Resort Guide for Cauterets, France

Resort Profile

The resort of Cauteret is actually an historic Pyrenean spa town with a relatively new ski area located in a sunny bowl in the Cirque du Lys. Bareges and neighbouring La Mongie are part of the largest ski area in the Pyrenees and is also the second oldest ski area in France. Bareges is a slightly grey and innocuous spa village which retains a certain rustic charm. Prices, for France, remain very competitive and despite being a relatively small resort the skiing is good. With only 3 black runs though, it's going to be preferred by intermediate and the less adventurous skiers seeking picturesque woodland skiing. By contrast La Mongie, which is linked to Bareges by the lift system, is a purpose built modern resort set around two centres which are linked by common nursery slopes.

Resort Statistics

	Resort Height : 1400
	Top Station : 2500
	Bottom Station : 1400
	Vertical Descent : 1100
	Drag Lifts : 10
	Chair Lifts : 6
	Opens : Dec-April
	Expert Rating : 5
	Intermediate Rating : 6
	Beginner Rating : 8

Accomodation & Après Ski

Apres ski is mostly informal in hotels and bars. The are a couple of night clubs and several good restaurants.