How do I get to Cauterets?

By train : From Toulouse : TER/Intercité Toulouse Matabiau – Lourdes From Bordeaux : TGV Bordeaux St Jean – Lourdes From Paris : TGV Montparnasse – Lourdes Arrive at Lourdes SNCF station, then take the bus to Cauterets. By car : Coming from Toulouse / Pau / Biarritz : take the A64 motorway, then exit (exit 12 Tarbes Ouest) towards Lourdes, to join Pierrefitte-Nestalas D821-D913 then Cauterets D920. Coming from Bordeaux / Paris / Nantes : take the A62 motorway, then exit (A65/E7) towards Pau – Tarbes, exit (A64/E80) towards Tarbes – Toulouse A64, exit (12 Tarbes Ouest) towards Lourdes, to join Pierrefitte-Nestalas D821-D913 then Cauterets D920. To get to the Pont d’Espagne (in summer), drive through the village of Cauterets along the D920 and follow the signs. The Puntas car park, at the entrance to the Pont d’Espagne, is 7km after the village. By air : Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport 41 km away Pau-Pyrénées airport 60 km away Toulouse airport 207 km away

Where can you hire your equipment?

In Cauterets : Bernard Sports-Tifs – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 06 23 – www.bernardsports-tifs.com Azimut Sport – Cauterets Tel: 06 47 17 15 92 – www.azimut-sport.com Starski – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 55 99 – www.starski-cauterets.com No Limit’s snow shop – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 00 61 Au Trappeur Pyrénéen – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 52 54 Ekosport Rent Pyrandoski – Cauterets Tel: 07 68 81 29 02 Sport Evasion – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 83 62; 06 20 68 87 63 Sport Sport 2000 L’atelier du ski – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 42 60 99 ; 07 68 81 29 02 2000 Côté ski – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 45 48 06; 07 68 81 29 02 Sport 2000 Aigle Ski – Cauterets Tel: 05 62 92 00 73

The elegant

Cauterets

Cauterets, a ski resort nestling in the heart of the Pyrenees, has something for everyone. Here, you can ride in one of the most sought-after snowparks in the Pyrenees, start skiing on one of Europe’s largest conveyor belts, or perfect your skiing skills while enjoying the resort’sfriendly atmosphere. The former Pyrenean capital of high society for its thermal baths, Cauterets invites you to end the day in style in its hot baths at the balneo centre. Book your stay in Cauterets now for your next winter holiday.

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Discover the resort

Its thermal springs made it the Pyrenean capital of high society in the 19th century, and its magnificent natural surroundings the Mecca of Pyrenean tourism! From its dazzling history, Cauterets has preserved some of the most refined and original architecture in the Pyrenees, as well as an incomparable atmosphere. People choose Cauterets as much for the elegance and ambience of its village as for the quality of its snow cover.

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A family ski break in the heart of the village of Cauterets
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Office de Tourisme de Cauterets

Belle Epoque atmospherecharm and reverie

In the village, people linger on the heated terraces, children twirl around on the enchanted merry-go-round or the ice rink, stroll through the streets, along the main boulevards, in front of the elegant facades of the buildings… And under the gaze of the caryatids, you can capture the soul of this romantic city, once home to Alfred de Vigny, Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert and François-René de Chateaubriand.

Start with peace of mindlearning as a family

The heart of the village of Cauterets is linked to the Cirque du Lys ski area by a cable car. The area is renowned for its record snowfall in the Pyrenees, but also for its beginners’ area. Its 360-metre covered conveyor belt is one of the biggest in Europe. There’s plenty to learn and plenty of fun for all the family, with the option of tobogganing on a dedicated run.

Kingdom of freestyleaccessible and scalable

The Cauterets Park is one of the most sought-after snowparks in the Pyrenees for fans of jumps and tricks. It’s a real playground, with lots of banked turns, whoops of all sizes and fun freestyle modules. DJs provide regular entertainment during the holidays and at weekends.

“Little Canada

A jewel case of wild nature

The other jewel in Cauterets’ crown is seven kilometres away, at the Pont d’Espagne. A majestic site, in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park, surrounded by prestigious peaks, including the highest summit in the French Pyrenees, the Vignemale. This area, which has been nicknamed “Little Canada”, opens onto the Marcadau and Gaube valleys. With its pine forests, it complements the Cirque du Lys ski area.

Here you can enjoy cross-country skiing and tobogganing, as well as downhill skiing via the Gaube chairlift. Gaube is an evocative name, recalling the famous vertical corridor of ice and snow leading to the summit of the Vignemale.

