Cauterets Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Lourdes
• Resort Altitude (metres): 1750m
• Ski Season: December to April
• Mountain Range: The Pyrenees
• Number of Lifts: 21
• Highest Lift (metres): 2500m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 1300m
• Number of Slopes: 25
• Snowboarding: There is a park with half pipes, and there is boarding on all pistes.
• Cross Country (km): 36km

Cauterets Ski Information

General information

The village is well known for the healing waters of the hot springs, which contain sulphur and silicate of soda and are known to clear up skin diseases amongst other sicknesses. There are nine places in town to bathe. Cauterets is also a good base for excursions to the magnificent peaks, the highest being Vignemale (10,820 ft.) Lourdes is only 30 km away and is a great day away from the slopes to see the well known Cathedral, Castle and the legends that surround the miracles that supposedly occurred here.

• Languages: French
• Temperatures: 5c
• Driving: Right hand side
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies - 112
• Population: 1500
• Religion: 90% Catholic
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Apres-ski

Considering the size of the village there is a surprising amount of nightlife. With some very good restaurants and bars. La Bodega in the rue de la Raillere serves excellent food at a reasonable price Most of the hotels have their own bars and there are a couple of night clubs for the energetic.

Overview

Cauterets is smaller than Bareges and is closer to Lourdes (28km) and do not have a great area of marked pistes and are mainly for the beginner and semi skilled. The town is situated below the slopes and in the season queues can build up, but it's a warm small place and good for making friends.

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