THE 10 THINGS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT FORMIGAL
We present you the ten things you did not know about Formigal, one of the most modern resorts that offers you both the best services and the best facilities in the heart of the Pyrenees. The most fashionable station of the moment!
1. WHEN WAS FORMIGAL BORN?
Formigal was born in 1964 with its first chair lifts and a hotel. The original nucleus of the station arose around the Izas valley, although the first extensions would be to the south.
Later, it would extend to the north along the border with France, giving rise to the stations Anayet and Portalet
Finally, in 2007 and 2008 the station already had 137 kilometers of slopes, a toboggan run and a snowshoe circuit and new off-piste itineraries.
2. WHAT ARE THE TRACKS AND LIFTS LIKE
Of the 137 skiable kilometers distributed in more than 100 slopes along four valleys, there are 7 green, 19 blue, 33 red and 38 black. The minimum height is 1510 and the maximum is 2250. As for the chairlifts, we have ten with different seats.
All the services offered by the station are located in the area of sixths 1500 and from there you can reach the Cantal/Sarrios area by a modern eight-seater chairlift. It also connects with the Portalet area at the other end. Also from Sarrios you can get to the beautiful area of Izas.
The Fuera Pistas have many possibilities with different marked itineraries. In the high and shady areas of Portalet and Izas the best powder snow of the season accumulates. In addition, there are freeride areas with ski-bus, that is, we must use the bus to return, they also have the ski-ratrac.
3. WHAT SERVICES OFFER
You can discover the services it offers on our blog where we tell you the ten après-ski plans to do at the formigal resort. However, here we are going to give you a brief summary of them.
Through the Tena Valley you have the chance to do traditional sledding for 2.5 kilometers at night in a completely illuminated area. A unique experience that only formigal offers you. If you are over 12 years old do not miss this great opportunity. However, children also have their own sledding area, called Nieve Aventura, a great place for them to get their first contact with snow.
There is a clinic in the Izas area, shops, ski and snowboard rental, ski school and nursery both in Izas and in Portalet. Excellent bus and train service between sectors, urbanization and parking it is also free .
4. MARCHICA, A PARTY YOU WILL NOT FORGET
In the heart of the Pyrenees is one of the best winter festivals. Marchica is a place where you can enjoy music and ski, the perfect place to go with your friends. In addition, it has the best DJs like Diego Aguas to whom we did an interview which you can see by clicking here. You will not find the atmosphere that Marchica gives you anywhere else and what better plan than to go to a disco in the middle of the mountains. Since 2009 Marchica has been a success among fans of skiing and partying.
5. THE PANTICOSA SPA, A PLACE WHERE YOU RELAX
In other articles we have told you about the history panticosa spa or the large number of benefits for your health that They offer these kinds of places. Located in the same town of Panticosa, also among the snow-capped mountains, you can relax after a hard day of skiing. If you are more of a relaxer and less of a party, this spa offers you all kinds of saunas and hydromassage fountains from which you will leave refreshed.
6. THE LATEST SERVICES
It offers the usual services of a ski resort as we have mentioned before from ski lifts, infirmary, ski school, equipment rental, restaurants, etc.
However, Formigal has been able to renew itself as one of the leading resorts in our country and has 3 special slopes: Snow Park, Video Slalom and Tubers.
Since 2006, summer activities began in the Anayet area with an operational chairlift and the installation of a children's playground. In addition, the old cable car has been replaced by a chairlift. In 2008 a new avalanche prevention system came into service
7. YOUR GREAT HOTEL OFFER
Thanks to the high demand of skiers who have come to Formigal in recent years, its hotel offer has also grown and we find the most luxurious and cozy accommodations. Below we are going to describe the four best hotels in the area.
First of all, Son Formigal is already popular with those who have been able to spend a week. The hotel is very comfortable for skiers, since it is only 5 minutes from the slopes of Formigal. In the same accommodation you can buy ski passes, in addition to renting ski equipment and offering a babysitting service with children's entertainment for the little ones to enjoy while the adults slide down the mountain.
