The Béatrice HESS Aquatic Center includes :
1) The sports hall
It features two pools : a 25-meter competition pool equipped with 6 swimming lanes, with depths ranging from 2 to 3 meters. With a constant temperature of 27°C, it is the ideal place for training and competitions ; a 25-meter teaching pool with 4 swimming lanes and depths ranging from 1.30 to 1.60 meters, maintained at a temperature of 28°C. It provides a comfortable and safe environment for learning to swim.
2) The recreation hall, for guaranteed fun
It features an indoor water slide with three lanes ; a 31°C wading pool with water play features for the youngest visitors ; a 250-square-meter recreational pool equipped with massage jets, whirlpools, and a counter-current river, all maintained at a temperature of 30°C ; a 150-square-meter aqua-gym and aqua-bike pool, with a flat bottom at 1.30 meters and a temperature of 29°C, offering the ideal environment for dynamic workouts and available to the public outside of aqua-gym and aqua-bike classes.
3) A wellness area
It features a hot tub, a sauna, a steam room, and a private terrace with lounge chairs.
4) Outdoor areas for outdoor fun
These include a solarium, mineral and plant-lined pool areas, water features, a slide, and a snack bar, all open from June through September when the weather permits.
Access requirements :
– Swim caps are required for children ages 3 and up
– Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult in swimwear at the poolside
– Bermuda shorts and swim shorts are prohibited (for children and adults)
– Proper attire is required ; swim shorts are prohibited, and swim caps are mandatory for children ages 3 and up.
Various activities, led by certified fitness instructors, are offered : aquagym (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10 a.m., registration online or by phone, €8 per session), aquabike (Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 :00 p.m., online registration only, €9 per session), aquatraining, aqua fitness, swimming lessons for children and adults ; for more information : piscine@rlv.eu
Starting July 1, inflatable play structures will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 2 :30 p.m. to 4 :30 p.m. in the teaching pool.
Badminton net, table tennis table (snack bar open during the summer).
“ Come celebrate your birthday at the pool !” and enjoy the slides, games, inflatable structure, and outdoor deck areas and/or the meeting room (to blow out your candles with your friends in case of bad weather) on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons (reservations and information available at the pool).
Swimming assessments (for summer camps, recreation centers, etc.) Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., upon presentation of ID, no reservation required.
Swim lessons offered in the mornings before the pool opens, to learn to swim or improve your skills.
Events and activities during the All Saints’ Day break (Monday, October 19, through Saturday, October 31) :
– Search for the ingredients to make a magic potion on Friday, October 23, from 2 :00 p.m. to 4 :00 p.m. !
– Take on the timed course challenge on Wednesdays, October 21 and 28, from 3 :00 p.m. to 5 :00 p.m. (children ages 7 to 17) !
– Aquabike : Mondays and Thursdays at 7 :00 p.m., online registration at centreaquatique.rlv.eu ; €9 per session.
– Aquagym : Tuesdays and Fridays at 11 :00 a.m., book online at centreaquatique.rlv.eu ; €8 per session.
Take advantage of the “one admission card = two pools” system—a single card grants access to the B. HESS Aquatic Center and the M. RAVEL summer pool in Châtel-Guyon (open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., including July 14 and August 15 ; pools close at 7 p.m.).