Cairngorm Mountain Ski Resort Guide
Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,245m |
| Resort Height | 537m |
| Nearest Airports | Inverness and Aberdeen |
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Cairngorm Mountain
The ski area of Cairngorm Mountain is at an altitude of 537m.
Summary
Cairngorm Mountain has direct access to 23 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Cairngorm Mountain offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Cairngorm Mountain.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Cairngorm Mountain is 3km long and the most difficult run is the 'Coire na Ciste Gully'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Cairngorm Mountain?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 23 November.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 7 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 11 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 60km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 12 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,245m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 537m |
| Resort Altitude (Cairngorm Mountain) | 537m |
| Max Vertical | 708m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NW
Cairngorm Mountain has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Cairngorm Mountain
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Cairngorm Mountain Ski Schools and Cairngorm Mountain Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Cairngorm Mountain?
This ski resort is in Highland, Scotland, Scotland.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Cairngorm Mountain is Inverness, 76 minutes drive away.
Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Cairngorm Mountain open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Fully weather dependent - sometimes opens in November), and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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