infrastructure
Gondola du Lys (Les Œufs du Lys)
The main gondola connecting the village of Cauterets (altitude 930m) directly to the Cirque du Lys ski area (mid-station at ~1730m, top station at ~2400m). It's a high-speed, high-capacity lift, essential for accessing the ski slopes in winter and hiking trails in summer. Travel time is approximately 12-15 minutes. Operates daily during the winter ski season and peak summer months for hikers. Gondola ride is included in ski pass, or a separate return ticket costs around 15-20 EUR.