Skiing in Formigal

Formigal-Panticosa: Spain's big Pyrenean link, from the steep Tubos of Izas to Panticosa's gondola

Formigal-Panticosa ski guide: all 147 runs by sector from the official report, beginner zones, date-based lift passes, Zaragoza or Toulouse access and where to stay.

Ski area (km), official technical sheet

182

Runs incl. itineraries, official technical sheet

147

Highest point (m)

2265

Lowest point (m)

1145

Lifts

38

Sectors in the official snow report

6

Skiing & terrain in Formigal-Panticosa

All 147 runs in the operator's daily snow report of 12 March 2026, in the report's own six sectors: Sabocos 16, Petrosos 30, Sextas-Tres Hombres 22, Izas - Sarrios 34, Anayet 29, Portalet 16. That is 142 pistes plus 5 marked itineraries.

Runs in this table (pistes + itineraries)

147

Marked itineraries in this table

5

Runs with a published length

0

Ski area (km), official technical sheet

182

• Green (very easy) pistes in this table: 11
• Blue (easy) pistes in this table: 39
• Red (difficult) pistes in this table: 51
• Black (very difficult) pistes in this table: 41

Checked 18 October 2026. The resort is closed until the 2026–27 season, so the live report currently shows no runs; the table comes from the operator's own report of 12 March 2026 (Internet Archive copy), which lists every run by sector, open or closed. Colours follow the report's pictograms: muy fácil (green), fácil (blue), difícil (red), muy difícil (black) and itinerario (marked itinerary). The operator's technical sheet gives 147 runs as 11 green, 40 blue, 50 red, 41 black and 5 itineraries; the per-run report has one more red and one fewer blue (11/39/51/41/5). We show the report as published. The operator publishes no per-run lengths, so lengths are left blank; 182 km is the operator's total for the ski area. Sector names are exactly the report's headings; the official FAQ names Sextas, Sarrios, Anayet and Portalet as the Formigal access points and the Panticosa gondola as the Panticosa one.

Formigal-Panticosa pistes: six sectors from Sextas and Anayet to Portalet, Petrosos and Sabocos

Formigal-Panticosa is one lift-linked ski area in the Valle de Tena, in the Aragonese Pyrenees: 182 km of runs between 1145 m and 2265 m, 38 lifts and 147 runs on the operator's technical sheet (11 green, 40 blue, 50 red, 41 black and 5 itineraries). Spanish resorts use green as well as blue, red and black, so the scale starts one step lower than in most of the Alps.

The official snow report splits the mountain into six sectors. On the Formigal side, the access points are Sextas, Sarrios, Anayet and Portalet; the report groups the runs as Sextas-Tres Hombres (22), Izas - Sarrios (34, the most runs and the most blacks, many of them steep 'Tubo' lines), Anayet (29) and Portalet (16, mostly black, up by the border pass). Panticosa is entered by its own gondola from the village; the report lists the two remaining sectors, Petrosos (30 runs, including six of the 11 greens) and Sabocos (16).

The table below lists all 147 runs exactly as the operator's report of 12 March 2026 names, grades and groups them. The operator does not publish run lengths, so we do not show any. For what is open on a given day, check the live snow report: it gives open runs and lifts, snow depth by sector and the access roads.

Formigal for beginners: Sextas, Anayet, the Panticosa gondola top and the beginner pass

The operator names three learning zones, each with conveyor lifts and easy runs: Sextas and Anayet on the Formigal side, both next to the car parks, and the arrival of the Panticosa gondola. In the report, the green runs are Selva and Sextas (Sextas-Tres Hombres), Debutantes Anayet, El Enlace and Snowy (Anayet), and Argualas, Chiquitines, Debutantes, Debutantes II, Edelweiss and Yanel (Petrosos).

There is a dedicated beginner lift pass for each side. The Formigal one covers the Furco chairlift and the Sextas, Marmota and La Mina conveyors; the Panticosa one includes one gondola ride plus the Yanel, Tubo and Alimoche conveyors. Once you can link turns, Anayet has eight blue runs and Petrosos eight, so there is plenty to progress on before trying the reds.

The operator recommends booking an instructor for the first days. Both sides have a Escuela Española de Esquí ski school (see the families section for languages and offices).

Getting to Formigal: Zaragoza, Huesca, Pau or Toulouse via the Portalet, plus the T01 bus

Formigal has no airport or railway station; the last stretch is always by road up the Valle de Tena. The operator gives road distances of 163 km from Zaragoza and 91 km from Huesca (via Sabiñánigo), 164 km from Pamplona, 359 km from Barcelona and 478 km from Madrid. From France the route is via Pau and over the Portalet pass, which sits at the top of the ski area: 268 km from Toulouse and 292 km from Bordeaux. Zaragoza, Pau, Toulouse, Barcelona and Madrid are therefore the realistic gateway airports, with a car, transfer or bus for the final leg.

Public transport: line T01 of the Aragón regional network runs Formigal–Zaragoza all year, calling at Sallent de Gállego, Lanuza, Escarrilla, Panticosa, Biescas, Sabiñánigo and Huesca bus station before Zaragoza's Estación Intermodal. On the timetable valid from 1 October 2026 the trip takes about three and a half hours, with two departures each way on weekdays; some stops are on request and must be booked at least 24 hours ahead.

