The Ski Resort
Cauterets County is located in the Départment Hautes – Pyrénées. The Pyrenees although not the highest mountain range to be found in France is a wonderful winter vacation destination off the beaten track! The large variety of different activities makes sure there is something for every winter-athlete’s fancy! A total of six lift facilities take the winter athletes up and around the 21 versatile trails.
Cross country skiers have an abundance of cross country ski runs at their disposal and snowboarders can test their skills in the terrain park on a variety of obstacles.
Family friendliness is spelled in capital letters in Cauterets. Even the youngest visitors can safely venture onto the slopes. The different toboggan trails are definitely a family fun factor.
The region profits of its extraordinary untouched nature guaranteeing recreation and peace for all visitors.
No matter whether you seek peace and quiet in the great outdoors or whether you are looking for an active winter holiday, Cauterets provides for all fancies!
Interesting facts
- It is among the 3 most family-friendly ski Resorts in the Pyrenees.
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 720 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in France is 1,077 m. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 2,450 m.
- The day pass at Cauterets is €43 making it one of the 5 cheapest ski Resorts in the Pyrenees.
- Average snow depth during the season is 173 cm at summit elevation and 109 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during March, offering an average snow depth of 217 cm at summit elevation and 144 cm at the base.