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PYRENEAN SPA ROUTE: WHERE THERMAL WATERS HEAL

Hot springs bursting from the mountain, thermal steam drifting through valleys, stones heavy with memory. Where wellness meets nature.

≈ 7
Days
185
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7
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📖 4 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover the thermal Pyrenees. Relax at Loudenvielle. Pass through Saint-Lary-Soulan and Bagnères-de-Bigorre. Enjoy Barèges, Luz-Saint-Sauveur and Cauterets. End at Saint-Savin.

Your day-by-day itinerary

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Day

Genos Loudenvielle

natural springs bubble warmly

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Day 1
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Discovery of the Louron valley and Lake Génos-Loudenvielle, surrounded by verdant peaks.
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Walk through the typical village of Loudenvielle, between traditional architecture and mountain atmosphere.
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Activities

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Wellness session at Balnéa, thermal center with Roman, Japanese and Amerindian baths.
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Evening walk around the lake to admire the sunset over the Pyrénées.
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Distance: 30 km
Travel time: 35min
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Saint Lary Soulan

thermal waters embrace healing

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Day 2
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Stroll through the village of Saint-Lary-Soulan, renowned for its friendly atmosphere and stone chalets.
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Exploration of the landscapes of the Aure valley, in the heart of the Pyrénées National Park.
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Relaxing moment at Sensoria Rio: bubble beds, massage jets and panoramic hammam.
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Access to the Sensoria wellness area with jacuzzi, sauna and mountain views.
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Distance: 50 km
Travel time: 1h
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Day

Bagneres De Bigorre

spa town breathes history

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Day 3
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Crossing the Aspin pass, famous Pyrénées route offering spectacular panoramas.
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Discovery of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, charming spa town at the foot of Pic du Midi.
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Relaxing experience at Aquensis: bubbling lagoons and oriental hammam under monumental framework.
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Walk through the historic center of Bagnères and its local market.
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Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 30min
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Bareges

mountain springs soothe deeply

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Day 4
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Ascent of the Col du Tourmalet, a cycling mecca and gateway to Pyrenean panoramas.
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Cable car ascent to Pic du Midi de Bigorre from La Mongie.
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Activities

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Relaxation session at the Ciéléo center in Barèges: 34° baths under a glass dome, panoramic jacuzzi and geysers.
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Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 25min
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Luz Saint Sauveur

sanctuary waters hold secrets

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Day 5
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Discovery of the Pays Toy and its authentic villages with stone houses.
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Stroll through the center of Luz-Saint-Sauveur, a lively thermal village.
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Moment of relaxation at Luzéa: Roman baths, oriental hammam and suspended jacuzzi.
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Distance: 35 km
Travel time: 40min
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Cauterets

alpine steam rises pure

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Day 6
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Exploration of the Pont d'Espagne and surrounding waterfalls in the Pyrénées National Park.
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Stroll through the village of Cauterets, a thermal resort with Belle Époque charm.
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Activities

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Relaxation at the Bains du Rocher: outdoor pools, hammams, mother-of-pearl mosaics and refined atmosphere.
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Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 35min
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Day

Saint Savin

riverside peace settles quietly

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Day 7
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Discovery of the medieval village of Saint-Savin and its Benedictine abbey overlooking the valley.
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Walk in the Val d'Azun and observation of preserved landscapes.
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Activities

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Sensory experience at the Jardins des Bains: Babylon hammams, Emerald Forest and Mesopotamian Ziggurat.

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Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

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