Les Bains de la Gruyère, in Charmey, is a 5,000 m² thermal spa located at an altitude of 900 m in the Fribourg Pre-Alps. Here you can enjoy pools of mineral water from the Creux du Loup spring, as well as saunas, hammams and treatments.
Swimming pools & thermal baths
Main highlights
- Three thermal pools, including an outdoor pool at 34°C with views of the Pre-Alps and the Moléson
- Wellness area spread over two pavilions, with saunas, hammams and Turkish baths
- Treatment centre with 16 rooms, including 4 for couples, offering massages and face and body treatments
Overview
Les Bains de la Gruyère are located in Charmey, a family-friendly resort surrounded by the Pre-Alpine mountains. The thermal water, rich in minerals and trace elements, comes from melting snow and rain filtered through layers of rock, before emerging from the Creux du Loup spring.
Opened in the 2000s, the complex stands out for its circular architecture, designed to blend into the landscape and open up views of the Gruyère mountains. A heated underground tunnel connects it to the Hôtel Cailler, providing direct access from the accommodation.
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What to see and do
The large 250 m² indoor pool, heated to 32°C, features massage jets and bubbling loungers. The 400 m² outdoor pool, heated to 34°C, offers a 360° view of the Pre-Alps and the Moléson, along with a warm-water waterfall. A third, more intimate pool is reserved for those aged 16 and over.
The wellness area occupies two pavilions, each with its own atmosphere. The Oriental pavilion houses traditional hammams, while the other brings together various saunas and Turkish baths. Sauna and hammam ceremonies are led there by professionals, drawing on Nordic and Oriental water traditions.
On the first floor, the Wellness and Beauty centre has 16 treatment rooms. It offers massages inspired by traditions from around the world, face and body treatments using mountain plants, and personalised beauty rituals.
Practical information
Getting there : on-site parking, public transport from Bulle.
Length of visit : admission is sold in 3-hour packages, which can be extended by half-hour increments.
Visitors : all ages, from babies to seniors. Swim nappies are mandatory for babies.
On site : cafeteria with terrace. Towels are not provided but can be rented or purchased. A cash deposit is required for the wristband.
Visitor tips
Book your treatments and massages in advance, especially at weekends and during school holidays. In winter, the outdoor pool lets you swim facing the snow-covered mountains. In summer, the terrace is perfect for soaking up the sun after a swim.
For a longer stay, the Hôtel Cailler is connected to the baths, and the Résidence Le Sapin, 400 m away, offers packages that include admission.
Nearby attractions
- The Musée de Charmey showcases contemporary art and Gruyère heritage in a 17th-century chalet.
- The Charmey Slide Trail is a forest walk dotted with seven metal slides.
- The Château de Gruyères has overlooked the medieval town since the 13th century, with its towers and historic rooms.
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