunny.
- Set a simple rule for the slide and diving boards based on each child's age and comfort level.
- Keep some change or a card for the snack bar, perfect for a snack break.
Useful Information
- Address: Avenue de l'Europe 117, 1870 Monthey (Valais).
- Official Website: piscinemonthey.ch
- Hours: open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM non-stop during the summer season; exit the water by 7:45 PM. Dates and rates to be checked on the official website.
- Access: MobiChablais bus line 4 (pool stop) from Monthey train station; AOMC and RegionAlps train; parking nearby.
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Why We Recommend It
Because it checks all the boxes for a great summer outing with family: a pool for every age, a slide that delights children, a large lawn to relax on, and a snack bar to keep you going throughout the day. Just a stone's throw from the center of Monthey and easily accessible by public transport, it’s a reliable choice in the Valais Chablais when the thermometer rises.
In Two Words
A large outdoor pool in the heart of the Valais Chablais, ideal for a day of swimming with family, from toddlers to teens.
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Monthey
Valais
Avenue de l'Europe 117, 1870 Monthey
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