Candanchú Ski Resort Guide
Candanchú, Spain
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,400m7,874ft |
| Resort Height | 1,560m5,118ft |
| Nearest Airports | Huesca and Pamplona |
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Candanchú
The ski area of Candanchú is in the Spanish Pyrenees at an altitude of 1,560m5,118ft.
Summary
Candanchú has direct access to 51 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,560m5,118ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,400m7,874ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Candanchú offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Candanchú.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Candanchú?
The next notable snow forecast is 15cm6in, expected on 22 December, with around 43cm17in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Candanchú Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 18 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 10 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 23 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Candanchú Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,400m7,874ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Candanchú) | 1,560m5,118ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,500m4,921ft |
| Max Vertical | 900m2,953ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Candanchú
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Candanchú Ski Schools and Candanchú Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Candanchú?
This ski resort is in the Spanish Pyrenees in Aisa, Huesca.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Candanchú is Huesca, 105 minutes drive away.
Pamplona, Pau, Lourdes, Zaragoza and Biarritz airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 22,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 7km4 miles of ski runs, with 112 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Candanchú open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
