Cauterets at a glance
- Ideal for
- Spring skiers: the ski area closes on 18 April
- Riders: snowpark, boardercross and fun line at the Lys
- Car-free: TGV to Lourdes, then liO coach 965
- Less suitable if
- If you want a big ski area: 36 km of runs
- If you want to rent at the foot of the slopes: everything is in the village
- If you hate queuing: a single access gondola
Weather, snow and webcams in Cauterets
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Cauterets
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in Cauterets besides skiing
Cauterets piste map and ski area
Beginners: beginner area at the gondola arrival (3 magic carpets, 2 snow gardens), lift pass from €20
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Cauterets lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Cauterets · 1 day | €46 | €41 |
| Cauterets · afternoon | €41 | €41 |
| Cauterets · 3 days | €138 | €123 |
| Cauterets · 6 days | €276 | €246 |
2026-2027 prices · child 5-17 · €5 for ages 0 to 4, €13 for over-75s · afternoon from 1pm, single rate · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Cauterets
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Cauterets, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Nothing to rent on the ski area: 10 rental shops in the village, including Starski and Roc Trail
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 6 afternoons | from €165 |
| Children's group lessons, 5 or 6 mornings | from €165 |
| Club Piou-Piou, 6 one-hour lessons | from €115 |
| One-hour private lesson (ESP) | €55 |
Club Piou-Piou from age 3 in the Lys snow garden; mini-club for ages 3 to 12 · Book lessons before you arrive; lift pass not included.
When to ski in Cauterets
Best time: January to March
Getting to Cauterets
On site
Place Foch, 65110 Cauterets
Where to eat and unwind in Cauterets
Le Grum, facing the snowpark: music and deckchairs · in the village, the south-facing terrace of the Ski Bar
Restaurants in the resort
Garbure and cassoulet, valley view, menus €32 to €38
📍 Route du CambasquePizzas and galettes, dish of the day €16 to €18
📍 Esplanade des ŒufsRaclettes and fondues, Bigorre black pork; book ahead
📍 Av. du Général-LeclercFamily crêperie, Breton recipes, local produce
📍 Rue RichelieuFrom breakfast to dinner, dish of the day €17
📍 Av. du Mamelon-VertMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
25 m pool, paddling pool, water slide, esplanade des Œufs
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Frequently asked questions
When does Cauterets open?
The Cirque du Lys has a pre-opening from 27 to 29 November 2026, then opens 7 days a week from 4 December until 18 April 2027. The Pont d'Espagne opens from 19 December to 21 March.
How much is a lift pass in Cauterets?
A day costs €46 for an adult and €41 for a child aged 5 to 17 at the 2026-2027 public rate; a 6-day pass costs €276 and €246. The baby pass (ages 0-4) is €5.
How many kilometres of runs are there in Cauterets?
36 km at the Cirque du Lys, between 1,800 and 2,400 m, with 20 runs according to the tourist office and 11 lifts according to the operator N'PY.
How do you get up to the Cirque du Lys?
By the Lys gondola from the village: about 12 minutes. The tourist office advises arriving an hour before a lesson at busy times.
How do you get to Cauterets without a car?
By TGV to Lourdes (about 5h30 from Paris-Montparnasse), then the liO 965 coach to Cauterets, about 45 minutes for €2.
Where can you rent skis in Cauterets?
In the village: there are no rental shops on the Lys ski area or at the Pont d'Espagne. The tourist office lists 10 partner shops, most of which offer online booking.
Sources and method
Resort profile: cauterets.com, n-py.com, wikidata.org, fr.wikipedia.org
Lift passes: n-py.com
Accommodation: data.classement.atout-france.fr, cauterets.com
Ski area: n-py.com
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, cauterets.com
Getting there: cauterets.com, n-py.com
Restaurants and activities: cauterets.com, n-py.com
Webcams and reports: n-py.com
Comparison: n-py.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: Météo-France, automatic stations (Open Licence 2.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: TheVaylou, CC0, Wikimedia Commons · KKO, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Comki, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Sotos, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Van Der Meulen, CC0, Wikimedia Commons.
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