Formigal ski resort
Snow Range
1500-2250m
a recently expanded resort in the Pyrenees of Aragon
Now Spain's largest resort, Formigal's 137km ski area extends into four valleys. New freeride areas have been added as well as a second Snowpark, heli skiing and the ski-ratrack which will take you up to some amazing runs and a delightful mountain restaurant. Formigal has the atmosphere of a traditional mountain village with great nightlife. The ski area is easily accessible by a 5 minute bus ride from the village and is a great 'all-round', well planned resort as the majority of lifts take you up to runs for all level of skiers - ideal for mixed ability parties.
Receive 2-4-1 (buy one get one free) lift passes ALL SEASON (2009/10) plus one free child lift pass per adult booking.
Family offer: Stay at the Nieve Sol and save up to £400 off brochure price per family (based on 4, 2 adults + 2 kids) valid for all departure dates up to and including 28/03/10 except 21/02/10. Must have min 2 adults.
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The experience
Formigal Après Ski
Very lively. For drinks try The Saloon or Bar La Luna. La Chocolatería serves delicious cakes and pancakes with tea and coffee. Later in the evening head for La Luna which transforms in to a lively night-time bar or La Cueva. Try El Soltano or Abstracken where there is usually some dancing.
Activities
• Snowmobiling • Dog sledding • Night skiing • Panoramic helicopter flights • Snow biking • Snow shoeing
Eating out in Formigal
There are very reasonable restaurants on the mountain for lunch and at good prices. For drinks and tapas try La Sidrería or try a lovely restaurant like Norheim.
Family choice
Formigal is a fantastic choice for families with the excellent childcare facilities. There is a non-skiing crèche at the Sextas base, open daily taking children from 4 months. It has a sleep and a play area and your children are looked after by qualified staff.
6 mornings: 8.45-12.30 or 6 afternoons 1.30-5pm £126 6 full days (including lunch) £193 There is a kindergarten at Anayet for older children from 2 and half years which includes indoor and outdoor play and a magic carpet where they can take their first steps on skis. 6 mornings: 8.45-12.30 or 6 afternoons 1.30-5pm £122 6 full days (including lunch) £194 For more details see our website or call the family hotline on 0871 971 0457 (for call charges see page 395).Transfer time
90 minutes
The slopes
Beginners
Make you way to the Sextas or Anayet for lessons and nice gentle slopes near the bases. Lessons with the excellent Spanish Ski School will soon get you moving and ready for more.
Intermediates
Formigal is an intermediates' paradise you you can travel from one valley to another and try different runs. Look out for runs like Sarrios and Lanuza in the Izas zone where you will find lovely snow and pistes to challenge yourself.
Advanced
Try some of the free ride areas away from the pistes which lead you down to the ski bus for some real off piste challenge. Have a go with the ski-ratrak in Portalet which will take you to runs like Cueva and Infierno!
Snowboarding
There are two snowboard parks with some great jumps and a boardercross course. For freeriders, the itinerary runs will delight you and keep you coming back for more.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
Total kms of piste: 137kms
Piste type No of runs Easy 24 Intermediate 30 Difficult 39 -
Number of lifts
21
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Direction of slopes
N, E, SE
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Snow cannons
440 (covering over 100 hectares)
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Longest run
3.5kms
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Mountain restaurants
21
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Snow Range
1500-2250m
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Village Height:
1,500m (5,249ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,250m (7,403ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 days | Adult | Child |
| High season | £183 | £145 |
| Low Season | £147 | £96 |
Refundable deposit of 3€ is required in resort for all lift passes Child ages 6-11 years inclusive. Adult ages 12-64 years. Senior ages 65-71 (same tarif as children).
Ski/Board Tuition
| Ski | Adult | Child |
| 5 days x 3hrs | £103 | £103 |
| 3 days x 3hrs | £67 | £67 |
| Board | ||
| 5 days x 3hrs | £103 | £103 |
| 3 days x 3hrs | £67 | £67 |
Child ages: 7-11 years incl. First time ski & board package including 6 day lift pass, equipment hire and 5 days tuition also available. Please enquire
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child | |
| First Time - Ski | ||
| Low season | £337 | £253 |
| High season | £373 | £302 |
| First Time - Board | ||
| Low season | £337 | £286 |
| High season | £373 | £336 |
the savings
Book before 15.12.09 and receive FREE SKI or FREE BOARD HIRE *
FREE transfer from the airport to the resort FREE use of ski locker at the ski base when a family (2 adults and 2+ children) all book full hire package. FREE helmet for children (under 12) who book full ski hire package. FREE lift pass and hire for one child (aged under 12) when one adult books a lift pass and hire. FREE lift pass for one child (aged under 12) when one adult books a lift pass. FREE lift pass for children aged under 6 years. FREE lift pass for seniors aged over 72. Skis and snowboard can be interchanged at any time with no additional cost. * excludes 14th February departureSki/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 days | Adult | Child |
| Skis & boots | £97 | £64 |
| Skis | £69 | - |
| Snowboard & boots | £97 | - |
| Child helmet | - | £18 |
the savings
Book before 15.12.09 and receive FREE SKI or FREE BOARD HIRE *
FREE transfer from the airport to the resort FREE use of ski locker at the ski base when a family (2 adults and 2+ children) all book full hire package. FREE helmet for children (under 12) who book full ski hire package. FREE lift pass and hire for one child (aged under 12) when one adult books a lift pass and hire. FREE lift pass for one child (aged under 12) when one adult books a lift pass. FREE lift pass for children aged under 6 years. FREE lift pass for seniors aged over 72. Skis and snowboard can be interchanged at any time with no additional cost. * excludes 14th February departure
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.