Developed hot spring pool · Switzerland
Les Bains de Lavey
Switzerland · 1.2 mile southeast of Saint-Maurice
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 149°F (65°C) at the source
- Cost
- Paid entry (check current price)
- Hours or season
- 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Saint-Maurice (1 mi / 2 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
- Scalding: recorded at 50°C or above. Water at this temperature causes burns in seconds.
About Les Bains de Lavey
Les Bains de Lavey is a developed hot spring pool in Switzerland, on the edge of Saint-Maurice. The nearest large city is Sitten, roughly 16 miles away as the crow flies.
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 149°F (65°C). That puts it in the "too hot to enter at the source" range. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself. At developed sites the soaking pools are normally cooled to a comfortable level, so the pools you sit in will be cooler than this figure.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Les Bains de Lavey. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 46.20440, 7.01817.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Saint-Maurice. The spring is about 1.2 mile (2 km) southeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Sitten, about 16 miles (26 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Genève, Switzerland.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Les Bains de Lavey
- Les Bains d'Ovronnaz Not recorded
- Les Grands Bains d’Hérémence Not recorded
- Anzère Spa & Wellness Not recorded
- Buvette Prouvé-Novarina Not recorded
- Thermes de Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains 102°F
- Thermes de Thonon-les-Bains 90°F
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Les Bains de Lavey?
The temperature at the source has been recorded at 149°F (65°C), which is too hot to enter at the source. Water this hot can burn skin quickly. Soaking pools are usually cooled by mixing with creek or tap water. Never enter the source itself.
Where is Les Bains de Lavey?
Les Bains de Lavey is in Switzerland, about 1.2 mile southeast of Saint-Maurice. The GPS coordinates are 46.2044, 7.0182.
Is Les Bains de Lavey free?
No. It is recorded as a paid site. Check the operator's website for current prices and booking rules.
What hot springs are near Les Bains de Lavey?
The closest listed spring is Les Bains d'Ovronnaz, about 7.5 miles east. Les Grands Bains d’Hérémence is about 18 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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