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Cauterets Ski Resort

Best for

BeginnersYesNon-skiersYes
IntermediatesYesAprès skiYes
ExpertsNoSummer skiingNo
SnowboardersYesSnow reliabilityYes
FamiliesYesEnvironmental awarenessNo
Introduction:

Cauterets ski resort offers a fantastic combination of historic Pyrenean spa resort with a relatively modern ski area and has a reputation for huge snowfalls.

Because of its long history as a predominantly summer destination, thanks to the renowned healing waters of Lourdes, Cauterets has a healthy year-round operation that is not reliant on the ski business. This means the resort has more character and a better selection of shops and restaurants than many well-known purpose-built French ‘ski stations', which exist only for the winter market.

Location:

Cauterets ski resort is located in the Cauterets Valley in the heart of the French Hautes-Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border and 7km (4.5 miles) from the Pyrenees National Park.

Website:
www.cauterets.com

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