Formigal Ski Resort facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Formigal-Panticosa |
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 Formigal-Panticosa
Location in Aragon
Formigal-Panticosa
Location in Spain
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| Location | Pyrenees, Tena Valley, Huesca, Aragon,  Spain |
| Nearest city | Sabiñánigo |
| Coordinates | 42°46′30″N 0°22′19″W / 42.775°N 0.372°W |
| Vertical | 740 m (2,430 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,250 m (7,380 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,510 m (4,950 ft) |
| Skiable area | 176 km (109 mi) |
| Runs | 90 |
| Longest run | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Lift system | 11 chairlifts, 7 ski tows, 4 magic carpets |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowmaking | 34 km (20 mi), 550 cannons |
| Night skiing | 1 piste |
| Website | formigal.com |
Formigal, also known as Aramón Formigal-Panticosa, is a popular ski resort located in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It's found near the town of Sallent de Gallego in the beautiful Tena Valley, within the Huesca province of Aragon. If you're flying in, the closest international airports are in Zaragoza, Spain, and Lourdes, France.
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About the Ski Resort
Formigal-Panticosa offers a huge area for skiing and snowboarding, with about 182 kilometers (113 miles) of marked ski trails, called pistes. The highest point you can reach is Tres Hombres peak, which is 2,250 meters (7,382 feet) above sea level. This means you get a big vertical drop of 740 meters (2,428 feet) for exciting descents! Most of the slopes face north and northeast, which helps keep the snow in great condition.
The main part of the resort is a town built just for skiers, located at 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) high. It has many hotels and apartments where visitors can stay. From here, an 8-seat chairlift takes people up to the slopes. Before 2004, a gondola called "El huevo" (meaning "The egg") was used for access.
The resort is spread across five different mountain valleys. These areas are called Tres Hombres (Sextas), Izas-Sarrios, Anayet, El Portalet, and "Panticosa". You can reach each valley by car or a bus service. Each valley has its own parking and service area where the chair lifts start.
In 2008, Formigal-Panticosa was chosen to host the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships. This was a big event for young, talented skiers from all over the world.
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Former Formigal logo
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Ski Lifts: Getting Around
The resort has 37 modern ski lifts to help you get up the mountain quickly. These lifts are designed to carry many people at once.
- 1 eight-seat chairlift
- 1 eight-seat cable car
- 5 six-seat chairlifts
- 9 four-seat chairlifts
- 3 two-seat chairlifts
- 10 carpet lifts (great for beginners!)
- 10 ski lifts (also known as T-bars or J-bars)
Ski Slopes: Fun for Everyone
Formigal-Panticosa offers 147 different ski trails, or pistes, for all skill levels. They are color-coded to show how difficult they are:
- - 12 beginner slopes, perfect for learning.
- - 36 easy slopes, good for practicing.
- - 52 intermediate slopes, for those who are comfortable skiing.
- - 42 expert slopes, for experienced skiers looking for a challenge.
- 5 special routes
- 1 Snowpark, where you can try jumps and tricks.
Services at the Resort
The resort has many services to make your visit enjoyable:
- 8 restaurants where you can grab a meal or a snack.
- 2 ski schools where you can take lessons to improve your skills.
- 2 snow gardens for children, safe places for little ones to play in the snow.
- 2 kindergartens for younger kids.
- 5 ski hiring stores where you can rent all the equipment you need.
See also
In Spanish: Aramón Formigal para niños
