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Le Lys – Cauterets Overview

Le Lys – Cauterets is a ski resort in the heart of the mountains, known not just for its ski facilities, but also for its restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view. Many visitors appreciate the quality of the food offered, with high praise given to dishes like the burgers and the sheep tartiflette. The menu is not extensive, which appears to guarantee a focus on the quality of each dish.

The restaurant operates in a cafeteria-like manner, and while some guests mentioned that the waiting time can be long during peak hours, others recalled being served in as quickly as 5 minutes. The fast service is appreciated by many, especially those looking to get back to their ski sessions swiftly. There is also mention of the restaurant’s cleanliness, including the restrooms, which is commendable considering its high-altitude location.

The journey to the restaurant is an adventure in itself, involving a cable car ride and a chair lift trip, making the resort very child-friendly. The sightseeing opportunities are ample, with marmottes and sheep often spotted from the chairlift ride. However, despite the positive feedback, some customers expressed disappointment with the lack of vegetarian options and flexibility in altering menu items.

In terms of ambiance, Le Lys – Cauterets offers a warm atmosphere and breathtaking views of the cirque from the terrace. The restaurant also serves hot chocolate and croissants, perfect for a quick warm-up during a day on the slopes. Despite a couple of negative reviews regarding staff behavior and payment issues, the restaurant at Le Lys – Cauterets is generally well-regarded for its quality food and stunning location.

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

801
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

25.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

9
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
62.0%
Intermediate
31.0%
Expert
7.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Le Lys – Cauterets

Where is Le Lys – Cauterets?

Le Lys – Cauterets is a ski resort in Hautes-Pyrénées, Occitanie, France, at coordinates 42.8800, -0.1600.

How many lifts does Le Lys – Cauterets have?

Le Lys – Cauterets has 9 lifts, serving 25 km of marked runs and 801 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Le Lys – Cauterets?

Le Lys – Cauterets has a peak elevation of 2,420 m, a base elevation of 1,725 m and a vertical drop of 695 m.

How is Le Lys – Cauterets rated?

ShredIndex rates Le Lys – Cauterets 63.3 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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801 ac

Skiable Terrain

25km

Total Run Distance

9total

Number of Lifts

2420m

Peak Elevation

695m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

550.2cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (108.1cm)
81.5cm
Nov
102.6cm
Dec
108.1cm
Jan
84.9cm
Feb
94.5cm
Mar
60.1cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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