Outdoor swimming pool in Verbier: mountain swimming all summer long

A great high-altitude swim in the heart of Verbier

In Verbier, you come not just for skiing: as soon as the nice days arrive, the Val de Bagnes resort opens its outdoor pool to refresh young and old alike. Located at the Sports Center, about 1500 meters above sea level, it offers a large pool, a water play area designed for the youngest, and an unobstructed view of the Valais mountains. It’s the perfect place to break up a day of hiking or biking with a good swim. The crisp mountain air, the sun on the terrace, and the cool water: here’s a simple and summery interlude, just a stone's throw from the center of Verbier.

What your children will discover

Your children will discover the joy of swimming in the mountains, in supervised water and an open setting. The little ones enjoy a shallow water play area, perfect for splashing around without fear, while the older kids have fun in the main pool. Between swims, you can lie on the grass, snack from the food truck, and enjoy the fresh air. It’s an outing that combines swimming, play, and relaxation, in a holiday atmosphere in the mountains.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is relaxed, like a village pool in the mountains: towels spread out on the grass, children running between dives, parents supervising from the terrace. You swim laps, splash around in the kids' area, have a snack at the food truck, and then dry off in the sun. Since this is a temporary summer facility, the spirit is simple and friendly. Be sure to arrive early on sunny days: it’s a popular spot for families from the resort and holidaymakers.

Before you go

• Recommended age: all ages, from toddlers (shallow water play area for the youngest, under parental supervision).
• Duration: plan for 2 to 3 hours to enjoy the swimming and the lawn.
• Price: regular entry fee (around 8 CHF adult / 6 CHF child, to be confirmed). Reduced rates may be available for residents and seniors. Check the updated rates on the official website.
• Reservation: no reservation, day entry.
• Stroller/Accessibility: flat site at the Sports Center, access likely feasible with a stroller; details on accessibility for people with reduced mobility to be confirmed on site.
• Transport: in Verbier, Chemin de Plan Pra; access by car (resort parking) or by bus from Le Châble (connected by CFF and the funicular / gondola).
• What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cap, and a light sweater for the cool altitude in the evening.
• Ideal season: mid-summer, from mid-June to early September (summer season only).

Parents' tips

• In the mountains, the sun is strong: sunscreen and a cap are essential, even when the air remains cool.
• Bring a light sweater or windbreaker: at 1500 m, the temperature drops quickly as soon as the sun hides.
• Aim for the early afternoon slot, when the water and air are warmest.
• Plan a picnic or snack: it’s nice to settle on the grass between swims.
• Check the opening hours before you leave: they vary depending on the summer period.

Useful information

• Address: Verbier Sports Center, Chemin de Plan Pra 12A, 1936 Verbier (Val de Bagnes, Valais).
• Official website: verbier.ch (Sports Center / outdoor pool section).
• Hours: open during the summer season, generally from 10 AM to 7 PM or 8 PM depending on the period; to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: by car via the resort parking; by public transport, CFF train to Le Châble then gondola or bus to Verbier.

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Why we recommend it

Because an outdoor swim at 1500 meters is a unique experience: the cool water, the fresh air, and the peaks in the background transform a simple pool outing into a real holiday moment. With its area for little ones and its pool for older kids, the outdoor pool in Verbier is suitable for the whole family and perfectly complements a day of hiking or biking in the Val de Bagnes.

In a nutshell

An outdoor summer pool in the heart of Verbier, with a pool, water play for the little ones, and a terrace in the fresh air: mountain swimming, simple and refreshing, for the whole family.