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Candanchú Ski Resort Guide

Candanchú, Spain

Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,400m
Resort Height1,560m
 Nearest AirportsHuesca and Pamplona
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Candanchú

The ski area of Candanchú is in the Spanish Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,560m.

Summary

Candanchú has direct access to 51 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,560m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,400m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Candanchú offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Candanchú.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Candanchú?

The next notable snow forecast is 15cm, expected on 22 December, with around 43cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Candanchú Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 5 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
18
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
12
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
10
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
23

Altitudes & Slopes

Candanchú Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,400m
Resort Altitude (Candanchú)1,560m
Lowest Piste1,500m
Max Vertical900m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Candanchú
Expert Skiers
Beginners
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Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Candanchú

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Candanchú Ski Schools and Candanchú Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Candanchú?

This ski resort is in the Spanish Pyrenees in Aisa, Huesca.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Candanchú is Huesca, 105 minutes drive away.

Pamplona, Pau, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Biarritz airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 7km of ski runs, with 112 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Candanchú open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Candanchú