Warm up your winter holiday in the Pyrenees: exploring thermal springs in France

The Pyrenees is a captivating landscape of snow-capped mountain peaks and verdant valleys. Beneath its pristine beauty lies hidden gems like hot springs and caves. The perfect winter warmer, discover these thermal springs during a pampering stay in the Pyrenees.

Discover thermal baths in the Pyrenees 

The Pyrenees has long been a resort destination from the Roman to the Napoleonic eras, thanks to its hot springs and therapeutic waters. Discover ancient, bubbling sulphury streams surrounded by snow-capped peaks and ice-dusted foliage. These curative waters are the perfect treat after a day out in the wilderness. There is no shortage of variety, either. Select your preference from steaming outdoor spas and luxurious modern retreats from Laruns to Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda. 

Some of the most popular thermal offerings include Bains de Dorres, one of the country's oldest bathhouses dating back to the Roman occupation. A stone's throw from the Spanish border and the ski resorts of Font-Romeu, its outdoor springs take in the sweeping mountain vistas. In Eaux-Bonnes deep in the Pyrenees National Park, you will find a wealth of 19th-century spas favored for their anti-inflammatory waters. Other highlights include Cauterets, where spas like Les Bains du Rocher have been beckoning cold travelers since the 14th century. 

Book hotels in the Pyrenees mountains 

Book the perfect stay with accommodation in the Pyrenees close to spa retreats. The pretty university town of Pau has spa roots from the 16th century. Book a stay at Villa Montpensier to discover the thermal pools of nearby Laruns. Lourdes has long been a gateway to the mountain spas for pilgrims visiting Our Lady of Lourdes. Book Hotel Astoria Vatican for a central stay with a cozy bar and restaurant. 

For thermal spas in the Ariège Pyrenees, book Hotel Foix, a serene riverfront hotel with a rustic restaurant in Foix within reach of Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains' re-mineralizing waters. Day trips from exciting, and sprawling Toulouse are also perfect for those seeking a city refuge. Stay at Hotel Innostar along the Hers-Mort River. A hearty breakfast buffet and calming turquoise interiors provide the ideal start for excursions to the Pyrenees mountains spas. 

Hot springs are the perfect antidote to a day spent skiing, snowshoeing, or sledding! Warm yourself up in spectacular ancient settings on your next escape to the Pyrenees. Plan and book your adventure today with The Originals Hotels.