Aïga Resort Thermal & Spa
The thermal spa of Aïga Resort in Châtel-Guyon, a thermal complex in the Volcans d'Auvergne regional park, sells a half-day pass to its pools to non-residents. The 150 m² pool is filled with Châtel-Guyon thermal water, which the operator says is the richest in Europe in magnesium, and has swan-neck jets, a counter-current lane and submerged loungers, with an outdoor whirlpool and two hammams beside it.
Getting in
- Parking
- Several free car parks 200 to 800 m away (place de la Musique Nationale, Gübler behind the casino, thermal park); paid residence car park by reservation.
- Public transport
- Riom Châtel-Guyon station is 5 km away; an RLV Mobilités bus links the station with the town center, Monday to Saturday.
- Address
- 9 A avenue du Général de Gaulle, 63140 Châtel-Guyon
Entry, hours and rules
- Entry
- Pass détente, tarif à la 1/2 journée, client extérieur (relaxation pass, half day, non-resident) (Per adult; bought at the spa desk, no booking needed; subject to availability, places limited)€39
- Hours
- Mon13:30-20:00
- Tue13:30-20:00
- Wed13:30-20:00
- Thu13:30-20:00
- Fri13:30-20:00
- Sat13:30-20:00
- Sun09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:30
- Swimwear and rules
- Swimsuit required; men wear swim briefs or boxers. Non-slip pool sandals required.
- Children
- 16 and over. Under-16s are not admitted, even with an adult, and pregnant women may not use the pools, because of the properties of the thermal water.
- Tickets
- Day ticket, no time slot
- Official site
- aiga-resort.com
- Facilities
- Steam roomRestaurantParking
About Aïga Resort Thermal & Spa
The water comes from several springs in Châtel-Guyon that share the same calcium chloride-bicarbonate make-up but differ slightly in temperature and strength, and it carries a lot of silicon as well as magnesium. It can't be carried elsewhere: in contact with the air its natural CO2 escapes and the carbonates settle out, so it's used on the spot, soon after it rises. The spa has seven massage rooms, one with a bed of warm quartz sand, and 19 cabins for baths, showers and wraps. The resort's 90 apartments connect directly to the spa.