Winter at Cairngorm Mountain

Cairngorm Mountain has been offering snowsports for over 50 years. We offer 30km of ski runs, 11 lifts, a fully maintained freestyle park. The snowsports season typically runs from December through until April, but this varies from year to year depending on weather. Located just 11 miles from picturesque Aviemore and just one hour from Inverness, this spectacular mountain adventure is definitely one for the bucket-list.

Please note the funicular is presently not operating, however there are 11 surface ski tows – click here to see those currently in operation.  

From Beginners to Experts

Experts and intermediates alike will feel right at home on our classic black and red runs, whilst beginners will love the snow sure ‘top basin’ area which provide long green beginner runs perfect for building your skills and confidence! There’s nothing quite like the first time tackling Cairngorm from the top to base and getting that accomplished feeling.

Unforgettable Snowsports

Offering unforgettable Snowsports for over 50 years, Cairngorm Mountain boasts the ultimate playground for adrenaline junkies, eager first timers and everyone in between. With 30km of pisted runs, 11 lifts, a freestyle park and on-site equipment hire, we truly offer something for all.

Anyone who has ever stood outside the Ptarmigan Top Station during the peak winter season has experienced it. The spectacular panoramas of the wider Cairngorms National Park, Loch Morlich glistening in the valley below, the shimmering runs and the crisp mountain air – they bring perspective to the rest of life’s hustle and bustle and in that moment you are truly connected to the great outdoors. Snow-sports enthusiasts, first-timers and day visitors are drawn here time after time to take advantage of the endless outdoor activities and the atmosphere of this truly unique resort – all set in the heart of Scotland’s highlands.

Discover Snowsports

Piste Map

Discover the runs, lifts and tows here at Cairngorm Mountain, to plan your day on the slopes in advance.

View Piste Map

First Time Guide

Here are our top tips for Snowsports First-Timers visiting Cairngorm!

First Time Guide