Cairngorm Mountain
Scotland's most established ski area in the Cairngorms National Park, with a funicular railway and famously fickle Highland weather.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
600m (1,969ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,245m (4,085ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
645m (2,116ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
200cm (79in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
30
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
11
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
40ha (99ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
30%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
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