Skiing in the Aviemore sector of the Cairngorms offers 30km of pistes predominantly for beginners and intermediate skiers and boarders.

Advanced skiers have a few options but the best of the Cairngorms is to be found off-piste and touring the back-country - with a guide.

The other ski resorts in the Cairngorms include...

• The Lecht in the north east of the Cairngorms National Park and is more of a family resort with a relaxed atmosphere and is especially good for beginners, and
• Glenshee which has the most extensive ski terrian with 25 lifts and 38 runs stretching across four mountains and three valleys. It is about 9 miles south of Braemar and is easily accessible from Aviemore