Skiing & Snowboarding Cairngorm Mountain, The Lecht 2090 and Glenshee
Your one-stop guide to skiing and snowboarding in the Cairngorms National Park.
The Cairngorms National Park is home to 3 of Scotland’s 5 ski centres – The Lecht, Glenshee and CairnGorm Mountain.
CairnGorm Mountain near Aviemore is the best known of the ski and snowboard areas in the National Park. It is also the highest and holds the snow well throughout the season. There is lots of variety at CairnGorm Mountain and the terrain park’s, kickers and rails have attracted some of Britain’s best snowboarders and skiers to the area.
The Lecht lies on the A939 between Tomintoul and Strathdon and has something for everyone. It is particularly good for families and beginners with excellent nursery slopes and even a magic carpet to help get you started! The Lecht also has a great park for skiers and snowboarders who wish to test their skills on the jumps and rails.
Glenshee lies on the A93 near Braemar on the road from Blairgowrie. Glenshee is the largest ski and snowboard area in Scotland and home to the infamous Tiger, one of the most challenging black runs around. Glenshee also has lots of terrain – both natural and manmade - to keep all abilities happy with endless gullies, bowls, jumps and hits to explore. On a clear day the views across the Cairngorms National Park are a sight to behold.
For those who wish to leave the lifts and the crowds behind, the Cairngorms National Park offers endless opportunities for ski touring and back country exploring just make sure you check the weather forecast and avalanche report before you go and ensure you have all the right equipment and know how to use it! There are lots of guides and training courses available in the area to make sure that you can make the most of the snow in the Cairngorms National Park in safety so why not give them a try?
See the list below for businesses to help you make the most of Snowsports in the Cairngorms National Park.
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1. Active Outdoor Pursuits - Skiing and Snowboarding
Active offer an exciting range of snowsports including, skiing, snowboarding, snowblades, ski mountaineering and winter hillwalking. Packages availabl...
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Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre
Golf Course Road
Newtonmore
t: 01540 210000
2. Ski and Snowboard with G2 Outdoor
We have been established as a Ski/Snowboard School for 10 years and we only employ the best instructors to give you the best learning experience in Sc... more >
Unit 3, Plot 10
Dalfaber Industrial Estate
Aviemore
t: 01479 811008
3. School of Snowsports/ Outdoor Discovery Ltd
A snowsports School and rental open all year with our own dryslope open daily. Also have a retail shop onsite with all your outdoor gear and equiment... more >
Ski Lodge
Hilton Coylumbridge Hotel
Aviemore
t: 01479 811066
4. G2 Outdoor Ltd
Based in Aviemore G2 Outdoor provide outdoor activities such as Rafting, Canyoning, Gorge Walking, Rock Climbing, and Snow Sports for families, corpor... more >
Unit 3, Plot 10
Dalfaber Industrial Estate
Aviemore
t: 01479 811008
5. Snowlimit
A professional ski and snowboard programme dedicated to children, and acting as a feeder to the performance programmes of Cairngorm Ski Club and Cairn... more >
Cairngorm Mountain
Aviemore
t: 01479 861319 or 07881 988480
6. Lecht Ski Co Ltd
Lecht 2090 is at 2090 feet above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. This natural playground offers exciting outdoor activities: Wi... more >
Lecht Ski Centre
Corgarff
Strathdon
t: +44 (0) 19756 51440
7. Glenshee Ski Centre
Scotland's largest ski area, fantastic for all abilities
Cairnwell,
Braemar
(tel: 013397 41320)
8. Braemar Mountain Sports
5 Invercauld Road, Braemar (tel: 013397 41242)
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