Cairngorm Overview

SCOTLAND / CAIRNGORM

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Nearby:

LechtGlenshee
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Elevation
537m
Base
1,097m
Summit
560m
Vertical Drop
Lifts
11
2 types
Snowfall
22cm
Annual Snowfall
2.4cm
Dec
7cm
Jan
6cm
Feb
2.4cm
Mar
10cm
Apr
May

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Cairngorm
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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Dec 19, 2025

Projected closing date

Apr 06, 2026

Years Open

76

Average Snowfall

22cm

Terrain

Runs in Total
35
Longest Run
3 km
Skiable Terrain
30 km

Lifts

11

Gondolas & Trams
1
Surface Lifts
10

Inside Scoop

Reviews

Paul Welsh

After only ever skiing in europe I was looking forward to a family break in Aviemore in Jan 2022, to say I was a little disappointed is an understatement, after snowfall the day before we landed all was looking good until we got there. 1st day we attempted to drive up and see the setup but was unable due to road closure, OK a little sledging and keeping the kids occupied. 2nd day found we couldn't get lift passes (sold out for the rest of holiday) drove up to see what the ski centre offered to be hugely disappointed, 1 button lift in use only with only the beginner slopes accesible by lift which was quite laughable. To sum up the Aviemore experience, lovely place with great weather and a resort which could be great, if you want to go skiing don't bother wasting your time and go to Europe!

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Lecht
Looking across from the Cairnwell ski runs at the Glenshee Ski Centre with the buildings of the complex visible across to Sunnyside, northeast of the Spittal of Glenshee, Aberdeenshire. PIC: P.TOMKINS/VisitScotland/SCOTTISH VIEWPOINT
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