With the arrival of winter, ski resorts open their doors and prepare to welcome the first snow-sport enthusiasts. It is easy to understand why: skiing is addictive. Drawing on ABC
1. Cerler
Cerler is located in the Aragonese Pyrenees and offers 79 skiable kilometers. It is a good choice for athletes seeking more challenging terrain, with 26 red runs and 15 black runs. It is undoubtedly a serious test for skiers.
If you still need more practice before taking on those runs, there is no need to worry. Cerler also has 8 green and 17 blue runs.
2. Formigal
Formigal, also in the Aragonese Pyrenees, is one of the Spanish resorts with the most skiable terrain. It offers 137 kilometers across 147 runs.
Beginners have more options here. Formigal has 14 green and 34 blue runs. Skiers who are new to the sport can progress gradually before preparing for its 52 red and 42 black runs.
According to the ABC Travel article, Formigal also has a leisure area offering eight activities rarely found at Spanish resorts: ski biking; ice karting on a frozen circuit; snow paintball; igloo building; sleds pulled by Nordic dogs; snake gliss, in which linked sleds descend together like a train; tubing on a banked course using a special snow tube; and snowmobiling on a purpose-built circuit in a privileged setting.
3. Astún
Astún is in the Aragonese municipality of Jaca and has 50 skiable kilometers distributed across 5 green, 18 blue, 21 red and 6 black runs.
This mid-sized resort is ideal for skiers who want to spend time with family and friends and switch off. It has a three-star hotel and a full range of services, so visitors do not have to worry about anything.
Jaca also offers many tourist attractions. After skiing, head down to take photos with your children at the Citadel of Jaca or at the monastery.
4. Baqueira-Beret
Baqueira-Beret, the largest resort in the Catalan Pyrenees, offers 155 skiable kilometers across its runs (6 green, 42 blue, 39 red and 16 black).
It is one of the resorts most frequently visited by professional skiers, who train there for competitions or simply spend the day enjoying themselves. Bear in mind that it is a difficult resort and is not recommended for beginners.
The ABC Travel article notes that the resort was awarded the Bronze Medal for Sporting Merit by Spain's National Sports Council. It is undoubtedly worth visiting—once you are ready.
5. Candanchú
According to the cited article, Candanchú in the Aragonese Pyrenees is Spain's oldest ski resort. It is a comprehensive destination suitable for expert and novice skiers alike. Its distinctive terrain shelters it from the wind, helping it remain open throughout the season.
It offers 50 skiable kilometers across 10 green, 12 blue, 16 red and 13 black runs. Experts can also ski off-piste or practice cross-country and Nordic skiing on routes through some of the area's most beautiful and spectacular landscapes.
Now we know which slopes to visit during the Christmas holidays, where we can enjoy our favorite sport in some of Spain's best destinations.
