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Cauterets, France
Occitanie · France
Cauterets is a small town in Occitanie, France with a population of 1,080. Elevation: 2,789 ft (850 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 1,080 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8892°, -0.1141° |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Country | 🇫🇷 France |
| State / Province | Occitanie |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.9 inches (1,903 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 90.7 inches (230 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $23,339 |
About Cauterets
Cauterets is a small town in France (Occitanie) with a population of 1,080. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.
Income: Cauterets vs France
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Income
| Median HH Income | $23,339 |
| 69% below France avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above France avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.1% |
| 99% below France avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 65 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $116,000 |
| 59% below France avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below France avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 432 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cauterets
Cauterets has an average annual temperature of 12.8°C (55°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below France avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,789 ft (850 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8892°N, 0.1141°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in |
Cauterets has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (2.4").
Schools in Cauterets
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupe scolaire Alphonse Meillon | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Alfred Meillon | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cauterets
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Presence Lourdes | christian | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Atomic radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Xiberoko botza | talk & speech | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Ràdio País | bearn, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Espiritrompa (ES) | radio libre | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Frequence Luz | alternative, funk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| France Bleu Gascogne | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ràdio Cap a cap | traditional | MP3 |
Museums in Cauterets
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbadiale - Maison des arts | ||||
| Accueil public EDF | ||||
| Choco Story | ||||
| Espace muséographique Millaris | ||||
| Historical Resource Centre | ||||
| Le Cachot | ||||
| Maison de la Connaissance du Risque Sismique | ||||
| Maison du Parc national de Cauterets | ||||
| Maison du Parc national de Gavarnie | ||||
| Maison du Val d'Azun et du Parc National des Pyrénées | ||||
| Maison Paternelle de Sainte Bernadette | ||||
| Moulin de Boly | ||||
| Musée Bernadette | ||||
| Musée de Cire | ||||
| Musée des miraculés | ||||
| Musée du moulin | ||||
| Musée du Patrimoine des Pères de Bétharram | ||||
| Musée du Petit Lourdes | ||||
| Musée Montagnard du Lavedan | ||||
| Musée municipal de Luz-Saint-Sauveur | ||||
| Musée Napoleon III | ||||
| Musée Pyrénéen | ||||
| Musée Sainte-Bernadette |
Libraries in Cauterets
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Ateliers Musée | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Arras en Lavedan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Argelès-Gazost | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale d'Arrens-Marsous | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale de Barèges | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Cauterets | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Pays de Lourdes | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cauterets
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Halles de Cauterets | |||||
| Marché de Pays - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Pays Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de Pays Barèges | |||||
| Marché de Pays Pierrefitte-Nestalas | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Argelès-Gazost | |||||
| Marché de producteurs - Arrens-Marsous | |||||
| Marché de Producteurs - Aucun | |||||
| Marché du Tydos | |||||
| Place de la Mairie |
Hotels in Cauterets
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cauterets
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Cauterets
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Cauterets
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Cauterets
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cauterets
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cauterets
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cauterets
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cauterets
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie du pays des Gaves | ||||
| Brasserie du Pays Toy | ||||
| Cervezas Tensina |
Ski Resorts Near Cauterets
22 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Invernal de Astún | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Pierre-Saint-Martin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hautacam | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gourette | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nistos | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grand Tourmalet | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Artouste | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cauterets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luz Ardiden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg d'Oueil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Domaine de Saint-Lary | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí de Aramón Cerler | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Somport | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Val Louron | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Piau Engaly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de esquí de Candanchú | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Peyragudes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Formigal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Luchon-Superbagnères | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gavarnie Gèdre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Estación de Esquí Aramón Panticosa | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Cauterets
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | PUF | Medium Airport |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LDE | Medium Airport |
| Aérodrome de Bagnères de Luchon | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Lasclaveries | — | Small Airport |
| Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Coscojuela de Sobrarbe | — | Small Airport |
| Altiport de Peyresourde Balestas | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface d'Hautacam | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Barres | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Cap De Pouy | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Castillon De La Laquette | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Coumely | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Ferrère Batmale | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Honteyde | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface des Quatre Veziaux - La Hourquette d'Ancizan | — | Small Airport |
| Amou Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Andoins Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Anères Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Arrouède Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Artigues Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Bassoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berdoues Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Boeil Bezing Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cabaliros Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Castejón de Sos field | — | Small Airport |
| Castelnau Magnoac Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chélan | — | Small Airport |
| Cier de Riviere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Claracq Villa les Palmiers Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Escary Aramits Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Fontrailles Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gaussan ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Gelard Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Goux Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gurmençon Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Idrac Respaillès Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| La Serre D'aulon Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Labatut Rivière Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Larreule Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Le Tucoulet Ultralight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Luquet Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Malaussanne Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Manent Montane Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maslacq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Navarrenx Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Oloron Herrere Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ozenx Montrestrucq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pene De Soulit Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Ponson Dessus Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cauterets
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence postale de Cauterets |
Treatment Centers in Cauterets
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hôpital Le Montaigu |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cauterets
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Cauterets
What is the population of Cauterets?
Cauterets has a population of 1,080 residents and is located in France. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles.
Is Cauterets expensive to live in?
The median household income is $23,339, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $116,000 (59% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Cauterets?
Cauterets has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches, with 90.7 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cauterets?
The unemployment rate in Cauterets is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 65 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cauterets?
The median home value in Cauterets is $116,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $580.