Palladium Pool in Champéry: family swimming in the heart of the Portes du Soleil

A large covered pool at the foot of the Dents du Midi

In Champéry, a Valais resort nestled in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, the Palladium houses a covered pool that delights families when the weather turns bad or when legs are tired from walking. Here, you can enjoy a heated indoor pool sheltered from the elements, with a view of the mountains that dominate the village. It’s the perfect place to extend a mountain stay with a relaxing afternoon, or simply to give the kids a proper swimming session in comfort. Easily accessible from the village center, the complex offers several sports activities around the pool. It’s enough to turn a dreary day into a good moment shared.

What your children will discover

Children discover a large semi-Olympic indoor pool of 25 meters, organized into swimming lanes. One area is reserved for swimmers, another for non-swimmers, allowing the little ones to splash around in peace while the older ones swim laps. From September to April, on Sunday mornings, a fun aquatic course is set up: a real playground in the water, designed for children to have fun and gain confidence. The most motivated can also take swimming lessons, in small groups or semi-private.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a resort pool: family-friendly, human-sized, without the hustle and bustle of large aquatic complexes. People come to swim, play, or simply warm up in comfortably warm water. Parents appreciate being able to keep an eye on their children in a space that remains clear, with well-defined areas. On Sunday mornings during the cold season, the aquatic course adds excitement and laughter fills the air. It’s a hassle-free outing, where you leave relaxed and with wet hair.

Before you go

• Recommended age: all ages; ideal from a young age with a parent in the water, and from 5-6 years for more confident children.
• Duration: plan for 1.5 to 2 hours for a session including changing.
• Price: paid entry, reduced rates for children and variable depending on the season; check current rates on the official website (to be confirmed).
• Reservation: no reservation for free entry; swimming lessons must be booked in advance.
• Accessibility for strollers / PRM: recent sports complex at ground level, easy access (to be confirmed for specific equipment).
• Transport: Champéry is served by train (AOMC line from Aigle); parking near the sports center.
• What to bring: swimsuit, swim cap as per regulations, towel, and armbands for non-swimmers.
• Ideal season: all year round, particularly valuable on rainy days or during the off-season.

Parents' tips

• Aim for the aquatic course time slot (Sunday morning, from September to April) if your children enjoy playing in the water.
• Bring a swim cap: it is often required in covered Valais pools (to be confirmed on site).
• For non-swimmers, stay in the shallow area and keep them within reach.
• Arrive early in the afternoon on weekdays to enjoy a calmer pool.
• Remember to check the schedule before leaving: it changes between low and high season.

Useful information

• Address: Route du Centre Sportif 1, 1874 Champéry (Valais).
• Official website: palladiumdechampery.ch
• Hours: variable depending on the season (low season in the afternoon, extended hours in high season); check the official website for up-to-date details.
• Access: AOMC train from Aigle to Champéry, then a few minutes on foot; parking at the sports center.

Looking for more outings? Find all our activities in Champéry.

Why we recommend it

Because it’s the reliable swimming outing in Champéry, whatever the weather. The large covered pool, areas suited to different levels, and the Sunday aquatic course make it an excellent family plan, summer or winter. We love its simplicity and village atmosphere, miles away from tourist factories.

In two words

A warm covered pool in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, perfect for swimming, playing, and relaxing with family all year round in Champéry.