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Formigal Ski Resort Guide

Formigal, Spain

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length137km
Highest Lift2,200m
Resort Height1,510m
 Nearest AirportsHuesca and Lourdes
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Formigal

The ski area of Formigal is in the Spanish Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,510m, with 137km of marked runs.

Summary

Formigal is part of the Aramon ski area with access to 259km of downhill skiing, with 202 marked pistes, served by a total of 72 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Formigal itself (137km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aramon ski resorts of Cerler, Javalambre, Panticosa and Valdelinares.

The ski resort itself is at 1,510m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,200m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Formigal offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Formigal.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Tubo Superior No 66'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Formigal?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 29 March.

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Ski Area Stats

Formigal Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
39
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
30
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
18
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 6 
Downhill
Total Length
137km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
22

Aramon Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
53
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
71
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
54
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
24
Downhill
Total Length
259km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
72

Altitudes & Slopes

Formigal Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,200m
Resort Altitude (Formigal)1,510m
Lowest Piste1,500m
Max Vertical700m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, NW

Formigal has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Formigal
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Formigal

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Location and Map

Where is Formigal?

This ski resort is in the Spanish Pyrenees in Sallent de Gállego, Huesca.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Formigal is Huesca, 96 minutes drive away.

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

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 22 ski lifts are able to uplift 36,780 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 22km of ski runs, with 381 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Formigal open?

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

Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.

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

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