Formigal at a glance
- Ideal for
- Big ski area: 182 km, 142 runs and 5 itineraries
- Advanced skiers: 50 red and 41 black runs
- From Pau: 74 km via the Pourtalet pass
- Less suitable if
- If you want green runs: 11 out of 142 runs
- Getting to Panticosa on skis: you need the bus
Weather, snow and webcams in Formigal
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Formigal
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in Formigal besides skiing
Formigal piste map and ski area
Beginners: beginner areas at Sextas, Anayet and at the Panticosa gondola arrival
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Formigal lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Formigal-Panticosa · 1 day | €63 | €50.50 |
| Formigal-Panticosa · peak days | €67 | €53.50 |
| Panticosa only · 1 day | €53 | €42.50 |
| Formigal beginner · 1 day | €35.50 | €28.50 |
2026-2027 prices · ticket office price · child 6-11 · Panticosa only on peak days: €56 and €45 · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Formigal
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Formigal, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: one shop each, at Formigal · at Panticosa, rental at the gondola
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Group ski lessons, 5 days, low season | €195 |
| Group ski lessons, 5 days, high season | €220 |
| Group ski lessons, weekend (2 days) | €100 |
| Private lesson, 1h, 1 person | €65 |
Snow gardens: Anayet from 4 months, Panticosa from age 2; snow games from age 3 · Limited places in the snow gardens: the resort advises booking
When to ski in Formigal
Best time: January to March
Getting to Formigal
On site
Urbanización Formigal, 22640 Sallent de Gállego
Where to eat and unwind in Formigal
Marchica, Sextas-Cantal zone: music and DJs at the foot of the slopes at the end of the day
Restaurants in the resort
International cuisine, evenings, at the Saliecho hotel
📍 FormigalPyrenean cuisine, cooked over embers, and vegetarian dishes
📍 Sallent de GállegoMountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Thermal water pools, sauna, hammam; from age 3
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Frequently asked questions
When does Formigal open?
The resort announces opening on Friday 27 November 2026. The official lift pass calendar runs until 4 April 2027, subject to snow conditions.
How much is a lift pass in Formigal?
At the ticket office, a Formigal-Panticosa day costs €63 for an adult, €67 on peak days (Christmas, winter weekends, 5-15 February). Child aged 6 to 11: €50.50 or €53.50. Online more than 7 days ahead, adults pay €53.50 to €63.70.
Are Formigal and Panticosa linked on skis?
No. The two sectors share the pass, but you go from one to the other by free bus between Panticosa and Formigal, with a stop at Sallent on some departures.
How do you get to Formigal from France?
By car via the Pourtalet pass: 74 km from Pau station. The nearest airports are Pau-Pyrénées (88 km) and Tarbes-Lourdes (98 km).
Is Formigal suitable for beginners?
Yes for learning: beginner areas at Sextas, Anayet and at the Panticosa gondola arrival, with a beginner pass at €35.50. The ski area has only 11 green runs out of 142 marked runs.
What is there to do in the evening in Formigal?
Marchica, at the foot of the slopes at Sextas-Cantal, serves as the après-ski. On Thursdays and Saturdays, a night sledge run follows a 2.5 km floodlit track; the Noches de La Glera offer dinner in a hut with a snow groomer ride up.
Sources and method
Resort profile: aramon.com, wikidata.org, es.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Dates: aramon.com
Lift passes: aramon.com
Getting there: aramon.com, sncf-connect.com, alsa.com, router.project-osrm.org
Accommodation: aramon.com, panticosa.com
Rental and schools: skiset.com, snowrental.com, aramon.com, formigalescuelaesqui.es, escuelaesquipanticosa.com
Restaurants and activities: aramon.com, panticosa.com
Ski area: aramon.com, es.wikipedia.org, skiset.com
Webcams: aramon.com
Comparison: baqueira.es
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: es.topsportholidays.com, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · auteur inconnu, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Willtron, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · BL2593, Domaine public, Wikimedia Commons.
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