THERMES DE CAUTERETS - BAINS DU ROCHER

What THERMES DE CAUTERETS - BAINS DU ROCHER does

THERMES DE CAUTERETS - BAINS DU ROCHER is a French thermal spa operator headquartered at Avenue du Docteur Domer in Cauterets (postal code 65110), within the Pyrenees National Park, operating as a Société Publique Locale (SPL), a public/local government-owned company structure. The facility delivers medical thermal cures using naturally sulfur-rich Pyrenean thermal water, with a signature on-site thermal mud (illutation) protocol prepared from selected clay mixed with the thermal water and heated to 47°C for targeted body-zone applications under medical prescription. Its core product line comprises three conventioned cures (rheumatology, respiratory/ORL, and pediatric) lasting 18 days, reimbursed by the French Sécurité Sociale, supplemented by a specialized Therapeutic Patient Education program for BPCO (COPD) patients and a layered wellness/short-stay portfolio (mini-cures of 6 or 12 days, themed mini-cures, discovery sessions at €45 per 2-hour visit, ateliers, formules, and personalized coaching).

The business model rests on two pillars: (i) third-party payer conventioned cures priced in a base tariff band of roughly €506 to €655 depending on orientation plus a €91-€118 complementary fee, with a €70 booking deposit and Curiste+ loyalty discounts; and (ii) self-pay wellness and tourism offerings. Distribution is direct and single-site (in-facility at Cauterets plus telephone/website booking, Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:00), with no third-party resellers. Customer segments split primarily between rheumatology and respiratory/ORL patients (including BPCO), with secondary pediatric and wellness-tourist personas. The affiliated Les Bains du Rocher spa operates as a companion facility under the same group, sharing Curiste+ cross-benefits, and a "Thermes de Champions" sub-brand signals adjacent athletic-recovery positioning. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Facebook, Instagram, and a newsletter, plus coordination with the local Cauterets tourism office.

Operationally, the entity is small (27 employees) and management-listed contacts are limited to a publication manager (Alain LAGUERRE) and a Data Protection Officer (Thierry MIRGON, CNIL registration 107319), with named thermal physicians (Dr Blandine BOUTHORS ANDRE, Dr Dominique CARLIER) and a partner Maison Médicale referenced for on-site medical coverage. The company is actively operating, presents no stock exchange listing or external funding, and shows no disclosed M&A or restructuring history in the available data.

Name

THERMES DE CAUTERETS - BAINS DU ROCHER

Legal name

LES THERMES DE CAUTERETS

Website

https://thermesdecauterets.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermes de Cauterets is a French SPL operating a single-site thermal spa in Cauterets (Pyrenees), delivering 18-day conventioned rheumatology, respiratory, and pediatric cures reimbursed by Sécurité Sociale, plus mini-cures, ETP BPCO, and wellness discovery sessions for visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermal Spa Services

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrotherapy & Thermal Spa Services (Sauna/Steam/Hot Tubs) (HSALAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot/Cold Therapy Services (Cryotherapy/Ice Baths) (HSALAFAH), Hot Stone & Thermotherapy Massage (HSADAHAK)

Keywords

• Thermal spa services
• Rheumatology thermal cures
• Respiratory thermal treatments
• Thermal mud therapy
• Wellness spa programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cauterets

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Thermal cure treatments (cures conventionnées): Conventional thermal cures lasting 18 days, covered by French health insurance (Sécurité Sociale) with medical prescription. Revenue collected through third-party payer system with patient co-payment.
2. Free thermal cures (cures libres): Non-conventioned thermal treatments without health insurance coverage. Full payment by customer.
3. Thermal discovery experiences (Découverte thermale): Single 2-hour thermal experience sessions for visitors, priced at 45€ per session.
4. Mini-cures: Shorter 6 or 12-day thermal treatment packages for visitors not requiring full 18-day conventional cure.
5. Patient education programs (ETP): Therapeutic patient education programs for BPCO patients, included within specific thermal cure packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Thermes de Cauterets operates a thermal spa facility in Cauterets (French Pyrenees) delivering medically supervised 18-day conventional thermal cures in rheumatology and respiratory/ENT indications, pediatric cures, COPD therapeutic patient education (E.T.P. BPCO), shorter 6-12 day mini-cures, single thermal discovery sessions, and affiliated spa services. The core treatment asset is naturally sulfur-rich thermal water sourced from the Pyrenees National Park, applied through hydrotherapy, mud applications (illutation at 47°C), aerosols, and showers.