Another of the four-star accommodations is the hotel Saliecho very close to the ski lifts and with very complete services. In addition, we recommend that you go to the popular Ondarribia restaurant for its delicious dishes from the area and where a full continental breakfast is also prepared daily. You can enjoy a sunny day on its terrace with views of the incredible Aragonese Pyrenees.
On the other hand, the Nievesol hotel is perfect for its value for money and its distance from the slopes. If your priority is skiing, this is the accommodation you should go to. It is located in the same urbanization of Formigal, from where we can go to the slopes for free, without having to take the car, thanks to the Skibus that is made available to customers and that stops at the hotel itself.
Finally, we cannot forget Aragon Hills, the most luxurious hotel in the area, 400 meters from the Furco chairlift. It has 157 modern-style rooms, including 23 duplex suites. In its facilities we will have everything we need for our stay.
8. LAS MUGAS, A VERY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
In the heart of the Pyrenees, Las Mugas offer you an exclusive rest area where you can live an unforgettable ski experience under the starry sky of the Pyrenees. Dare to enter the nature of the mountains, relax inside the muga. In addition, you can be the first skier to descend the mountains of Formigal, since it will be getting up and putting on some skis.
9. THE BEST RESTAURANTS YOU SHOULD TRY
The gastronomy of the Pyrenees is very varied and of high quality, that is why we are going to introduce you to some of the places where they offer you the best quality in their dishes.
First of all, the Vidocq Restaurant will surprise you with some of its specialties, such as the delicious crystal bread with ham, the sweet rice with wild asparagus, the deer meat or the sirloin tataki on crumbs. As you can see, it combines traditional food with the most fashionable dishes such as tataki.
On the other hand, you cannot miss a good barbecue at Asador Borrullán which allows you to savor original and tasty proposals, such as grilled meats, fish, scrambled eggs with mushrooms, snails, rice dishes and a endless delights more.
10. HOW TO GET TO THE FORMIGAL STATION
The best way to get to the station if you don't have your own vehicle is to take the train or the bus, which lasts 5 hours and 13 minutes from Madrid and costs around 45 euros.
As you can see, Formigal is the perfect resort to go skiing in winter as it offers you all kinds of services and its facilities are in perfect condition. Skiing, relaxation and fun are the three words that define it.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- HOW MANY TRACKS DOES FORMIGAL HAVE?
Formigal has a total of 97 pistes: 26 easy pistes, thirty-three intermediate pistes and thirty-eight difficult pistes
- AT WHAT HEIGHT IS FORMIGAL?
Formigal is located at an altitude of 1550 meters
- HOW TO PARK IN FORMIGAL?
There are car parks in all the access areas to the station: Panticosa gondola, Sextas, Sarrios, Anayet and Portalet. They also offer rental car parks for the whole season in the areas of the Cable Car (Panticosa sector), Sextas and Anayet (Formigal sector).
- WHERE IS FORMIGAL?
Formigal is located in the municipality of Sallent de Gállego in Huesca
- WHAT CAN I EAT IN FORMIGAL WITH CHILDREN?
In formigal with children you can eat at the Trattoria Cantal pizzeria or at the Sabocos hamburger restaurant
- WHO DOES FORMIGAL BELONG TO?
Formigal belongs to the Aramón group, which owns the Cerles Javalambre, Panticosa and Valdelinares stations
- WHEN DOES FORMIGAL OPEN?
Formigal opened in 2021 on November 27, which is when all the ski slopes in Spain usually open
- HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO RENT THE EQUIPMENT IN FORMIGAL?
The rental of ski equipment in formigal is around 29.00 euros for an adult, while for children its price is 22 euros for the complete material
- HOW MANY INHABITANTS DOES FORMIGAL HAVE?
Formigal has a population of around 202 inhabitants who are mainly dedicated to the tourism sector.
- WHEN WAS FORMIGAL CREATED?
Formigal was created on May 2, 1964 with the initial objective of being a ski resort, complementary businesses, hotels and urbanizations.
