Elevation
1,730m
Base
2,450m
Summit
720m
Vertical Drop
Trails
23
60 Hectares
Lifts
16
5 types
Snowfall
594cm
Annual Snowfall
97cm
Nov
76cm
Dec
171cm
Jan
170cm
Feb
109cm
Mar
84cm
Apr

Best known for

Cauterets

Where to Stay

Transportation

Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 05, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 19, 2026

Projected Days Open

141

Days Open Last Year

141

Years Open

61

Average Snowfall

594cm

Terrain

Beginners Runs
17%
Intermediate Runs
39%
Advanced Runs
35%
Expert Runs
9%
Runs in Total
23
Longest Run
7 km
Skiable Terrain
36 km
Snow Making
12 km

Lifts

16

Gondolas & Trams
2
High Speed Sixes
1
Quad Chairs
3
Triple Chairs
1
Surface Lifts
9

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Ludwig Pelletier

I've been coming to Cauterets for 42 years. I've spent many wonderful times here with my parents and family. I remember the lively evenings, the fits of laughter at the ice rink, and the nighttime walks. Cauterets has managed to grow while retaining its mountain village charm. No high-rise apartment blocks like in La Mongie. The Lys ski area is open to everyone. Expert skiers will probably find it boring because there aren't any really challenging runs, but they can enjoy a magnificent panorama on the ridge run. The major drawback of this resort is the après-ski scene. Let's be clear, it's boring. No lively bars, no activities or shows offered by the town (neither in summer nor winter). By 9:30 pm, there's practically no one left in the streets. The village is missing an opportunity to attract a younger clientele. It's quite simple: even in the summer, I no longer go hiking in Cauterets, despite the magnificent scenery. I prefer to go to Laruns, for example, which regularly offers concerts and entertainment in the evenings.

Nearby:

Copyright © 1995-2025 Mountain News LLC. All rights reserved.