Swimming pool of the Villars Sports Center: swim and splash at the heart of the Vaud Alps

A year-round mountain pool in Villars

At 1300 meters above sea level, the pool at the Villars Sports Centre is one of the great aquatic spots in the Vaud Alps. It features a large covered 25-meter pool, heated and divided into lanes, ideal for swimming laps or learning to navigate in the water. In the beautiful season, a heated outdoor pool extends the enjoyment with a view of the mountains. With its slide and relaxed resort atmosphere, it's a stop that appeals to both visiting families and regulars from Villars-sur-Ollon. Whether you're coming up for the day or staying in the area, it's an easy outing to fit in, whether it's sunny or rainy.

What your children will discover

Children quickly find their bearings here. The covered 25-meter pool, heated and with a variable depth, offers space for splashing in the shallow end as well as swimming in the deep end. When the weather permits, the heated outdoor pool provides the exhilarating feeling of swimming outdoors, with a view of the peaks. The slide adds that little thrill that older kids keep asking for. It's a place where they learn to put their heads underwater, take their first strokes, and dare to slide, all in water that remains pleasant even at altitude.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

People come here to move and to relax. Some swim laps in the covered pool, while others splash around and play gently near the edge. The atmosphere remains that of a resort sports center: friendly, without overwhelming crowds during the week, more lively on weekends and during school holidays. Parents appreciate being able to keep an eye on the whole sibling group from the poolside. A wellness area with saunas and steam rooms completes the site for adults (access reserved for those over 16), while children enjoy the water.

Before you go

• Recommended age: for everyone, from toddlers with adults to teenagers; close supervision is essential for non-swimmers.
• Duration: plan for 1.5 to 3 hours depending on your swimming desire.
• Price: paid, rates by category (children, students/AVS, adults) to be confirmed on the official website before leaving.
• Reservation: no reservation necessary for open access swimming.
• Stroller/PRM accessibility: modern sports center at ground level; for specific needs (changing room or PRM access), please inquire in advance with the center.
• Transport: accessible by train to Villars-sur-Ollon (BVB line from Bex), then on foot or by resort bus; parking nearby.
• What to bring: swimsuit, goggles, cap if you swim, towel, and snacks; lock for the locker.
• Ideal season: year-round thanks to the covered pool; summer and winter holidays to also enjoy the heated outdoor area.

Parents' tips

• Aim for the morning or early afternoon slot during the week for calmer water with young children.
• Check the day's opening hours on the official website: they vary by season and school holidays.
• Bring arm bands or a float for non-swimmers: the large pool has a variable depth.
• After swimming, keep a sweater handy: you're at altitude and the change from water can be surprising.
• If you're staying in Villars, ask if your accommodation offers entry or discounted rates for the Sports Centre.

Useful information

• Address: Route du Village 8, 1884 Villars-sur-Ollon (Vaud)
• Official website: https://www.cds-villars.ch/
• Hours: variable depending on the season and holidays; to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: train to Villars-sur-Ollon (from Bex via the BVB line), resort bus, and parking nearby.

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Why we recommend it

Because a resort pool that combines a large covered pool and a heated outdoor area is the joker outing for families in the mountains: you can swim in any weather, children have fun on the slide, and parents enjoy a moment of relaxation, all in the setting of the Vaud Alps. Convenient in winter after skiing as well as in summer during hikes, it adapts to all your plans.

In a nutshell

A covered 25-meter pool, a heated outdoor area, and a slide in Villars-sur-Ollon: the family pool outing, summer or winter, in the heart of the Vaud Alps.