Natural hot spring · France
Bains chauds de Matemale
France · 6.4 miles northeast of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via (6 mi / 10 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Bains chauds de Matemale
Bains chauds de Matemale is a natural hot spring in France, about 6.4 miles northeast of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. The nearest large city is Perpignan, roughly 41 miles away as the crow flies.
We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.
It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.
Map and directions
Red marks Bains chauds de Matemale. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 42.58181, 2.11224.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. The spring is about 6.4 miles (10 km) northeast of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Perpignan, about 41 miles (66 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Toulouse, France.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Bains chauds de Matemale
- Angléo Not recorded
- Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains Not recorded
- Source Saint-Louis 108°F
- Heiße Quelle Not recorded
- Source d'eau chaude de Llo Not recorded
- Source Sulfureuse Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bains chauds de Matemale?
Bains chauds de Matemale is in France, about 6.4 miles northeast of Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via. The GPS coordinates are 42.5818, 2.1122.
Can you soak at Bains chauds de Matemale?
Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.
What hot springs are near Bains chauds de Matemale?
The closest listed spring is Angléo, about 2.1 miles west. Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains is about 6.3 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1
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