VERNET AND ITS REGION
At the foot of the sacred mountain dear to the hearts of the Catalans that is the famous Mont Canigou, Vernet-les-Bains is a spa resort adored by spa guests and tourists.
Nestled in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Catalan Pyrenees, Vernet-les-Bains is a perfect destination for peaceful stays, in the middle of magnificent and preserved landscapes.
A particularly mild climate, sumptuous landscapes, picturesque architecture and a highly rated 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 nicknamed the "Paradise of the Pyrenees" is made up of small cobbled streets, magnificent wooded parks and very elegant districts.
The wash house on rue des Lavandières, the Natural History Museum on allée du Parc du Casino and the Saint-Saturnin church are among the must-sees of your stay.
The latter, located on Rue du Château, is a very fine example of a 12th century Romanesque building and was once the astral chapel of the adjacent castle.
With more than 2,000 trees including at least 300 different species, Vernet-les-Bains proudly displays the title of "Village Arboretum", so, during your walks through the town, you can discover many fun and educational circuits such as the "winter garden circuit", the "conifer circuit", or the "park circuit" to discover all its secrets.
From flowery alleys to green gardens, you will discover when visiting Vernet-les-Bains its unmissable thermal district with its gentle Belle Époque airs.
Located on the left bank of the Cady, around the Parc Charles Trenet, this elegant and green setting has many luxurious residences and villas dating from the Belle Époque, such as the city's Casino in particular, as well as the Hôtel du Portugal and many residences that you can discover by taking the path called "Chemin de Kipling".
Each year, more than 3,000 spa guests come to Vernet-les-Bains to enjoy the legendary therapeutic virtues of its sulfurous waters.
A small thermal center, here "it's not a factory", you are not a number, you are called by your name.
The staff is welcoming, available and smiling.
During your treatment at the thermal establishment, you can benefit from treatments for respiratory conditions as well as rheumatism.
You can also relax at the “Les Sources de la Forme” spa, enjoy its swimming pool, hammam and sauna for a relaxing well-being bubble, all in a very restful natural setting.
Whether you are an amateur walker or an experienced hiker, the Vernet-les-Bains area is renowned for being a major hiking destination, so we recommend that you put on comfortable shoes to set off to conquer the Catalan Pyrenees and the Canigou peak, via one of the many marked trails that crisscross the region.
And if you are more tempted by mountain bike excursions, then you should know that the "VTT-FFC Le Canigou" area has 12 routes starting from Vernet-les-Bains, or more than 240 kilometres of marked trails flowing over the Llitera, Rotja and Cady valleys, which will allow you to admire wonderful panoramas of the Canigou perched at an altitude of 2,785 metres.
Finally, if you prefer quiet walks, consider climbing aboard the famous Little Yellow Train, a local pride that overlooks some of the most magnificent panoramas in the Catalan Country over 63 kilometres.
