Cauterets

Cauterets is a mountain resort town with two separate ski areas and a historic thermal bath center located in the main valley. The layout connects these zones through cable cars and hiking trails, making it accessible year-round for different activities.

People lived here since prehistoric times, leaving behind stone rings and burial mounds, and later the Romans bathed in the thermal springs. From the 18th century onward, the site became known as a spa destination and grew rapidly as a retreat for the wealthy.

The spa town attracted writers and composers during the 1800s who came to experience the healing waters and mountain views. Walking through the Belle-Époque buildings in the center, you can still sense this artistic past that shaped the place.

The town is easiest to reach through the nearby city of Argelès-Gazost, and parking is available for those arriving by car. The thermal baths are open year-round, while the ski slopes vary with snow conditions and operate seasonally.

The waterfalls at Pont d'Espagne come alive in summer when snowmelt from higher elevations feeds them with force and volume. Many visitors overlook this feature and focus only on the ski slopes or thermal baths.

Location: canton of Argelès-Gazost

Location: Hautes-Pyrénées

Location: arrondissement of Argelès-Gazost

Elevation above the sea: 1,986 m

Shares border with: Uz, Arcizans-Avant, Arras-en-Lavedan, Chèze, Estaing, Gavarnie-Gèdre, Grust, Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Savin, Sazos, Soulom, Villelongue, Viscos, Sallent de Gállego, Panticosa, Torla-Ordesa

Address: 65110 Cauterets, France

Phone: +33562925034

Email: accueil@ville-cauterets.fr

Website: http://ville-cauterets.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.88935,-0.11455

Latest update: December 16, 2025 22:26