Ax-les-Thermes Travel Guide

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Ax-les-Thermes which includes a small town or village
Follow in the wet footprints of the Romans and bathe in a pond filled with warm, sulfurous water from hot springs in this quaint town.

Ax-les-Thermes is a small mountain town in the French Pyrenees with stunning rural views. Many of its attractions are centered on the hot springs with therapeutic waters that have lured people to the area for centuries. Explore nearby ski resorts and discover the beautiful alpine scenery and serene atmosphere of the Ax Valley.

Find spa facilities and natural baths dotted around the town. The natural hot springs here have been popular since the Middle Ages and are thought to have been used since as far back as Roman times.

Soak your feet in the Bassin des Ladres (Lepers’ Pond) in the town’s main square. The pool is filled with naturally warm water, which comes from the underground mountain springs.

The ski resort of Bonascre, part of the Ax 3 Domaines ski region, lies southwest of the commune. Zoom down ski slopes of varying difficulty.

Stroll through the pleasant town and enjoy its old-world ambiance. The village also features an ice rink and a casino, as well as various bars, restaurants and cafés. Try local cuisine, which blends Spanish and French styles in hearty dishes of chicken, duck and goose.

Visit the region on St. John’s Day, when the locals, who are known in France as Axéens, bathe in the Bassin des Ladres after being daubed with ashes as part of a celebration ritual. The Tour de France regularly passes through the surrounding region, drawing sports fans from all over.

The commune is in the Ariège department of the Midi-Pyrénées in the southwest of France, about 12 miles (20 kilometers) north of the border with Andorra. Take a flight to Perpignan Airport, which is just over 2 hours east of the town by car. Come during summer for sun and outdoor fun or arrange a trip for winter, when heavy snowfall turns the peaks white.

Thermal spas and gorgeous mountain scenery await in Ax-les-Thermes.

Hotel Restaurant Le Bellevue
Hotel Restaurant Le Bellevue
2 out of 5
10 avenue Adolphe Authie, Ax-les-Thermes, MIDI-PYR N ES
The price is NZ$114 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Ax-les-Thermes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (102 reviews)
"Nice place, easy access, cute little bar, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2023

Hotel Restaurant Le Bellevue
Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Ax-Les-Thermes - Ariège
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Ax-les-Thermes. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Les Bains du Couloubret ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Excellent séjour
"Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans ce chalet pour les 30 ans de ma compagne. Un équipement complet pour 21, piscine+jacuzzi, un accueil chaleureux de Monsieur Loiseau qui n’hésite pas à répondre en cas de problème. Vue au top, localisation proche de la ville et des remontées. Un bémol toutefois ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2022

Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness
Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness
5 out of 5
88 Carrer Prat de la Creu, Andorra la Vella, Andorra la Vella
The price is NZ$198 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Andorra la Vella. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"Good location…nice breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Sep. 2024

Suites Plaza Hotel & Wellness
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Ax-Les-Thermes - Ariège
Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Ax-les-Thermes. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Les Bains du Couloubret ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Excellent séjour
"Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans ce chalet pour les 30 ans de ma compagne. Un équipement complet pour 21, piscine+jacuzzi, un accueil chaleureux de Monsieur Loiseau qui n’hésite pas à répondre en cas de problème. Vue au top, localisation proche de la ville et des remontées. Un bémol toutefois ..."

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2022

Large chalet in the heart of the Pyrenees, 15 P, SPA and heated swimming pool (IN the house).
Résidence Lagrange Vacances Les Chalets d'Ax
Résidence Lagrange Vacances Les Chalets d'Ax
3 out of 5
RN 20, Route d'Andorre, Ax-les-Thermes, Ariege
Stay at this 3-star residence in Ax-les-Thermes. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Ax-Bonascre Gondola and Bassin ...
7.6/10 Good! (196 reviews)
"Reception staff very helpful room was clean modern bright with all amenities"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2019

Résidence Lagrange Vacances Les Chalets d'Ax
Pierre & Vacances Residence Les Trois Domaines
Pierre & Vacances Residence Les Trois Domaines
3 out of 5
Camp de Granou, Ax-les-Thermes
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified residence in Ax-les-Thermes. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Ax-Bonascre Gondola ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (54 reviews)
OK but out of season
"The apartments are nice but the hotel is located at the junction of two mountain rivers which are very noisy. The internet said that the hotel had 24hr reception but it is only open for limited hours and closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The hotel swimming pool was also closed for the first part ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2023

Pierre & Vacances Residence Les Trois Domaines
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