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Cairngorm Mountain ski resort in the Scottish Highlands offers 32 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding at elevations of 640 to 1,230 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Cairngorm Mountain, United Kingdom
★★★★★3.0out of 5
1,230 м
top
590 м
Vertical drop
640 м
base
Total slopes
32 км
Lifts
13
Vertical drop
590 м
Longest run
3.3 км
Adult ski pass
€ 46 / day
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 32 km total
Easy24 км · 75 %
Intermediate6 км · 19 %
Difficult2 км · 6 %
Longest run: Valley run - 3.3 км, vertical drop 518 м.
Ski pass prices
Adults
39 £
46
Children
24 £
28
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

CairnGorm Mountain is a favourite destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Scotland! Located in the heart of Cairngorm National Park, the ski resort has more than 30 km of pistes and also boasts phenomenal panoramic views from an elevation of more than 1,066 m. With 35 different pistes in the ski area, every skier will find something to suit them. Everything you could need for a perfect day is here. You can visit the equipment rental centre, where our friendly staff will be ready to provide everything you need for a fun day, or drop into The Snow School if you would like to take skiing lessons.

All the pistes at the resort are wide and varied. They can be reached using 11 lifts, including the UK's highest funicular railway. The funicular railway is available both to winter sports enthusiasts and to those who simply want to enjoy a meal in Scotland's highest restaurant and visit our shops. In addition to the pistes themselves, there is a wide range of freestyle areas scattered throughout the ski area. Skiers and snowboarders can test their skills at Shieling Shred or in the freestyle park.

Worth knowing

The resort has 2 snow cannons for artificial snowmaking.

There is a valley run from the pistes.

Longest piste

Length 3.3 km · Vertical drop 518 m

Snowparks

Resort snowpark: includes a beginner line. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Cairngorm Mountain ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
13 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Funiculars
  • 9T-bars and platters
  • 1Rope tows
  • 2Magic carpets
Lifts in total
13
Capacity
11,700people/hour
Total lift length
9.3км
Newest lift: Sheiling Platter, 2015 г.Longest lift: Cairngorm Funicular, 1,970 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Phone
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Coordinates
57.13399, -3.67104
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 16:00
Typical season
Mid-December - mid-April
Season
5 December 2026 - 4 April 2027
Cairngorm Mountain

Mid · 935 м

Updated at 05:38

+6°Cloudyfeels like +4°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind7 km/hMET
Snow line1 850 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Cairngorm Mountain

Snowiest month:April- 8,4 cm
7,3Jan1 days
6,3Feb1 days
2,4Mar
8,4Apr2 days
2,4Dec1 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Aviemore/​An Aghaidh Mhòr17 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a lift pass cost at Cairngorm Mountain?
A day pass costs €46, or £39 in the local currency. A children's day pass costs €28.
Is Cairngorm Mountain suitable for beginners?
Yes, the resort is suitable for beginners: 24 of its 32 km of pistes are easy. For comparison, there are 6 km of intermediate pistes and 2 km of difficult pistes.
What are the opening hours for the lifts at Cairngorm Mountain?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 16:00. The resort lists Cairngorm Funicular, Coire Na Ciste T-Bar, Ptarmigan T-Bar, Car Park T-Bar, Coire Cas T-Bar and Polar Express Poma.

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