Natural hot spring · France
Heiße Quelle
France · 6.8 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Vernet-les-Bains (7 mi / 11 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Heiße Quelle
Heiße Quelle is a natural hot spring in France, about 6.8 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains. The nearest large city is Perpignan, roughly 34 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 Heiße Quelle. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 42.53363, 2.25573.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Vernet-les-Bains. The spring is about 6.8 miles (11 km) west of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Perpignan, about 34 miles (55 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Barcelona, Spain.
- 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 Heiße Quelle
- Source Saint-Louis 108°F
- Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains Not recorded
- Bains chauds de Matemale Not recorded
- Angléo 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Heiße Quelle?
Heiße Quelle is in France, about 6.8 miles west of Vernet-les-Bains. The GPS coordinates are 42.5336, 2.2557.
Can you soak at Heiße Quelle?
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 Heiße Quelle?
The closest listed spring is Source Saint-Louis, about under 1 mile southwest. Source d'Eau Chaude de Saint-Thomas-les-Bains is about 5.1 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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