Cauterets Ski Resort Guide
Cauterets, France
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 35km22 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,500m8,202ft |
| Resort Height | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Nearest Airports | Lourdes and Pau |
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Cauterets
The ski area of Cauterets is in the French Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,750m5,741ft, with 35km22 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Cauterets has direct access to 35km22 miles of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 21 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,750m5,741ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,500m8,202ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Cauterets offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Cauterets offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Cauterets.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Cauterets is 6km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cauterets?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 19 December, with around 43cm17in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,329m4,360ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Cauterets Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 9 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 5 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 35km22 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 36km22 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Cauterets Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,500m8,202ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Cauterets) | 1,750m5,741ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,300m4,265ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,200m3,937ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Cauterets
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Cauterets Ski Schools and Cauterets Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Cauterets?
This ski resort is in the French Pyrenees in Argelès-Gazost, Hautes-Pyrénées.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cauterets is Lourdes, 46 minutes drive away.
Pau, Biarritz, Toulouse, San Sebastián and Carcassonne airports are all within three hours drive.
Lourdes is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 11 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Cauterets open?
Opened (since 6 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