If you come from France, check the road status before setting off: the resort's daily snow report shows whether the Portalet access and the D934 from France are open, together with the Spanish A-136. Once in the valley, free ski buses link the Formigal village to Sextas and Anayet, Panticosa to its gondola, and the two sectors with each other.

Formigal with kids: Anayet and Panticosa snow gardens, ski schools and non-skiers

There are two snow gardens. The one at Anayet, by the car park, takes children from 4 months to 7 years (babies of 4 to 6 months half-day only); the Panticosa one, at about 1900 m at the gondola top, takes children from 2 to 7. Both have indoor rooms and an outdoor snow area with a conveyor, with snow activities from age 3. Places are limited, so book ahead.

The Escuela Española de Esquí runs both ski schools. In Formigal it teaches alpine skiing, snowboard, freestyle and freeride in Spanish, English and French, with offices at Sextas and Anayet and in the village (Edificio Aragón). In Panticosa lessons are also in Spanish, English and French, with special courses for children aged 4 to 6 and offices at Petrosos and at the gondola base.

Non-skiing parents can buy a sightseeing lift ride on either side to around 2000 m and wait on the terraces at Petrosos or Cantal, or walk the 2.5 km snowshoe circuit that starts at Petrosos. Every access point has a café you can drive to, and the operator offers large families a 15% discount.

Where to stay: Formigal village, Sallent de Gállego or Panticosa

Formigal village (the urbanización) is the base for the larger side. It is not ski-in/ski-out for most buildings, but the free ski bus runs all day from the clock square to Sextas and Anayet, with a reduced service to the chalet area. Pros: closest to most of the 182 km and to the Formigal ski school office. Cons: a resort-built village with few alternatives once you leave the slopes.

Sallent de Gállego, the old village a few kilometres down the valley, is quieter and more traditional. It lies on the free Formigal–Sallent–Panticosa bus, but only some departures stop there, and the T01 regional bus stops there too; you will want a car for flexibility. Panticosa village suits families and beginners: its bus runs from Urbanización Argualas past the hotels to the gondola base, and the gondola takes you to the Petrosos beginner area and snow garden.

Further down, Escarrilla, Biescas and Sabiñánigo, and Jaca in the next valley, appear in the operator's hotel lists. They are cheaper and livelier in the evening but mean a daily drive. Whatever you choose, check the distance to the nearest ski-bus stop and whether the stop is served all day or only at set times.

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Formigal lift pass 2026–27: date-based prices, Panticosa option and Aramón 294Km

Aramón sells lift passes online with prices that change by date: you pick the day and the shop shows the adult price, with lower rates for the child (infantil), small child (chiquitín) and senior (veterano) categories. The products are a one-day pass, consecutive days, flexible packs of 5, 10 or 20 days, and a beginner pass. The shop has separate entries for Formigal and for Panticosa. We do not quote a 2026–27 price because the price depends on the date you choose; check the official shop for your dates.

The flexible packs are sold as Aramón 294Km: the days can be used on any day you choose at Cerler, Formigal-Panticosa, Javalambre and Valdelinares, and stay valid through the 2026–27 and 2027–28 seasons. For a full season, the operator's rates page promotes the Ski Pirineos season pass with a Plan Anticipación discount of 17%.

Buying online lets you skip the ticket queue: you scan your QR code at the machines at any access point. Medical cover for accidents is not included in the pass price, but you can add it when buying. Large families get 15% off.

Best time to ski in Formigal: snow history, 2026–27 season and forecasts

February and the first half of March are historically the best snow window. There is no open official station series inside the resort, so we use the nearest Météo-France mountain stations just across the border. At Gourette (1590 m), in 21 winters between 1998 and 2020, mean snow depth roughly doubles from about 35 cm in January to about 65 cm in February and stays about the same in March, while fresh snow is similar from January to March (about 105–120 cm a month). At the valley station of Laruns-Artouste (1132 m, close to Formigal-Panticosa's lowest point), snow on the ground peaks in February and is mostly gone by April. January is the shoulder month for building the base; December and April depend on the season. These are SkiPair calculations from official Météo-France daily data; averages do not guarantee any particular season.

Season dates for 2026–27 were not yet on the official site when we checked on 18 October 2026, and the station is shown as closed. The station is open 9:00–17:00 when the season runs. For the best cover, plan around February and March.

Before you go, read the official daily snow report: it gives snow depth and snow quality by sector, the avalanche risk, wind at altitude and visibility, plus the status of the access roads. In the forecast, watch for new snow and for wind on the higher Portalet and Izas sectors, and use the webcams to check Izas, Pico Royo and the village.

Ski partners in Formigal: steeps at Izas, cruising at Anayet or a shared ride from Zaragoza

Formigal-Panticosa works well for a solo trip if you stay in Formigal village or Panticosa and use the free ski buses. On SkiPair, add your dates, base and level to find people skiing the same week: a partner for the black 'Tubo' runs at Izas - Sarrios or Portalet, a relaxed group for the blues at Anayet, or someone to share a car from Zaragoza, Pau or Toulouse.

Agree on a meeting point that is easy to find: the Sextas and Anayet bases on the Formigal side, or the Panticosa gondola base and Petrosos up top. Decide in advance which side you will ski, since crossing between the sectors takes time, and keep an eye on the closing times of the lifts you need for the way back.

Ski pass prices for Formigal

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Weather and snow

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A glimpse of Formigal

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