Ski Fórmigal and you are in the heart of the Spanish Pyrenean Mountains. For skiing and snowboarding in Spain, let Goski.co.uk show you the varied range of on and off-piste available at all levels.
Where
Ski Fórmigal and beginners, intermediates and especially families will enjoy ski holidays in this ski resort. Lying 170 kilometres north of Zaragoza and 380 kilometres north west of Barcelona you do have options to get here. It shares the Tena Valley with the neighbouring resort of Candanchú, and offers over 130 kilometres of marked runs, including some really challenging off-piste runs at Candanchú.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1500m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
137 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
5 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
March |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
7 / 8% |
Intermediates
16 / 18% |
Advanced
30 / 33% |
Experts
38 / 42% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
91 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
450 / 60ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
2 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
20 km |
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On the slopes
Ski holidays in Fórmigal are best for beginners and intermediates - there are four green runs, 13 blues and 24 reds. Advanced skiers can go off piste at neighbouring Candanchú, which has steep, tough blacks to rival the hardest Alpine slopes. There's also a half-pipe for snowboarders, a slalom course, and the chance to try snowcatting or heli-skiing. Beginners will also find a ski school with over 50 instructors, so this is a good, friendly place to cut your teeth.
Ski area :
If you ski Fórmigal you are also in the ski region of Aramon along with the following resorts; Cerler, Fórmigal, Panticosa
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Off the slopes
Good, cheap food and drink are the order of the day in Fórmigal, with plenty of bars and restaurants both on and off-piste. A good option for those on a budget is the fixed price "menu del dia", while if you hunger for more traditional Alpine fare, head for Restaurante Gemsbock. This being Spain, you can count on a lively après ski scene until the small hours. Accommodation options in and around the village include a range of hotels and self-catering apartments.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Wide sunny pistes ideal for beginners and intermediates
- 2 snow parks for boarders and freestyle skiers
- Eating and drinking here is cheap - so all round holiday is great value.
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Not much on piste for experienced skiers and boarders - so go off-piste!
- A purpose-built resort - so not traditional alpine charm!
- Long queues at weekends are not uncommon
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Tourist Office
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