Thanks to its geology and geographical situation, Ariège boasts numerous thermo-mineral springs. The three thermal spas attract both curists and, increasingly, people on short stays for "remise en forme"--getting back into shape and generally relaxing. The mineral content of each thermal station's water is different and is reputed to have a beneficial effect on particular diseases and ailments:
Aulus-les-Bains
Metabolic illnesses (cholesterol, diabetes, obesity...) and urinary tract ailments
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Ussat-les-Bains
Illness linked to stress and anxiety, spasmophilia, migraines, insomnia, Parkinson's disease
Ax-les-Thermes
Rheumatismal ailments, ear, nose and throat and respiratory tract ailments