Cairngorm Mountain
Coire na Ciste, United Kingdom
Cairngorm Mountain has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is partly cloudy, with a high near 13°C and a low around 7°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Grampian Mountains, with 516 m · 1,690 ft of vertical drop. Cairngorm Mountain typically opens around December 20 and closes around March 15.
Snow forecast
8°No snow
10°No snow
12°No snow
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 629 m · 2,060 ft
- Summit · Cairngorm Mountain
- 1,145 m · 3,760 ft
- Vertical drop
- 516 m · 1,690 ft
- Mountain range
- Grampian Mountains
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 20 – March 15
Parking
- Coire Cas car park — standard day (up to 8 h; outside snowsports season)
- £4 / day
- Coire Cas car park — extended day (up to 18 h; outside snowsports season)
- £6 / day
Official Cairngorm Mountain parking: Coire Cas main lot (~400+). Winter/snowsports season: parking charges lifted (free; donations welcome via boxes/online). Outside snowsports season (summer table 2026): first 45 min free; Standard Day £3.50 (≤8 h 06:00–23:59); Extended Day £5.50 (≤18 h); overnight stay £25 (00:00–05:59)—motorhomes use Ciste facility separately. Blue Badge free (validate plate at Ticket Office). Barrier ANPR; pay QR/machine before exit.
Frequently asked
- When does Cairngorm Mountain open for the season?
- Cairngorm Mountain typically opens around December 20 and closes around March 15. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Cairngorm Mountain open right now?
- Cairngorm Mountain is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Cairngorm Mountain?
- Yes — Cairngorm Mountain has parking. Parking is free. No reservation is required.
- Where is Cairngorm Mountain and how high is it?
- Cairngorm Mountain is a ski resort in Coire na Ciste, United Kingdom, in the Grampian Mountains. Its base sits at 629 m · 2,060 ft, rising to a summit of 1,145 m · 3,760 ft at Cairngorm Mountain, giving a vertical drop of 516 m · 1,690 ft.