Quick FactsOverview
About Terme di Lurisia
Terme di Lurisia, Italy is a Ministry of Health Super First Level thermal institute in the Lurisia locality of Roccaforte Mondovi, in the Province of Cuneo, Piedmont, at approximately 700 metres above sea level. Set within pine forests and chestnut woods of the Monregalese pre-Alps, the institute draws on two natural springs: Garbarino and Santa Barbara. The therapeutic properties of these waters were documented around 1900 by the physicist Marie Curie, who visited Lurisia to study traces of radium in local slate quarries. The formal thermal facility opened in 1940 and has operated continuously since, accredited by the NHS for medical treatments.
The water is hypothermal, oligomineral, radioactive, and microbiologically pure. It is radio-emanating with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Medical indications cover respiratory diseases and allergies, dermatological, urinary, gastrointestinal, and rheumatic conditions. Lurisia is particularly recognised for inhalation therapies for children with chronic respiratory and ear-nose-throat conditions.
The Antro delle Acque is a natural cave excavated in the 1920s behind the spa. It houses a multi-zone wellness circuit: steam grotto, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, hydromassage tub, and Kneipp path. A full circuit takes approximately two and a half to three hours.
Location & Access
Getting to Terme di Lurisia
Terme di Lurisia is located in the Lurisia locality of Roccaforte Mondovi, at Via delle Terme 60. By car from Mondovi, take the SP14 road toward Roccaforte Mondovi and continue to the Lurisia locality following signs for the terme; the journey from Mondovi takes approximately 20 minutes. A large free car park is available at the entrance. By car from Cuneo, the drive takes approximately 50 minutes via the SS28 through Mondovi.
The nearest railway station is Mondovi on the Cuneo-Savona line. Mondovi is served by trains from Cuneo in around 25 minutes and from Turin via Fossano in approximately 90 minutes. From Mondovi station, a taxi or local bus connects to Roccaforte Mondovi and Lurisia. Driving is the most practical option for a day visit. The facility itself has no overnight accommodation, though several hotels and agriturismo properties are available in Roccaforte Mondovi and Mondovi town.
Lurisia is open from March through to the end of November; it is closed in December through February. Medical treatment hours are Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 14:00. The wellness circuit and private packages have separate hours; check the official website at termedilurisia.it for current schedules. Advance booking for wellness packages and massage treatments is recommended, particularly at weekends. For visitors seeking hot springs near Mondovi with medically accredited treatments, Lurisia is the primary option in the southern Piedmont pre-Alps.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Terme di Lurisia Suits
Terme di Lurisia suits visitors seeking medically recognised therapeutic treatments in a tranquil alpine setting, as well as those wanting a wellness day in the natural cave circuit. The facility is particularly well suited to families with children. The radioactive oligomineral water at Lurisia is especially effective for inhalation treatments that address chronic respiratory conditions, ear-nose-throat problems, otitis, tonsillitis, and childhood allergies. Italian NHS coverage means a full cycle of 24 inhalation treatments per year is available for eligible patients with a doctor's prescription, paying only the standard ticket charge.
Adults seeking the family hot springs near Mondovi experience at Lurisia will find the Antro delle Acque wellness circuit the most immersive option. The circuit combines a natural thermal steam cave, Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, hydromassage tub, and Kneipp path in a single session lasting two to three hours. Private couple packages are available. Standalone massage treatments of 25 or 50 minutes can be added to any wellness booking.
Wheelchair accessibility has not been confirmed for the facility. The natural cave environment and the early 1940s building fabric may present barriers; those with mobility requirements should contact the institute directly before visiting. Pets are welcome at Lurisia, which is unusual among Italian thermal institutes. The bar offers coffee, sandwiches, homemade cakes, and light meals throughout the day.
Safety & Etiquette
Terme di Lurisia Safety Tips
Terme di Lurisia is a fully staffed medical institution with specialist doctors and trained therapists present throughout opening hours. All therapeutic treatments are conducted under medical supervision. The thermal water is microbiologically pure and radioactive at a low level, a classification that refers to its natural radium and radon content with documented therapeutic properties. This is not a hazard concern under normal bathing and inhalation conditions, but pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions should consult their doctor before treatment.
The Antro delle Acque cave circuit involves progressive heat exposure. The entry zone at 25-28 degrees allows the body to acclimatise before the hotter sauna sections. Do not skip the acclimatisation zone. Alternate between heated sections and the cooler Kneipp path or relaxation room to avoid overheating. Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or blood pressure issues should discuss the cave circuit with facility staff before starting. Hydrate well before and during the session.
Inhalation and aerosol treatments are medical procedures; follow the prescribed treatment schedule and do not self-prescribe additional sessions beyond those authorised. Mud therapy should be discussed with the medical team, particularly for those with sensitive or reactive skin. The facility closes between December and February; the official website at termedilurisia.it publishes current opening dates. Advance booking for the Antro delle Acque circuit and massage treatments is strongly recommended at weekends and during school holiday periods when demand is highest.