Cauterets Towns and Villages in Cauterets

Cauterets is a charming commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées, located in the heart of the French Pyrenees. It is about 30 minutes south of Lourdes and about 200 km southwest of Toulouse.

A thermal and winter sports resort

Cauterets is renowned for its sulphurous thermal waters, used to treat various ailments.

It is also a popular ski resort, with two ski areas: Cirque du Lys (downhill skiing) and Pont d'Espagne (cross-country and downhill skiing).

An exceptional natural environment

The town is surrounded by magnificent landscapes, with mountains, waterfalls and lakes.

• The Pont d'Espagne, a listed site, is a popular hiking spot, offering spectacular views of the waterfalls and surrounding peaks.
• Lake Gaube, accessible by chairlift or on foot, is another unmissable site , with a magnificent panorama of the Vignemale, the highest peak in the French Pyrenees.

A picturesque village

Cauterets has retained its old-world charm : traditional houses, narrow streets and local shops.

Don’t miss the local sweets : berlingots !