Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Cauterets, France your home away from home

Cauterets, France is one of the smallest ski resorts in the country, yet it is hugely popular. Located among the Pyrenean peaks of the Hautes-Pyrenees department, Cauterets holidays thrive throughout the year, with excellent skiing and snowboarding holidays during the winter and a vast range of activities to enjoy throughout the summer months.

Things to do in Cauterets, France

There are 25 downhill skiing pistes totalling over 35km of runs. The altitude of Cauterets (1,500m) means that snow cover is generally reliable, and you are able to ski or snowboard right down to the front door of your Cauterets accommodation. Pistes are generally suitable mainly for beginner and intermediate skiers, and the snow park on site is a real treat for advanced skiers and snow borders in your party. There are also over 36km of cross country skiing available if you would like to really work up a sweat during your Cauterets holiday. There are three separate ski schools in Cauterets too, so if you need to blow out the cobwebs, help is at hand.

The marked trails which run through the mountains from Cauterets are perfect for summer exploration. The area is simply beautiful, with many species of flora and fauna giving the scenery a lush, colourful appearance from early spring. The Pyrenean National Park is an absolute treasure for walkers and nature lovers, and there are many themed walking routes to try, information on which is readily available from the Cauterets tourist information office. Bears, wolves and marmots can all be encountered in the park, making the experience all the more invigorating.

There is a huge amount of activity to be enjoyed in the Cauterets – Argeles region aside from the walking, mountain biking and horse riding options that have made Cauterets holidays famous. Rock climbing is extremely challenging in the area, and the swollen melt water rivers provide some fearsome white water rafting and kayaking experiences, as well as fantastic game fishing. There are also three excellent 18 hole golf courses in the vicinity, located at Pau, Lourdes and Tarbes. At the end of the day, there are two excellent thermal spas to visit. The naturally thermal waters are renowned for their healing properties too.

Places to visit on holiday to Cauterets, France

The charming market town of Tarbes is one of the most important towns in the region, and well worth exploration from self catering Cauterets accommodation. The famous Duvignau Fountain is a great meeting point, located in the middle of town, so if you loose someone whilst touring the busy market, you need not worry.

Weather in Cauterets, France

During the ski season, temperatures are obviously cold. With monthly average temperatures in January and February hovering around freezing, warm clothing is highly recommended, but during the summer months, Cauterets becomes surprisingly warm. Holidays walking in Cauterets are excellent due to the clear skies and warm conditions that usually greet walkers. Average monthly temperatures in the warmest months, July and August, reach between 18 and 22˚C.

Cheap flights to Cauterets, France

The tiny Pau Airport (PUF) is the closest to holiday rental accommodation in Cauterets, located within a 45 minute drive. Ryanair provide direct services on a regular basis, taking off from London Stansted (STN) and with seasonal flights from Bristol (BRS). If you are going to be taking a hire car, Toulouse Airport (TLS) is within 2 hours, and receives a great range of direct flights from across the UK.