Cairngorm ski resort is located in the Scottish Highlands, near the town of Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. The ski area sits on the slopes of Cairn Gorm mountain, one of the highest peaks in Scotland, reaching an elevation of 1.245m. The Cairngorm ski area is one of Scotland's top destinations for skiing and snowboarding.
Cairngorm ski resort
Cairngorm ski resort has approximately 30 kilometers of marked pistes. The resort has a mix of lifts, including the funicular railway, T-bar lifts, and chairlifts, providing efficient access to various parts of the mountain. The Cairngorm Funicular Railway is a unique feature, transporting visitors to a high-altitude station with views across the National Park
While it is best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers, Cairngorm also provides a selection of runs for beginners: there are two main beginner areas: the Daylodge Poma and the Sheiling area. Once you’re comfortable on these slopes, there are more challenging green runs to try, like the Fiacaill Ridge and the Car Park Tow run.
The M2 and Traverse runs in the Northern Corries area are perfect for intermediate skiers, offering a mix of wide, cruising slopes and more challenging sections. For a unique experience, intermediate skiers should try the White Lady run, a famous red run that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
With 22% of its runs being black, there is a wealth of challenging terrain to explore. The East Wall of Coire an t-Sneachda is a must-try for advanced skiers, with its steep incline and challenging moguls. For a real thrill, try the West Wall in Coire na Ciste, known for its steep, ungroomed terrain.
The East Wall of Coire an t-Sneachda and the West Wall in Coire na Ciste are popular off-piste routes.
For non-skiers, the end of the journey offers a chance to visit Scotland's highest restaurant, shop, mountain exhibition and viewing terrace or go outside to watch ski-ing before returning to the base station by the train.
Freestyle Terrain
The Lower Snow Zone - Located at the bottom of the mountain adjacent to the Day Lodge, the lower snow zone has features perfect for beginners looking to find their freestyle feet.
The Cas Shred park is situated in the middle of the mountain to the skiers left of the main Coire Cas run, full of jumps and rail features for all abilities.
The Ptarmigan Park - Later in the season when the snow cover recedes from the lower mountain the Ptarmigan bowl can become home to some of the best parks ever seen at Cairngorm Mountain, with both massive jumps and technical rails, there is always some epic sessions going down.