What this moment offers
Less tension, a sense of release and time away from everyday concerns. Massage may provide temporary comfort; your feedback guides the pressure and focus areas. Experiences vary from person to person.


LE SPA LE MONT ANIS · LE PUY-EN-VELAY
Your body, your emotional state and how you feel today: we take time to listen. You choose the duration; together we shape the movements, pressure and pace.
Not sure where to begin? A few questions can help you choose your treatment and home ritual.
Find my ritual| Bespoke massage15 min | 45 € |
| Bespoke massage30 min | 85 € |
| Bespoke massage45 min | 105 € |
| Bespoke massage1 h | 125 € |
| Bespoke massage1 h 15 | 145 € |
| Bespoke massage1 h 30 | 170 € |
Prices per person.
Altearah · Body treatments
Each Altearah colour is a guide to a different essential oil blend and scent. For exfoliation, body wraps and bespoke massage, choose a colour below to discover its character. At the spa, we invite you to smell the blends: your preferences help us personalise your treatment.
Smelling is already a sensory experience: a familiar scent can bring back a memory or an emotion. During our body treatments, this discovery helps us understand what feels pleasant to you today. We combine it with your wishes for touch, pressure and comfort.
The colour suggests an emotional intention; the scent helps you explore it. There is no right answer and no need to decide online: we guide you at the spa.
Scent molecules stimulate receptors in the nose, which send signals to the brain. Smell is connected with systems involved in memory and emotion. Our response depends on our experiences and preferences: the same scent does not feel the same to everyone.
Plants have a long place in the history of care. Kew researchers study plant-based remedies recorded in Byzantine pharmacy texts, from late antiquity to the Middle Ages. This heritage tells a history of knowledge; it does not establish the effectiveness of today’s essential oil blends.
Here, we seek sensory pleasure, comfort and relaxation. Colour names such as “Repair” or “Energy” are Altearah’s emotional themes, not medical outcomes. Effects on mood and physical health cannot be guaranteed for each blend.
NIDCD · How smell works · Research on smell and emotion · Kew · Historical pharmacy · NCCIH · Aromatherapy research

05 / 14 · Turquoise
Your emotional intentionA wish to slow down and release everyday pressure.
Rich floral notes inviting you to slow down and unwind.
Featured essential oilYlang-ylang
Colour and emotion associations by Altearah. Follow your curiosity; we will guide your scent choice at the spa.
Less tension, a sense of release and time away from everyday concerns. Massage may provide temporary comfort; your feedback guides the pressure and focus areas. Experiences vary from person to person.
A conversation before your treatment guides the techniques, focus areas and pace. From flowing strokes to more focused work, each session is tailored to you.
Choose 15 minutes for one focused area, 30 or 45 minutes for one or two areas, or 1 h for a full-body massage. The 75- and 90-minute sessions allow more time and include a foot bath ritual.
The 15-minute massage can be suitable for children aged 4 and over. A 30-minute session can also be adapted: please contact us before booking.
From the second trimester, enjoy an adapted massage using an oil without essential oils. Please mention your pregnancy when booking so we can prepare your relaxing moment together.
Before your visit
Your first visit or a familiar ritual: we are here to help you make it your own.
Speak with our teamA visit to Le Mont Anis can become part of your stay in the Velay. Tell us your dates and the time you have; we can help you choose a treatment and organise your visit.
Our treatments can be enjoyed as a duo, except for the four-handed signature massage: both therapists care for one guest. Tell us when booking so that we can arrange your time together.
We begin with a conversation about your physical needs, how you feel and your preferences. On the day, we refine the details with you, from the music to the warmth of the treatment table or massage oil.
A robe, slippers, towel and disposable underwear are provided, together with a secure locker. For the sensory spa, bring a swimsuit of any style: the space is private. Bringing or using your own black soap for exfoliation in the hammam is not permitted.
After your treatment, take time to return gently to your day in the panoramic lounge. A drink is offered, with space to share your impressions and receive advice. Breakfast, brunch and other treats can be arranged in advance at an additional charge.
Our team can help you choose your treatment and arrange your visit.
The Mont Anis journal
Treatments and discoveries in the Velay. Articles in French.