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Snow activities at Pont d'Espagne, Cauterets
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Office de Tourisme de Cauterets

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Relaxing at the Bains du Rocher after skiing in Cauterets
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David Courriades Office de Tourisme de Cauterets

domain

The ski area

A multifaceted domain

Alpine domain
Nordic Area

38 kmof tracks

34 runs in total: 2 green, 8 blue, 8 red and 2 black

11 liftsmechanical

4 chairlifts (1 detachable), 3 surface lifts, 3 conveyor belts, 1 gondola lift

3 spacesvarious

1 snowpark, 2 beginners’ areas

To relax

1 balneotherapy centre

3 locationsto enjoy

1 restaurant and 1 bar at the foot of the pistes, 1 snack bar at altitude

6 circuitsNordic skiing

36.5 km of pistes

2 trailssignposted

Maintained for pedestrians
and snowshoes

4 tracksdownhill skiing

2 green, 1 blue and 1 red
with 1 chairlift and 2 drag lifts

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activities

Activities to discover

In Cauterets, you won’t want to miss any of the year’s not-to-be-missed events that give the resort its rhythm and excitement. Take advantage of the many activities on the snow, from the new to the classics.

After the effort...Les Bains du Rocher

If you like to be pampered after a day on the slopes, there’s nothing better than a dip in the natural 35°C sulphurous waters of the Cauterets Balneo area. As well as its range of treatments, the site offers a steam room and sauna, a gym and a relaxing area.

Must-see eventsTailor-made events

Celebrating New Year’s Eve on the Place des Œufs in Cauterets is a tradition that brings thousands of people together every year in a festive atmosphere under the stars.

New at the Pont d'EspagneNordic Pumptrack

The Pont d’Espagne is a must for fans of Nordic escapism, and continues to evolve to offer optimal conditions for sports enthusiasts. This season, a new cross-country course has been laid out on the plateau du Clot: a loop with banked bends and whoops for unprecedented cross-country skiing sensations.

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Mountain adventures

The mountain under the stars

With over 36 kilometres of pistes, the Pont d’Espagne is a renowned spot in the Pyrenees for Nordic skiing, gliding between fir trees and frozen lakes. Snowshoe enthusiasts can also venture out on its snowy trails to the Wallon Marcadau refuge, located at the confluence of 4 valleys, the ideal base camp for hiking.

Mountain guides offer night-time excursions, including Joël Casteran, who believes that “the strong point of Cauterets is that it has sumptuous valleys that are very accessible”. Taking to the snowy paths on snowshoes at night allows you to appreciate the wild beauty of the area. You can walk under a starry sky, admire the icefalls and enjoy a garbure in the warmth of the Chalet du Clot. The bravest can even choose to spend the evening or night under an igloo.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Cauterets?
By train :
- From Toulouse: TER/Intercité Toulouse Matabiau – Lourdes
- From Bordeaux: TGV Bordeaux St Jean – Lourdes
- From Paris: TGV Montparnasse – Lourdes
Arrive at Lourdes SNCF station, then take the bus to Cauterets.
By car :
- Coming from Toulouse / Pau / Biarritz : take the A64 motorway, then exit (exit 12 Tarbes Ouest) towards Lourdes, to join Pierrefitte-Nestalas D821-D913 then Cauterets D920.
- Coming from Bordeaux / Paris / Nantes: take the A62 motorway, then exit (A65/E7) towards Pau – Tarbes, exit (A64/E80) towards Tarbes – Toulouse A64, exit (12 Tarbes Ouest) towards Lourdes, to join Pierrefitte-Nestalas D821-D913 then Cauterets D920.
To get to the Pont d’Espagne (in summer), drive through the village of Cauterets along the D920 and follow the signs. The Puntas car park, at the entrance to the Pont d’Espagne, is 7km after the village.
By air :
- Tarbes Lourdes Pyrénées airport 41 km away
- Pau-Pyrénées airport 60 km away
- Toulouse airport 207 km away
Where can you hire your equipment?
In Cauterets :
Bernard Sports-Tifs – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 06 23 – www.bernardsports-tifs.com
Azimut Sport – Cauterets
Tel: 06 47 17 15 92 – www.azimut-sport.com
Starski – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 55 99 – www.starski-cauterets.com
No Limit’s snow shop – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 00 61
Au Trappeur Pyrénéen – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 52 54
Ekosport Rent Pyrandoski – Cauterets
Tel: 07 68 81 29 02
Sport Evasion – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 83 62; 06 20 68 87 63
Sport Sport 2000 L’atelier du ski – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 42 60 99 ; 07 68 81 29 02
2000 Côté ski – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 45 48 06; 07 68 81 29 02
Sport 2000 Aigle Ski – Cauterets
Tel: 05 62 92 00 73

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