Drink plenty of water before your session to avoid dehydration. Please note that the nearest public restrooms are located next to the ticket office (and in the restaurant for its customers). We kindly ask you to arrive 5 minutes before your session, ideally already wearing your swimsuit. If you arrive late, we will unfortunately not be able to extend your visit into the next session.

Unfortunately, we cannot welcome minors in our saunas. In any case, sauna use is strongly discouraged for children. Take some time for yourself and leave the little ones at the resort for a ski lesson.

Bring your swimsuit and ideally two towels: one to sit on in the sauna and another to dry off after getting wet. Drinking water is provided, but feel free to bring your own water bottle. Storage boxes are available for your belongings; however, we recommend not bringing valuables. We accept no responsibility for loss or theft.

There is no right or wrong answer. It depends on your personal preferences. We recommend at least three rounds of each when possible.

We recommend staying in the sauna until you feel “comfortably uncomfortable.” For some, this may be 5–10 minutes; for others, 15–20 minutes. If you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or nauseous, please leave the sauna immediately to cool down and, most importantly, rehydrate. It is important to let your body cool and to rest.

The same advice applies to the cold bath: push slightly beyond your comfort zone, but don’t set a fixed duration. When you start to feel numbness, it’s time to get out.

There’s no concept of “too much sauna,” but at least one session per week is ideal. Three sessions per week are often recommended.

Please take a shower or rinse off using the bucket near the cold bath before entering the sauna or cold bath. It is customary to rinse off between each round. Always sit on a towel in the sauna to protect the bench.

The sauna is, of course, cleaned daily, and the water is regularly refreshed.

A bucket of water and a ladle are provided to pour water over the hot stones and create steam. Only pour water if the staff has given you permission. It is also polite to ask the other sauna users for consent before adding water. Please do not add anything to the water (such as essential oils) without prior authorization.

A sauna or banya hat, worn wet or dry, helps keep your head cool and ensures a more even warming of the body. It also protects your hair from drying out and becoming fragile due to the heat. Sauna hats are available for rent during your session.

Rolling in the snow before, during, or after your session is done at your own risk. Please note that Hautacam is an active area, and be sure to respect other users.

Our seating area can be used after your session to rest and rehydrate. Please be mindful of other users and know when to give up your spot for the next guests.

Sauna use is not recommended for people with:

• Certain heart conditions
• Very high or very low blood pressure
• Infection or fever
• Pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• Diabetes
• Intoxication, drug use, or a hangover

If in doubt, please consult your doctor before booking.

We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment, but we do accept walk-ins subject to availability.

To book your session: https://pampasauna.com/booking/

Bookings can be modified or refunded up to 48 hours in advance.

There are plenty of parking options at Hautacam. The closest to the sauna is the Col de Tramassel parking lot, located at the top of the Hautacam road, right in front of the restaurant.

Yes, it’s possible!
We can help you organize events directly on-site, or temporarily move the saunas to your event location. Feel free to contact us directly to learn more: contact@pampasauna.com