Formigal ski resort
Snow Range
1500-2250m
Resort Quote
a recently expanded resort in the Pyrenees of Aragon
Intro
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.
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- Formigal lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Formigal
The experience
Formigal Nightlife
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 advert
Formigal is a fantastic choice for families with the excellent childcare facilities. There is a non-skiing crèche in Formigal, 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 £129 6 full days (including lunch) £169 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 £125 6 full days (including lunch) £170Transfer time
90 minutes
The slopes
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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!
Ski Information 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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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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Resort Height:
1,500m (5,249ft)
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 | £156 | £111 |
| Low Season | £122 | £88 |
Refundable deposit of 3€ is included 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 | Adult | Child | Child |
| HS | LS | HS | LS | |
| 5 days x 3hrs | £70 | £61 | £70 | £61 |
| 3 days x 3hrs | £52 | £52 | £52 | £52 |
| Board | ||||
| 5 days x 3hrs | £70 | £61 | £70 | £61 |
| 3 days x 3hrs | £52 | £52 | £52 | £52 |
5 day lessons are Mon-Fri and 3 day lessons are Mon-Wed.
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
Learn to Ski/Board
| Adult | Child | |
| First Time - Ski | ||
| Low season | £337 | £253 |
| High season | £373 | £302 |
| First Time - Board | ||
| Low season | £337 | £286 |
| High season | £373 | £336 |
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass and hire for children under 12 years
FREE helmet for children (under 12) who book full ski hire package. Book an adult lift pass before 09.01.2011 and get FREE adult ski hireFREE lift pass for seniors aged over 72. Skis and snowboard can be interchanged at any time with no additional cost.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 days | Adult | Child |
| Skis & boots | £73 | £52 |
| Skis | £55 | £40 |
| Snowboard & boots | £73 | - |
Snow Savers
FREE lift pass and hire for children under 12 years
FREE helmet for children (under 12) who book full ski hire package. Book an adult lift pass before 09.01.2011 and get FREE adult ski hireFREE lift pass for seniors aged over 72. Skis and snowboard can be interchanged at any time with no additional cost.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.