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Lake Swimming, Les Gets in Summer

Swimming Lakes and Pools Les Gets

Swimming Lake

Lac des Ecoles swimming lake is a well-known spot in Les Gets, and a superb playground for families. The lake is fed by a mountain stream, and part of that has been diverted to make a water slide into the lake. The lake is monitored by lifeguards to guarantee everyone's safety. The days and times are indicated at the entrance of the lake. The average water temperature is 22°C in July and August

This leisure area has everything you need for a dream day in the great outdoors, including a large grassy beach, self-service barbecue, slide, Wibit Park (inflatable games on the water), multi-sports and beach volleyball courts, fitness modules, ping-pong tables and a playground, etc. Swimming is supervised by lifeguards. The lake is accessible on foot, by GetsLib' (self-service electric bikes) or by a free shuttle bus.

The Lac des Ecoles lifeguards can give swimming lessons in the pool area. There is also 8 keep-fit modules, located around the lake for you to enjoy your fitness: Cross Trainer, rowing machine, cross-country ski simulator & abdominal trainer!

Water Fun Park

The leisure centre at "Lac des Ecoles" has a new recreational facility. Equipped with various modules, water jets and other refreshing elements, this water fun park is sure to keep the youngest amused and splashing around for hours… More information about the water park can be found here (in French).

What's available and when?

  • Open:
    From Saturday 24th June till Sunday 3rd September 2023 (from 12:00am to 6:30pm)
  • Age:
    Paddling available for babies and toddlers
  • Lake entrance fee
  • 1 admission: €4.00
  • 6 admission (non consecutives): €16.00
  • 12 admission (non consecutives): €29.00

Wibit Waterplay Activities on the Lake

Come and enjoy a fun family day out at the beautiful Ecoles Lake! The Les Gets Wibit Waterpark is an exciting floating water play area made up of forty inflatable modules. Suitable for children over 8 years old who can swim, the modules include: obstacle courses, a giant slide, water climbing walls, a human catapult ou encore cage à singe amongst others.

The KidsPark, for children aged 4 to 8 years who can swim, is a course designed and reserved exclusively for little ones so that they can enjoy themselves safely on fun, age-appropriate modules. Enjoy some family fun at the Lac des Ecoles!

Please note that access to the Wibit Waterpark is exclusively reserved for holders of an Ecoles Lake pass. A lifejacket will be provided for the duration of the activity - Please check out the safety rules before entering Les Gets' aquatic Wibit park and the KidsPark.

What's available and when?

  • Open:
    From Saturday 24th June to Sunday 3rd September 2023 (from 11am to 6.30pm)
  • Age:
  • KidsPark available to kids 5-8 years old who can swim
  • Les Gets Wibit Waterpark available to kids over 8 years old who can swim

Prices

  • Water Park Wibit:
  • Daily access to the lake + 45 min of Wibit: €12.00
  • Access to the park for any holder of a valid lake entrance (45 min): €9.00
  • KidsPark:
  • Daily access to the lake + 45 min of KidsPark: €8.00
  • Access to the KidsPark for any holder of a valid lake entrance (45 min): €5.00
  • Find out more.
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Morzine Pool Complex

About 10 minute's drive from Les Gets is the Morzine Pool Complex (access to which is included with the Multi Pass Premium).

Firstly there's the outdoor section including a 50 pool, 21m splash pool, water slide and padding pool. Being outside here on a hot summer's day is a wonderful way to spend time on a family holiday, especially with the mountain surroundings as well.

The brand new indoor area has just opened too containing a kids play pool. There's also a beginner's pool and a 25meter main pool.

What's available and when?

  • Available:
    All year round
  • Age:
    Children under 5 and seniors can swim for free
  • Multi Pass Premium

Aquariaz Aquatic Centre in Avoriaz

Aquariaz is brand new indoor aquatic centre based in Avoriaz, which is very popular with families.

  • Water Playhouse for younger children
  • "Slidewinder" rubber tube ride
  • River section
  • Climbing wall about a pool
  • Swimming pool.

It makes a great half day out for families, and combined with all the other activities Avoriaz has to offer in summer, you can spend a wonderful day is this mountain top resort. Avoriaz is 20 - 25 mins drive from Les Gets.

Access to Aquariaz is included in the Multi Pass Premium, as is other activities in Avoriaz should you decide to spend the whole day there.

What's available and when?

  • Open from:
    Sunday 2nd July to Friday 1st September 2023 (1:30 to 7:30 pm)
  • Age:
    Open to all ages. Under 12's free
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