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Village Catalan is situated in
one of the best areas in France for multi-activity holidays. We have packaged
some of the highlights.
| Geocaching treasure hunting adventure | Any time |
| Canigou Pyrenees - hiking & walking | 1 or 2 weeks |
| Mountain biking | 1 or 2 weeks |
| Adventure biking (motor & quad) | 1 week |
| Small group adventure tour | 1 week |
| "En Chemin" - Walks with a Difference | 1, 2 or 3 days |
| "Lumieres du Canigou"- Photographic tours | 1or 2 days |
| The Catalan Experience - Self drive & excursion programme | 1 week |
| Action Adventures / climbing, canyoning | 1 week |
| Arts Sans Frontières art course and tour | 1 or 2 weeks |
| Thermal Spa package | 4 days or 1 week |
| More activities .....(complete list) | 1 or 2 weeks |
Thermal Spa package
The price is per person and includes accommodation in Village Catalan, daily access to the spa, evening meals. The spa is linked with Village Catalan by a footpath (8-10 minutes walk). For adults over 18, and for children over 12 when accompanied by adults. Ask for our discount for extra persons not taking the spa. The price applies for minimum 2 persons per house.
3-week thermal cures also available. Request info.
From mid April to mid November. A week of relaxation and getting in shape. The qualities of the sulphuric thermal waters of Vernet-les-Bains have been known for centuries. Soak in the hot thermal pools or take the complete spa package comprising hamman or sauna, jacuzzi, hot springs swimmingpool, aqua-gymnastics. Massage is optional. Monday through Friday in the afternoons, leaving the days free for excursions and other activities.
Self-catering accommodation prices plus spa access 15 Euros per day per person.
"Vernet-les-Bains has been famous since the Middle Ages for the beneficial properties of its hot
springs. The springs are sulphurated, with traces of sodium, various silicates and some fluorine
and magnesium, and have a temperature between 33° C and 66° C.They contain microscopic
plankton (vernetine) which help in massaging and improve the condition of the skin.
Symptoms:
But thermal baths are not only for the sick!
You can relax, aquagym, enjoy a sauna, an hammam or a jaccuzzi in the fitness centre."
Oto-rhino-laryngology(V.R). Broncho pulmonary infections, Rheumatism (R.H), all forms of
rheumatoid arthritis, muscular rheumatism and tendonitis, after-effects of trauma.
Quoted from Vernet-les-Bains website by Sebastien Figue