Product overview

THERMES DE CAUTERETS - BAINS DU ROCHER operates as a thermal spa facility in the French Pyrenees offering a portfolio of therapeutic thermal cures and wellness services. The core offerings consist of three main cure programs: Cure Rhumatologie (rheumatology treatments), Cure voies respiratoires / ORL (respiratory/ENT treatments), and Cure enfants (children's treatments). These are complemented by specialized programs including E.T.P. BPCO (COPD therapeutic education), and a range of Mini-cures (short-term treatments from 6-12 days). The subsidiary brand Les Bains du Rocher provides spa and wellness services. The facility also offers supplementary services including Ateliers (educational workshops), Formules (treatment packages), Coaching personnalisé, and the Découverte Thermale program for visitors. The thermal water is naturally rich in sulfur, and signature treatments include Illutation de Boue Thermale (thermal mud applications) applied at 47°C.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cure Rhumatologie 18-day conventional thermal cure for rheumatology and musculoskeletal conditions (osteoarthritis, joint pain, reduced mobility) using the natural sulfur-rich thermal water of Cauterets, including thermal mud applications and hydrotherapy. Reimbursed by French Sécurité Sociale with medical prescription. Base tariff 554.78€-655.11€ plus complementary fee 99.94€-118.03€.
• Cure Voies Respiratoires / ORL 18-day conventional thermal cure for respiratory tract and ENT conditions, including chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD (BPCO) and bronchitis, delivered via aerosols, nasal irrigations, and penetrating showers. Reimbursed by French Sécurité Sociale with medical prescription. Base tariff 506.36€-653.23€ plus complementary fee 91.23€-117.68€.
• Cure Enfants Specialized thermal cure treatments designed for children under 16, providing therapeutic care adapted to younger patients for respiratory and rheumatic conditions, delivered with adult supervision.
• E.T.P. BPCO (Éducation Thérapeutique du Patient BPCO) Therapeutic patient education program specifically designed for patients suffering from COPD (Broncho-Pneumopathie Chronique Obstructive), combined with dedicated respiratory thermal treatments. Positioned as unique in France within the ETP framework.
• Mini-cures Shorter thermal treatment programs ranging from 6 to 12 days, offering a condensed thermal experience compared to the standard 18-day conventional cure, available as Mini-cures Classiques or themed Mini-cures à Thème.
• Découverte Thermale (Matinées Découverte Thermale) 2-hour thermal discovery experience providing access to thermal treatments for non-curists and visitors, including hydromassage bath, thermal mud application, penetrating shower, and hydrojet pool. Priced at 45€ per person; opened on 2 afternoons per week.
• Illutation de Boue Thermale Thermal mud application treatment where therapeutic mud prepared on-site from sulfur-rich thermal water and selected clay is heated to 47°C and applied to specific body areas (spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, feet, elbows) for rheumatic conditions.
• Les Bains du Rocher Affiliated thermal spa facility operated under the same company group, offering spa and wellness services to visitors at bains-rocher.fr. Curiste+ cardholders receive 50% discount on Pass (excluding family passes).

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermal mud applications reduce joint pain and improve mobility for rheumatology patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Les Bains du RochercoreOthersLes Bains du Rocher is a companion thermal spa facility under the same company group, offering spa and wellness services. The two facilities operate in conjunction with Curiste+ card benefits shared between them, including 50% discount on Pass at Bains du Rocher.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thermes de Royat: Auvergne-based thermal spa offering reimbursed rheumatology, ORL and phlebology cures in a volcanic-sourced mineral water setting; directly comparable in cure structure and health insurance coverage model.
• La Roche-Posay Thermal Centre: Dermatology-focused French thermal spa offering reimbursed dermatology cures and wellness stays; comparable conventioned-cure model with strong dermatology/thermal-water differentiation, useful for benchmarking specialty-cure positioning.
• Chaîne Thermale du Soleil: Largest French thermal spa operator with 20+ sites offering reimbursed conventioned cures in rheumatology, ORL and other indications; directly comparable business model centered on Sécurité Sociale-funded 18-day cures plus wellness upsell.
• Thermes d'Aix-les-Bains: Major French thermal station in Savoie offering conventioned cures plus wellness/spa services; comparable scale and product mix including thermal mud applications and ETP-style programs.
• Thermes de Vichy (Vichy Célestins): Iconic French thermal brand offering conventioned digestive and rheumatology cures plus premium wellness; overlapping cure indications, reimbursable treatment framework and broader spa/wellness monetization.
• Thermes de Balaruc-les-Bains: Southern France thermal station with conventioned rheumatology and ORL cures plus wellness offerings; comparable French thermal spa operator relying on the same Sécurité Sociale reimbursement framework.
• Valvital: French thermal spa group operating multiple stations offering reimbursed thermal cures, mini-cures and wellness experiences — directly overlapping cure indications (rhumatologie, voies respiratoires) and customer segments.
• Uriage Les Bains: French thermal spa and dermatology brand offering reimbursed dermatology cures in a similar thermal-water-driven model; useful peer for comparing the integration of thermal therapy with a commercial wellness/cosmetics brand.

Regional players

• Thermes de Luchon: Thermal spa located in Bagnères-de-Luchon in the Pyrenees, also offering sulfur-rich thermal water treatments for rheumatology and respiratory conditions — a regional Pyrenean peer sharing similar geography and indications.

Others

• Office du Tourisme de Cauterets: Local tourism office coordinating visitor flows, lodging and activity partners in the same Pyrenees destination — not a direct spa competitor but a key distribution partner whose commercial priorities materially shape Thermes de Cauterets' tourism-dependent demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thermesdecauterets
• Instagraminstagram.com/thermesdecauterets
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thermes-de-cauterets

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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