Cairngorm Overview

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Cairngorm

Cairngorm is Scotland's best-known ski area with a reputation as one of the most beautiful and challenging ski destinations in the UK. Cairngorm is also home to Scotland's only funicular railway which takes passengers up to the country's highest restaurant, shop, mountain exhibition and viewing terrace. There are 12 lifts, including the funicular train, serving the seven green runs, six blue, eight red and one black. The longest run stretches two miles. There is also a snowpark for freestyle fans and a sledging park for families. Cairngorm is 10 miles east of the lively village of Aviemore, just off the main A9 route between Perth and Inverness. It can be reached by train from most parts of the UK, including an overnight sleeper train from London, or by flying to Inverness.

Elevation

Summit

3599ft
Vertical Drop

1837ft
Base

1761ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

31%

Intermediate Runs

29%

Advanced Runs

31%

Expert Runs

Runs

19 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

2 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 11
Gondolas & Trams: 1
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 10

Tourist Office

PH22 1PP

Scotland

Phone: 44 1479 810930

info@cairngormmountain.org

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/24/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/30/2013

Years Open: 13

Cairngorm Reviews

by scapa99 7th December 2010
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Good skiing - queues terrible

Pros: Funicular Railway, Long Runs
Cons: Large Queues, Visibility unpredictable
by Sal Black 18th December 2008
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 2
- Nightlife 4
Have a great time at CairnGorm

Pros: Great atmosphere, nice people, skiing can be anytime from November to May
Cons: Very unreliable snow, extreme weather, when good - fantastic, when bad - hmmmm