Ski the Cirque du Lys plateau by day, soak in the Belle Époque thermal baths by evening. Cauterets is the gateway to the Pyrenees National Park, a spa town that wears its nineteenth-century grandeur lightly.
Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.
A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Excellent · 307 reviews
One of the highest-rated places to stay in Cauterets, with guests singling out the service and comfort.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 307 reviews). It sits about 600 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Cauterets, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Good · 993 reviews
A long-standing favourite in Cauterets, trusted by thousands of guests before you.
Great · 428 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Cauterets.
Excellent · 196 reviews
Strong value for Cauterets, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
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The slopes lie on the Cirque du Lys plateau, reached from town by gondola. Real ski-in/ski-out is restricted to a couple of high-altitude addresses.
Cauterets is a graceful Belle Époque spa town in a deep valley, with the ski area sitting on the Cirque du Lys plateau a gondola ride above. It is compact and uncrowded, ideal for families who want to mix a few easy ski days with hot springs, walks and a real town to come home to.
Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.
Cauterets offers 36 km of pistes across 14 lifts, from 1,850 m to 2,415 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.
The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 80/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.
The slopes lie on the Cirque du Lys plateau, reached from town by gondola. Real ski-in/ski-out is restricted to a couple of high-altitude addresses.
Cauterets has 36 km of marked pistes served by 14 lifts, between 1,850 m and 2,415 m of altitude.
Cauterets counts about 23 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.
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French Pyrenees
French Pyrenees
French Pyrenees
French Pyrenees