Cairngorm Overview

Cairngorm

Projected Opening
Dec 18
Projected Closing
May 02
Lifts
11
Trails
35
Base
537m
Summit
1,097m
Vertical Drop
560m
Average Snowfall
22cm
Snowfall
22cm
Annual Snowfall
  • Dec2.4cm
  • Jan7cm
  • Feb6cm
  • Mar2.4cm
  • Apr8cm
  • May

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Cairngorm

The Cairngorm Mountain ski area is Scotland’s ultimate winter playground for families, adrenaline junkies, eager first timers and everyone in between. The resort boasts 30km of pisted runs, 13 surface lifts, freestyle terrain and on-site equipment rental. Located just 11 miles from picturesque Aviemore, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, a visit to this spectacular mountain resort is definitely one for the bucket-list!

Cairngorm Mountain has been offering snowsports for over 60 years. The wide range of terrain and stunning landscape make it one of Scotland’s favourite mountain destinations. Enjoy spectacular views from the slopes down to Loch Morlich.

The Cairngorm ski area is suitable for all abilities from beginners to experts. The snowsure beginners area has gentle slopes ad conveyor uplifts, while the long winding blues in the lower Coire Cas offer relaxing pistes and spectacular views. Intermediates and experts alike will feel right at home on our classic red and technical black runs.

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Important Dates

  • Projected opening date
    Dec 18, 2026
  • Projected closing date
    May 02, 2027
  • 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
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 unabl…
Paul Welsh
Jan 07, 2022