Villas in Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax-les-Thermes is a thermal town in the Ariège Pyrenees, with ski pistes reached by a ten-minute gondola ride. It suits couples and small groups who want spa water and mountain walking. Homes are mostly compact, so larger families have little choice.
- Villas
- 14
- From, per week
- £466
About Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax-les-Thermes is a thermal town where the Ariège river runs past the houses, in the Pyrenees of the Ariège department, with walking trails reaching towards the principality of Andorra. Its Bassin des Ladres in the Place du Breilh is a hot-spring foot bath dating from the second half of the 13th century. Homes here are mostly small, usually one bedroom and sleeping around four, and almost all have a pool, with a good number offering a sauna. They sit in and just around the town.
Is Ax-Les-Thermes right for you?
- Best for
- Couples wanting spa baths, skiing and Pyrenean walks
- Not for you if
- You need a garden or room for a large family, because homes here are small.
Near Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax 3 Domaines pistes
About 90 km of pistes, 8 km from Ax, reached in around ten minutes by gondola.
Étang des Bésines
A mountain lake 15 km from Ax, with a staffed refuge and a five-hour loop walk.
Orlu wildlife reserve
The Réserve Nationale de faune sauvage d'Orlu is a national wildlife reserve near Ax.
Getting to Ax-Les-Thermes
Toulouse Airport is about an hour and a half away by road, and SNCF trains run from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax-les-Thermes. A car helps for the lake, the ski area and the mountain villages.
When to go to Ax-Les-Thermes
Winter brings alpine skiing on 90 km of pistes 8 km from Ax, reached by a gondola of about ten minutes. Outside the ski season, the mountains around the town are set up for hiking and mountaineering, and the Bains du Couloubret offer warm thermal water in town whatever the weather on the slopes.
Villas in Ax-Les-Thermes
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1-Bedroom Home, Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax-Les-Thermes, Lot, France
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1-Bedroom Home, Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax-Les-Thermes, Lot, France
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DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
1-Bedroom Home, Ax-Les-Thermes
Ax-Les-Thermes, Lot, France
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DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
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Ax-Les-Thermes villa holidays: questions answered
Is Ax-les-Thermes good for skiing?
Yes, for a modest resort stay. Alpine skiing offers 90 km of pistes at 8 km from the town, reached in around ten minutes by gondola, so you can sleep in town rather than at altitude.
Are there thermal baths in Ax-les-Thermes?
Yes. The Bains du Couloubret use warm thermal water, and the town also has the Bassin des Ladres, a 13th-century hot-spring foot bath in the Place du Breilh. Check opening times before an off-season visit.
Which airport for Ax-les-Thermes?
Toulouse is the usual gateway: the drive from the airport is about 1 hour 35 minutes, and a rail route also runs from Toulouse Matabiau to Ax. Check timetables before relying on the train.
Is there a market in Ax-les-Thermes?
Yes, a producers' market runs twice a week. Local dishes to look out for include azinat, a stew of seasonal vegetables and meat, and mounjetado, the local cassoulet. Confirm the days locally.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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