Les Bains de Lavey
Thermal baths & spa towns
About
Les Bains de Lavey is a thermal spa in the Swiss canton of Vaud, close to Valais. According to the operator it has the hottest thermal water in Switzerland: it rises from 600 m deep at about 65 °C, and the pools are kept at 33–36 °C all year.
The operator describes 1,600 m² of thermal baths with indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzis, waterfalls and a current circuit. There are also oriental hammams, Nordic saunas, relaxation areas and Aufguss ceremonies. The site also has a hotel, a wellness area with massages and restaurants.
- Thermal water at 33–36 °C in indoor and outdoor pools
- 1,600 m² of baths with jacuzzis, waterfalls and a current circuit
- Nordic saunas and oriental hammams
- Aufguss ceremonies
- Hotel with direct access to the baths, wellness and restaurants on site
Opening hours
| Usual hours: Sunday–Thursday | 9:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Usual hours: Friday, Saturday | 9:00–22:00 |
| Until 7 Nov 2026: Tuesday–Saturday | until 22:00 |
| Until 7 Nov 2026: Sunday, Monday | until 21:00 |
Last entry is one hour before closing, and the pools must be left 20 minutes before closing. Entry is possible from 4 years old. The 2026 annual closure was 22 June to 3 July; until 6 November the evening Baignades Boréales shows run (Tue–Fri), included in the entry.
Amenities according to OpenStreetMap
Only what the open data records. What is missing, we do not know.
- Thermal wateryes
What is not listed here is unknown to us or the operator has not said.
Pros and cons
Pros
- According to the operator, the hottest thermal water in Switzerland
- Indoor and outdoor pools at 33–36 °C
- Hammams, Nordic saunas and Aufguss ceremonies
- Hotel with direct access to the baths and wellness on site
- Easy to reach from the A9 motorway (St-Maurice exit)
Things to keep in mind
- 3-hour entry from CHF 32; each extra half hour started costs CHF 5
- Entry only from age 4, and children under 16 need an adult
- Children are not allowed in the saunas, hammams and relaxation pavilions
- Possible waiting without a booking at busy times (weekends, holidays)
Who it suits and how it works
Who it suits
- relaxing in thermal water
- a couple for an evening bath
- a day trip from Lausanne or Geneva
- a stay with a hotel and massages
Rules and good to know
- Entry is from 4 years old (proof required); children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
- Swimwear or a swim T-shirt may reach at most the knees (sleeves above the elbow); thongs and monokinis are banned. Swim shorts are accepted if they reach above the knee
- Children are not allowed in the relaxation pavilions, saunas or hammams
- A towel or sheet is required in the saunas; food and drink from home may not be brought in
- A swim cap is not required, but long hair must be tied back
- Swimwear and towels are not rented, but can be bought in the shop
- Not recommended for people with a cardiovascular history, or pregnant women without medical advice
- Booking is not mandatory but advised on weekends and holidays; online bookings can be cancelled free 24 hours ahead
Getting there
By car on the A9 motorway, exit St-Maurice (Geneva 120 km, Lausanne 60 km, Brig 90 km, Sion 40 km)
The operator says it is also easy to reach by train and bus from Lausanne and Geneva
Address: Rte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains
Contact
- Address
- Rte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains, Vaud, Suisse
- Phone
- +41 24 486 15 55
Details from the operator's own site, as of 4 Nov 2026. Check them with the operator before you go: bains-lavey.ch
Data source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL licence)
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