The Bains de Saillon is a thermal spa and hotel complex located at the foot of the medieval village of Saillon, in Valais. Here you can enjoy thermal water pools between 32 °C and 34 °C, a thermal river, saunas, a hammam and a spa.
Swimming pools & thermal baths
Main highlights
- Three thermal pools fed by hot springs, kept between 32 °C and 34 °C
- A thermal river where you let yourself drift along a current of heated water
- Les Mayens du Bien-être, an adults-only area with saunas and hammams
Overview
The Bains de Saillon is a 4-star thermal spa and hotel complex on the right bank of the Rhône, at the foot of the medieval village of Saillon. The site enjoys plenty of sunshine and offers views of the Valais Alps.
The pools are fed by natural hot springs rising from deep underground. The centre is part of the tourist offering of Saillon, a village known for its historic heritage and terraced vineyards. The building features contemporary architecture.
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Things to see and do
The centre has three thermal pools kept between 32 °C and 34 °C, including a round outdoor pool reserved for adults aged 16 and over at certain times of day. A semi-Olympic pool at 28 °C is available for swimming, and there is a paddling pool for younger children.
The thermal river, heated to between 32 °C and 34 °C, carries you along a current that feels like a massage. Les Mayens du Bien-être, an adults-only area, brings together saunas and hammams to extend your relaxation. The Cinq Mondes Spa offers treatments and massages.
In summer, the complex adds fun facilities : a water slide and a multi-lane slide, for children and adults alike.
Practical information
Getting there : free on-site parking; the centre is served by public transport.
Visit duration : allow at least 2 to 3 hours to enjoy the various facilities.
Suitable for : families with children thanks to the paddling pool and slides, and adults for the relaxation areas and spa.
On site : Les Baigneurs restaurant, a shop and a 4-star hotel with 145 rooms.
Visitor tips
Stay well hydrated and alternate hot baths with breaks in the relaxation areas. If you are new to thermal bathing, start with short sessions. Book your spa treatments in advance, especially at weekends. If you are visiting as a family, check the adults-only time slots at the outdoor pool.
This place is part of the selection The top 10 indoor activities for children in French-speaking Switzerland.
Nearby attractions
- Saillon Castle is a medieval remnant dominated by the Bayart Tower, the village’s emblem.
- The Farinet Footbridge spans the Salentze gorge at a height of 136 m.
- The Farinet Museum of Counterfeit Money, in the medieval village, tells the story of the counterfeiter Farinet.
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