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Cairngorm Mountain ski resort

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Cairngorm Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended April 5, 2026

Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record

Off-season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Oct 5, 5:01 PM•Weather at base: 640m
SnowSure™ ScoreWhen to book
Off-season

Cairngorm Mountain is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, January, March.Dec2Jan1Feb3MarAprOpens 18 DecCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February44cm avg
  2. #2January49cm avg
  3. #3March35cm avg

Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:01 PM UTC

Terrain Open

Off-season

Last season ended April 5, 2026

35 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

1,245m

Updated Oct 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM

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Cairngorm Mountain

About Cairngorm Mountain

Cairngorm Mountain is located in the Scottish Highlands near Aviemore and offers skiing and snowboarding across a range of terrain suitable for all abilities. The resort features 30km of ski runs, a funicular railway for mountain access, equipment hire, and a mountain café with panoramic views. Cairngorm Mountain is known for its unique Highland setting, reliable snow conditions, and year-round mountain activities, making it a central hub for winter sports in Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions about Cairngorm Mountain

Where is Cairngorm Mountain?
Cairngorm Mountain is a ski resort in the United Kingdom.
How high is Cairngorm Mountain?
Cairngorm Mountain runs from a base elevation of 640 m (2,100 ft) to a summit of 1,245 m (4,085 ft), giving a vertical drop of 605 m (1,985 ft).
How big is Cairngorm Mountain?
Cairngorm Mountain has 1,477 acres (598 hectares) of skiable terrain, 35 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cairngorm Mountain?
Cairngorm Mountain is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Cairngorm Mountain?
Cairngorm Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Cairngorm Mountain get in a typical season?
Cairngorm Mountain averages 22 inches / 56 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cairngorm Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to Cairngorm, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.