Sun, Aug 2 Today
22° 13°
Wind 12 km/h
Precipitation 1 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Last review 8 months ago
Slopes
36 km Green
6.3 km 4 pistas
Blue
14.1 km 9 pistas
Red
12.5 km 8 pistas
Black
3.1 km 2 pistas
Season 2025/2026
December 6, 2025
April 20, 2026
Community Scores
Media 5 /5
Snow quality 5
Grooming 5
No queues 4
Information & Sources
Máxima 2415m
Mínima 1850m
Vertical drop
565 m
Desnivel
Ski Map
FORFAIT PASS
Precio/Día
Resort website 47.00€
Weather
7-day forecast
Forecast detailed → Week outlook Check the detailed forecast
Storm risk Up to 18 mm of precipitation
Mon, Aug 3
22° 12°
Wind 15 km/h
Precipitation 4 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Tue, Aug 4
20° 11°
Wind 11 km/h
Precipitation 2 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Wed, Aug 5
21° 12°
Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 0 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Thu, Aug 6
16° 9°
Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 13 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Fri, Aug 7
15° 9°
Wind 4 km/h
Precipitation 4 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Sat, Aug 8
10° 6°
Wind 7 km/h
Precipitation 18 mm
Snowfall 0 cm
Source: Open-Meteo
About the resort
🏔️ History
Famous since the 19th century for its thermal baths that attracted European high society, Cauterets is a historic jewel in the French Pyrenees. Its ski area in the Cirque du Lys was developed later and is renowned today for holding some of the deepest natural snowpacks in the entire mountain range due to a unique microclimate.
☀️ Best days
Any day immediately following a northern storm. The Cirque du Lys acts as a perfect funnel that catches and retains massive amounts of snow, guaranteeing unbeatable powder conditions throughout the winter.
🚫 Days to avoid
Whiteout storm days ("jour blanc"). Because the ski area sits in a treeless glacial cirque, visibility can drop to near zero during heavy snow or fog, making navigation on the slopes extremely disorienting.
💡 Community tip
The ski area base is not located in the village itself; you must take a spectacular gondola ride up to the slopes. Avoid the peak rush hour at the end of the day to skip the lines going back down! After skiing, soothing your muscles in the historic Les Bains du Rocher thermal spa is an absolute must.
Nearest Airports
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
LDE 50 min drive
Pau Pyrénées Airport
PUF 75 min drive
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
TLS 135 min drive
Train Stations
Lourdes
Direct transfer available 55 min drive transfer
🚗 Main access: From Tarbes/Lourdes, head south on the N21. Pass through Lourdes and follow the valley road (D821) to Pierrefitte-Nestalas. Here begins the final 10 km ascent via the winding D920 road, which snakes up through a narrow gorge to the picturesque town of Cauterets.
⚠️ Chains and parking: The D920 road can be prone to black ice. Winter tires or chains are strictly mandatory under the Loi Montagne (Nov 1st - Mar 31st). Once in town, park your car and get around on foot; to ski, you take the "Lys" gondola right from the town center up to the slopes.
Local Tips
💡 A Charming Town: Cauterets has a vibrant "après-ski" atmosphere due to its size as a proper town, its pedestrian center full of pastry shops (try the local "berlingots"!), and the "Les Bains du Rocher" thermal baths. It's a great base for a car-free holiday.
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