To make the most of your day whilst on holiday in Annecy, here’s an overview of the various water parks in Haute-Savoie. Get your swimsuits ready!
Water Circus in Étrembières
The Water Circus in Étrembières offers a wide range of water activities across 7,000 m², with 14 water jump ramps, 6 bodyboard ramps and a swimming area. The park also features a misting area, a lounge area, pétanque and beach volleyball courts, as well as a bouncy castle for children. An ideal spot for the whole family!
Address: 467 Route du Pont de Zone, 74100 Étrembières
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Vitam in Neydens
This renowned water park is situated near Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, 20 minutes from Annecy. You can enjoy swimming all year round thanks to pools heated to 33°C. The indoor area features a 25-metre swimming pool, a 500 m² circular spa pool that extends outdoors, as well as five giant slides, each graded according to its level of difficulty.
On sunny days, the outdoor area expands to include four more giant slides, a lagoon pool, green spaces with sun loungers and catering facilities.
Address: 500 Route des Envignes, 74160 Neydens.
Aquariaz in Avoriaz
This vast mountain water park is situated in Avoriaz. It features a central pool with a lazy river, water play areas, bubble lounges, a swimming pool and a pool with a climbing wall. The Sidewinder offers a thrilling experience as you slide down a half-pipe over 10 metres high in a rubber ring.
For younger children, a fun water tree will delight them with its water pistols, geysers and a bucket that pours out dozens of litres of water. A large paddling pool is also available to allow children to explore the water in complete safety.
Address: 142 Route des Rennes, 74110 Morzine.
Aravis Water Park
This water park, situated in the resort of La Clusaz, offers a wide range of facilities for the whole family: a paddling pool for toddlers, an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, a sauna, an outdoor pool, a hammam, a solarium and a fitness centre. Aquabike, swimming and aquagym classes, as well as baby swimming lessons, are also available.
You can enjoy the magnificent view of the Aravis mountains whilst swimming outdoors, even in the middle of winter.
Address: 434 Route de la Piscine, 74220 La Clusaz.
Please note that this facility is currently closed for renovation work. We advise you to check before visiting.
Megève Aquatic Centre
In the popular ski resort of Megève, this aquatic centre offers a wide range of high-quality facilities. The indoor pools are ideal for improving your swimming skills whilst having fun in the water. Children can enjoy themselves in the outdoor paddling pool and the indoor water play area.
The outdoor Olympic-sized pool is ready to host major international competitions, whilst the outdoor water play area stimulates the senses of the youngest visitors. The Pentaglisse, with its three lanes, offers a fast, thrilling slide for thrill-seekers. The Balnéoforme, an adjacent wellness area, features a 675 m² pool with a counter-current river, relaxing alcoves, saunas and a hammam for a moment of complete relaxation.
Address: 247 Route du Palais des Sports, 74120 Megève.
Richard Bozon Aquatic Centre in Chamonix
In Chamonix, this aquatic centre offers a variety of sporting activities. Inside, you’ll find swimming pools, a jacuzzi and several slides. From early July, the outdoor facilities are open, featuring a 50-metre pool, a leisure pool, a paddling pool with games for children, and a Pentaglisse with three slides.
As well as water sports, you can play tennis, squash and even go ice skating. A fitness area is also available for you to relax in after a busy day.
Address: 214 Avenue de la Plage, 74400 Chamonix.
Even more parks
In the Rhône-Alpes region and near the Swiss border, several water parks offer fun and a refreshing escape, such as Parc Wibit in Les Gets, Wam Pac in Montailleur-en-Savoie, Aquafolies in the Ain, and Aquaparc in Le Bouveret, Switzerland. Located less than two hours from Annecy, these parks are perfect for days out with friends or family.
Find out all the details about these venues in our article “Water parks less than a two-hour drive from Annecy”.
Aquaparc in Bouveret, Switzerland
This Swiss water park, situated in the canton of Valais just 20 minutes from Evian-les-Bains, offers attractions for all ages. Young children can have fun on the pirate ship, in the Lazy River (a lazy river ride), in the wave pool or in the Splashlagoon, a water castle.
Older children can experience the thrills of whizzing down the Raft and Jump tube slides. As for the more daring, they can try the Booster Loop: a 21-metre drop followed by a loop at 85 km/h.
Special packages are available for organising birthday parties, and there are several dining options spread throughout the park.
Address: Route de la Plage, 1 897 Bouveret, Switzerland.
