Balneotherapy in La Joue du Loup: Recharge your batteries in the heart of Dévoluy
O'dycéa, your balneotherapy center in La Joue du Loup, in the heart of the Hautes-Alpes. In a natural and soothing setting, our space invites you to a relaxing break where water becomes a source of well-being.
Of the heated pools interiors and exteriors, a Nordic bath authentic in the heart mountain Each space has been designed to offer you a moment of peace and relaxation, facing the mountain peaks of Dévoluy.
Our spa areas
The O'dycéa experience is divided into 4 complementary aquatic worlds. Each offers a unique atmosphere and sensations.
The Storvatt Nordic Bath: authenticity and contrast
Our Storvatt Nordic Bath is an invitation to travel. This outdoor wooden pool immerses you in the authentic world of Scandinavia, right in the heart of the French Alps.
Its temperature of 35°C creates a striking contrast with the surrounding cool air. From the very first seconds of immersion, your body relaxes, your tensions melt away. Around you: the silence of the mountain and the unobstructed view of the peaks.
Between swims, extend this moment on the furnished outdoor terrace: breathe deeply the fresh air of the Dévoluy, Feel the coolness on your face, then plunge back into the comforting warmth of the bath.
The Grand Bain: 170m² of aquatic relaxation
This is the heart of our spa area: a spacious 170m² pool, maintained at a constant temperature of 33°C, equipped with numerous facilities designed for your well-being.
What you will find there:
- Bubbly baths for a gentle massage sensation
- Hydromassage jets to target areas of tension
- Swan neck massagers for a powerful upper body massage
- Fountains and waterfalls for a sensory experience
- Bubble beds where you can float weightlessly
- Swimming against the current
In the Grand Bain, you can relax your muscles after a day of skiing or hiking, gently activate your circulation, or simply float and dream…
The Hot Bath: enveloping warmth at 36°C
Looking for a more intense and enveloping warmth? Head to the Hot Tub! Heated to 36°C, this intimate pool offers deep and immediate relaxation.
The high temperature promotes muscle relaxation, relieves strained joints, and allows the entire body to let go. The heat penetrates, warms, and liberates.
It's the perfect place to unwind after an active day in mountain : your body relaxes, fatigue fades away, you regain a feeling of lightness and well-being.
The Musical Bath: A sensory immersion under the stars
The Musical Bath is a unique experience. This pool, heated to 36°C, offers a unique sound and visual immersion.
Lie back in the warm water, gaze up at the starry sky above, and let yourself be lulled by the musical environment specially composed for this place. Your body floats, your mind wanders, time stretches out.
Here, everything is designed to promote letting go and mental relaxation: the enveloping sounds, the subdued lighting, the sensation of floating.
THE benefits balneotherapy
Warm water, massage jets, flotation: hydrotherapy acts on the body and mind in many ways. Our space offers you a moment of tranquility, where you can rediscover balance and serenity.
Release accumulated tension
In our pools heated between 33°C and 36°C, your body relaxes naturally. The warmth of the water promotes the release of tense muscles and reduces tension related to stress or physical exertion.
Gradually, your shoulders relax, your breathing becomes deeper, your face relaxes. You regain a feeling of fluidity in your movements.
Soothe the body and mind
Balneotherapy is not limited to the body: it also acts on the mind. The combination of hydromassage jets, flotation, and heat creates overall relaxation.
Your body feels lighter, your mind calmer. Your racing thoughts slow down, and you can simply enjoy this moment of peace. Balance is restored between the physical and the mental.
Gently stimulate circulation
The bubbling baths and the temperature contrasts between the hot water and the fresh outside air naturally stimulate your blood circulation.
This gentle activation promotes recovery after exertion, restores vitality and contributes to a feeling of light legs and a revitalized body.
Rediscovering one's natural rhythm
In our spa area, time slows down. Here, there's no rush, no outside demands. Just water, warmth, and surrounding calm.
This is an opportunity to reconnect with your natural rhythm: breathe fully, listen to your body, observe your sensations. A moment to refocus, to simply be yourself, far from the demands of daily life.
Family time slots or adult time slots: to each their own atmosphere
At O'dycéa, we have chosen to organize our hydrotherapy area into distinct time slots. This organization allows everyone to enjoy the experience that suits them best: friendly and fun for families, calm and peaceful for adults.
Family spa sessions, a moment to share with your children
Children are welcomed during dedicated time slots:
- Wednesday: all day
- Other days: from opening until 4pm (last entry at 2pm)
These moments allow families to freely enjoy our pools in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Children discover the pleasure of warm water, play, and have fun, while their parents relax by their side.
Adults Only slots: a haven of calm
Outside of family hours, our space transforms. The spa becomes a place of absolute calm, reserved for adults (16 years and over).
The atmosphere is different: more subdued, silent, contemplative. It's the ideal time for those seeking a true escape, a moment of serenity far from the hustle and bustle.
Prepare your visit
To guarantee your place and an optimal experience, we ask that you reserve your spot. Online booking allows you to choose your time slot (family or adults) and enjoy your time without waiting.
Your 2-hour pass
Your spa pass includes:
- 2 hours of access to the pools
- + 15 extra minutes for changing in the locker room
That's 2 hours and 15 minutes in total to fully experience O'dycéa.
Practical information
What should I wear to the spa?
- A close-fitting swimsuit
- No swim shorts (for hygiene reasons)
- A swimming cap is not mandatory
For everyone's well-being, before accessing the pools, please:
- Leave your phone in the cloakroom
- Take a soapy shower
Spa rates
All our prices are detailed on our dedicated page: 2-hour pass, 1-hour pass, subscriptions… Booking is done online, in a few clicks, to secure your time slot.
FAQ
Can you give a gift voucher?
We offer gift vouchers valid for treatments, massages, spa or hydrotherapy. You can buy them online or at the O'dycéa reception desk.
It's the ideal gift to offer a wellness break at any time of the year.
Do you offer jerseys for sale or for loan?
Yes, swimsuits and accessories (towels, caps, flip-flops, etc.) are available for sale or loan at reception.
Are swim shorts allowed?
For hygiene reasons, only close-fitting swimsuits are allowed.
Shorts, burkinis and thongs are not allowed in our pools.
If you do not have a suitable swimsuit, we offer them for sale and loan at reception (as well as towels, flip-flops, caps…).
Is the time spent in the changing rooms included in the 2 hours of my Pass?
In addition to your 2-hour pass, we offer you an extra 15 minutes to get ready in the changing rooms.
Your 2-hour pass therefore gives you a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes (2 hours in the spaces + 15 minutes in the changing rooms).
Please respect this time limit: additional charges may apply for exceeding it. Adhering to the schedule allows everyone to enjoy their time slot in the best possible conditions.
Do children have access to the spa area every day?
Children are welcome during family time slots:
- Wednesday: all day
- Other days: from opening until 4pm (last entry at 2pm).
Outside of these hours, our spa area becomes 100% adult to preserve everyone's peace and quiet.
This organization allows everyone to fully enjoy themselves: families in a friendly atmosphere, adults in serenity.