Located 440 m above sea level, the spa resort of Léchère-les-Bains enjoys an exceptional environment. It is approved for three therapeutic orientations (Phlebology, Rheumatology, Gynecology), it offers 18-day courses and 6-day mini-cures whose effectiveness has been recognized by the scientific studies of CRULL (the University Research Center of La Léchère) located in the thermal area and led by Professor Patrick Carpentier, Head of the department of arterial diseases, venous, lymphatic and microcirculation at Grenoble University Hospital.
LÉCHÈRE-LES-BAINS THERMAL SPA, 120 YEARS OF THERMAL EXPERTISE IN RHEUMATOLOGY, PHLEBOLOGY, TREATMENT OF LYMPHOEDEMA AND GYNECOLOGY
Spa treatments of 3 weeks at La Léchère-les-Bains are recommended for phlebological (venous insufficiency, lymphatic insufficiency) and rheumatologic diseases (osteoarthritis in all its localizations, chronic synovial lesions, sequelae of osteoarticular trauma).
One of the particularities of La Léchère is to be able to associate the treatment of these various pathologies. The treatment with double orientation is recommended for the sake of efficiency and comprehensive care of the patient: it can treat two pathologies during a spa treatment to accelerate the return of well-being. It is prescribed by your general practitioner, or specialist, and is dispensed 6 days out of 7.
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THE THERMAL CURE
Cardiac, renal and hepatic insufficiency in the decompensation stage. Immunodepression related to dysimmune diseases and certain treatments (corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, biotherapies): take medical advice from your doctor and a spa doctor. Behavioral disorders and difficulties of adaptation to spa treatments. Very limited mobility Evolutionary cancer. Venous thrombosis (phlebitis) or open ulcer of the leg are not contraindications to the spa treatment of La Léchère; however, please inform your spa doctor when making an appointment.
