Etablissement Thermal

Etablissement Thermal is a spa facility in Aulus-les-Bains with four natural springs supplying water rich in sulfur and calcium compounds. The establishment is divided into two areas: one dedicated to medical treatments with cooler waters and a leisure area featuring a heated swimming pool for relaxation and recreation.

The thermal bath operation began in the middle of the 19th century when locals recognized the healing properties of the natural springs. After World War II, the site expanded significantly with the development of additional water sources and lodging facilities to accommodate growing visitor numbers.

The center serves as a gathering place where visitors experience thermal bathing as locals do, sitting in warm pools and spending time together in a relaxed setting. The combination of healing waters with mountain activities reflects how this region has long valued both wellness and outdoor living.

The center operates on a split schedule: mornings are reserved for medical thermal treatments while afternoons are dedicated to leisure swimming and bathing in the heated pool. The surrounding mountain trails are accessible and many visitors combine their time here with hiking or other outdoor activities in the Pyrenees foothills.

The thermal waters here contain a distinctive mineral composition specifically targeted at treating certain metabolic conditions that visitors address through structured wellness programs. Many guests plan extended stays of several weeks to complete courses that take advantage of these particular water properties.