At the foot of the sacred mountain dear to the heart of the Catalans, the famous Mont Canigou, Vernet-les-Bains is a spa resort adored by spa visitors and tourists. Nestled in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, Vernet-les-Bains is a perfect destination for quiet stays, in the heart of beautiful and preserved landscapes.
A particularly mild climate, sumptuous landscapes, picturesque architecture and a very popular spa district: welcome to Vernet-les-Bains. A village remarkable for its authenticity and its ideal setting at the foot of the Canigou, the one that is also known as the "Paradise of the Pyrenees" is made up of small cobbled streets, magnificent wooded parks and very elegant districts. The washhouse on rue des Lavandières, the Natural History Museum on the allée du Parc du Casino and the Saint-Saturnin church are among the highlights of your stay. The latter, located on rue du Château, is a very good example of a 12th century Romanesque building and was once the astral chapel of the adjacent castle. With more than 2000 trees including at least 300 different species, Vernet-les-Bains proudly bears the title of "Village Arboretum", and during your walks through the city, you can discover many recreational and educational tours such as the "winter garden tour", the "conifer tour", or the "parks tour" in order to discover all its secrets. From flowered alleys to green gardens, you will discover by visiting Vernet-les-Bains its unmistakable thermal district with the sweet air of Belle Epoque. Located on the left bank of the Cady, around Charles Trenet Park, this elegant and green setting features a large number of wealthy residences and villas dating back to the Belle Epoque, including the city's Casino, as well as the Hôtel du Portugal and many other residences that you can discover by taking the path called "Chemin de Kipling".
Every year, more than 3000 people come to Vernet-les-Bains to enjoy the legendary therapeutic virtues of its sulphurous waters: during a cure at the spa, you will be able to benefit from treatments for respiratory diseases and rheumatism. You can also relax at the "Les Sources de la Forme" spa, enjoy its swimming pool, hammam and sauna for a relaxing wellness experience, all in a very relaxing natural setting.
In the heart of the Conflent, this historic spa and green resort is also ideally located to allow the most adventurous visitors to discover the valley's natural treasures. Whether you are an amateur walker or an experienced hiker, the Vernet-les-Bains area is renowned for being a top hiking destination, so we recommend that you wear comfortable shoes to attack the Catalan Pyrenees and the Canigou peak, via one of the many marked trails that criss-cross the region. And if, however, you would be more tempted by mountain bike excursions, then you should know that the "VTT-FFC Le Canigou" area has 12 itineraries from Vernet-les-Bains, more than 240 kilometres of marked trails running along the valleys of the Llitera, Rotja and Cady, which will allow you to admire wonderful panoramas of the Canigou at an altitude of 2785 metres. Finally, if you prefer quiet walks, remember to climb the famous little Yellow Train, a local pride overlooking some of the most magnificent panoramas of the Catalan countryside over a distance of 63 kilometres.