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Panticosa-Los Lagos
Logo Aramón Panticosa.png
Location Tena Valley, Pyrenees, Spain
Nearest city Jaca
Top elevation 2200 m
Base elevation 1350 m
Skiable area 34 km
Runs 38
Lift system 1 gondola lift. 6 chair lifts. 5 ski tows. 3 magic carpet lifts.
Website http://www.panticosa-loslagos.com
Logo panticosa
Former logo of Panticosa-Los Lagos

Panticosa-Los Lagos, also known as Aramón Panticosa, is a fun ski resort located near the town of Panticosa. You can find it in the beautiful Tena Valley in the western Pyrenees mountains of Spain. It's a great place for winter sports!

Discover the Panticosa Ski Resort

This resort has 34 kilometers of marked ski runs. It's known as one of the most family-friendly resorts in the Pyrenees. The highest point you can reach is Sabocos peak, which is 2200 meters (about 7,200 feet) above sea level. From top to bottom, there's a big drop of 850 meters (about 2,800 feet)!

The resort's base is in the town of Panticosa, which sits at 1350 meters (about 4,400 feet) high. Here, you'll find hotels and apartments. A special gondola lift takes you from the town up to the ski slopes. The resort covers two mountain valleys, called Petrosos and Sabocos. You can get to the upper Sabocos valley using a fast four-seat chair lift.

Ski Lifts at Panticosa

Panticosa has many modern lifts that can carry lots of people quickly. They are always working to make them even better. The resort has:

  • 1 gondola lift (like a cable car with enclosed cabins).
  • 6 chair lifts (open chairs that carry you up the mountain).
  • 5 ski tows (a rope or bar that pulls you along the snow).
  • 3 magic carpet lifts (a moving conveyor belt, great for beginners!).

Ski Runs for All Levels

The resort offers 38 different ski runs, so there's something for everyone!

  •       4 runs for beginners. These are very easy slopes.
  •       14 easy runs. Perfect for those who are getting comfortable on skis.
  •       16 intermediate runs. These are a bit more challenging.
  •       4 expert runs. These are the steepest and most difficult slopes.

Resort Services and Fun

Panticosa-Los Lagos offers several services to make your visit easy and enjoyable:

  • 1 restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat.
  • 1 skiing school to help you learn or improve your skills.
  • 1 snow garden for younger children to play safely.
  • 1 kindergarten for little ones.
  • 1 ski hiring store where you can rent all your ski gear.

See Also

Kids robot.svg You can also find more information in Spanish: Aramón Panticosa para niños

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