Peak Elevation
2,415 m
7,924 ft
Vertical Drop
685 m
2,248 ft
Skiable Area
700 ha
1,729.7 ac
Avg Snowfall
597 cm
235 in
Lifts
11
About
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys is a ski area in the French Pyrenees (Hautes-Pyrenees), reached by gondola from the spa town of Cauterets. The terrain spans 1,730 to 2,415 meters, with 36 kilometers of piste served by 11 lifts. It is a high, snowy enclosed cirque, accessed without driving above the village.
Terrain
Difficulty Breakdown
Local symbols shown first, North American second
Lifts & Conditions
Amenities
Operated by N'Py (Nouvelles Pyrénées)
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Cauterets - Cirque du Lys have?
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys has 11 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 15,000 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Cauterets - Cirque du Lys?
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys has a vertical drop of 2,248 feet (685 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Cauterets - Cirque du Lys?
The summit of Cauterets - Cirque du Lys sits at 7,924 feet (2,415 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Cauterets - Cirque du Lys have?
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys has 24 marked trails, totaling roughly 22.4 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Cauterets - Cirque du Lys?
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys covers 1,729.7 acres (700 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Cauterets - Cirque du Lys offer night skiing?
No, Cauterets - Cirque du Lys does not offer night skiing.
Does Cauterets - Cirque du Lys have snowmaking?
Yes, Cauterets - Cirque du Lys has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Cauterets - Cirque du Lys get each year?
Cauterets - Cirque du Lys averages around 235 inches (597 cm) of snowfall per season.
