Sorens Pool: outdoor swimming in the heart of Gruyère

An outdoor pool in the green, just steps from Lake Gruyère

In Sorens, in the Gruyère countryside, the outdoor pool at Camping La Forêt offers a refreshing break when summer sets in. It's a place to splash around in peace, away from large urban pools, in a green setting surrounded by meadows and forests. The swimming pool is heated during the season, and a small wading pool allows the youngest to paddle in complete tranquility. All just a few minutes from Lake Gruyère, ideal for a swim during a family day out. It's the simple and friendly place to get wet without fuss on a nice afternoon.

What your children will discover

Your children will find here a human-sized pool, perfect for a first real swimming day without the crowd. The older ones swim laps in the heated pool, while the little ones have fun in the small wading pool, with their feet in the water. The natural setting of the campsite, with its lawns and trees, invites you to spread out a towel, take out a picnic, and enjoy the afternoon. It's an outing that combines swimming, games, and relaxation in the great outdoors.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a family campsite in the countryside: relaxed, pressure-free, where you take your time. You alternate between swimming laps in the pool, sunbathing on the lawn, and having improvised snacks. The site has a restaurant-pizzeria "La Forêt" for those who want to extend their stay without having planned everything. Between swims, children run on the grass while parents relax. You come for a few hours or for the whole afternoon, depending on your desire and the weather.

Before you go

• Recommended age: all ages; wading pool for toddlers, swimming pool for those who can swim.
• Duration: half a day to a full day depending on the weather.
• Price: paid, family-friendly rates. Prices to be confirmed on the official website before leaving.
• Reservation: not necessary for the pool; the wellness area requires advance booking.
• Stroller accessibility: flat site on natural ground, easy access with a stroller.
• Transport: bus, stop "Sorens, Camping"; parking at the entrance of the campsite.
• To bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cap, and something for a picnic if you stay the day.
• Ideal season: mid-summer (July-August), when the pool is heated and open every day.

Parents' tips

• Arrive in the early afternoon to enjoy the hottest hours; the heated water makes all the difference.
• Always supervise toddlers in the wading pool and around the pools: swimming remains your responsibility.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a shady spot: the site is open and sunny.
• Slip a snack and water into your bag; the on-site restaurant can help if you forget the picnic.
• Outside of July-August, check the opening days before you go (weekends and by request in low season).

Useful information

• Address: Camping La Forêt, Route principale 271, 1642 Sorens
• Official website: www.camping-la-foret.ch
• Hours: July and August, 10 AM - 6 PM; low season, weekends and by request. Hours to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: bus, stop "Sorens, Camping"; parking at the entrance of the campsite.

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Why we recommend it

Because it's family swimming in its simplest and most soothing version: a heated pool, a wading pool for the little ones, grass to spread out on, and the green setting of Gruyère all around. We love this nearby spot, perfect to fit into a day of exploring the region, between Lake Gruyère and the surrounding villages.

In two words

A friendly and heated outdoor pool in the heart of Gruyère, ideal for a half-day of family swimming in Sorens.