Health resort

The Barèges-Barzun thermal baths

Barèges, the highest altitude spa resort in France, was built around its naturally hot springs, renowned for their therapeutic benefits. Thermal cures treat a wide range of ailments in adults and children, using natural treatments, activities and Barèges’ speciality: pelotherapy. This small mountain village is right in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, in the Pays Toy valley. It is on the doorstep of the Pyrenean Grands Sites such as the Pic du Midi and the Col du Tourmalet.

benefits

The benefits of thermal baths

The thermal baths combine the water, earth and sun of Barèges, the highest spa resort in France, to revitalise the body and soothe the mind.

Nestling at an altitude of 1250m, Barèges is renowned for its sulphurous sodium waters, drawn from two thermal springs, which are used to treat rheumatological and respiratoryailments .Both adults and children can benefit from this treatment forENT disorders.

Barèges also offers pelotherapy, a treatment involving the application of hot thermal mud to rheumatic conditions. A play area and spa complete the relaxation experience at Cieléo.

therapeutics

Therapeutic indications

Physical and thermal treatments

Thermal cures

Rheumatology

Rheumatology cures help to reduce contractures, relax ligaments and reduce the sensation of pain, while alleviating the symptoms of the condition.

Thermal cures

Fibromyalgia

Thermal treatment for fibromyalgia provides relief thanks to its analgesic and muscle relaxant effects. The water in Barèges acts on the micro-circulation and enables multidisciplinary management of the disease.

Thermal cures

Algodystrophy

Thermal treatment helps to reduce pain, recover range of movement and improve mobility, and reduce oedema thanks to complementary treatments and activities.

Thermal cures

The respiratory tract

These cures are suitable for both adults and children to treat ENT disorders: alleviation of symptoms, improved nasal permeability, etc.

practical information

Practical information

Spa season from April to November

Thermes de Barèges
Cieléo Thermal Spa
Rue Ramond, 65120 Barèges

contact@cieleo-bareges.com
05.62.92.68.02

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village

The village of Barèges

A mountain air

A small village in the Hautes-Pyrénées, Barèges is both a spa resort and a winter sports resort in the Tourmalet area. Built around its thermal springs, Barèges occupies an ideal position amongst the region’s emblematic sites such as the Col du Tourmalet and the Pic du Néouvielle.

Nearby, the Pic du Midi offers an exceptional panoramic view of the Pyrenees chain from its terraces, which are accessible by cable car. The Barèges valley is dotted with traditional stone-built villages.

In summer, there are hikes for all levels, mountain lakes to discover and summits toclimb.

What to do

Around Barèges

The must-haves

The Pic du Midi

The Pic du Midi cable car takes passengers on a journey to the summit, where the terraces offer a 360° view of the Pyrenees. The Pic du Midi is home to Europe’s highest museum.

The Col du Tourmalet

The Col du Tourmalet is one of the highest peaks on the Pyrenees pass route. A legend in cycling, it has been an emblematic stage of the Tour de France ‘s Grande Boucle since 1910.

The Grand Tourmalet

The Grand Tourmalet is the largest ski area in the French Pyrenees. On one side, the massif of La Mongie, at the foot of the slopes; on the other, the massif of Barèges and the atmosphere of an authentic Pyrenean village.

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