Natural hot spring · France
Source Croizat
France · 1.4 mile northwest of Mont-Dore
Last updated
- Type
- Natural Natural hot spring
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Mont-Dore (1 mi / 2 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 2
- Not drinking water.
About Source Croizat
Source Croizat is a natural hot spring in France, on the edge of Mont-Dore. The nearest large city is Clermont-Ferrand, roughly 20 miles away as the crow flies.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
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.
The site has 2 mapped pools or sources within about 500 meters of each other, including Source Félix.
Map and directions
Red marks Source Croizat. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 45.58678, 2.78443.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Mont-Dore. The spring is about 1.4 mile (2 km) northwest of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Clermont-Ferrand, about 20 miles (32 km) in a straight line.
- Planning from a city? See hot springs near Saint-Étienne, 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 Source Croizat
- Thermes du Mont-Dore Not recorded
- Les Grands Thermes Not recorded
- Etablissement Thermal de Royat-Chamalières Not recorded
- Aïga Resort Thermal Not recorded
- Source thermale du Par Not recorded
- Station Thermale La Chaldette 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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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 Source Croizat?
Source Croizat is in France, about 1.4 mile northwest of Mont-Dore. The GPS coordinates are 45.5868, 2.7844.
Can you soak at Source Croizat?
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 Source Croizat?
The closest listed spring is Thermes du Mont-Dore, about 1.6 miles southeast. Les Grands Thermes is about 2.2 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 Source 2
Visited recently? Send a correction, such as a temperature reading, fee, closure or photo. If you look after this spring and want it removed, see removal requests.