Skisteder i Spain
Spanish skiing is a genuine surprise. Baqueira Beret in the Val d'Aran is a full sized Pyrenean resort with over 160 km of piste and the country's most reliable snow, while Sierra Nevada in Andalusia is the highest resort in Western Europe outside the Alps and skis into May with the Mediterranean visible from the summit. Prices sit well below the Alps and the atmosphere is late, loud and long lunched.
All 5 Spain ski resorts by size
Ranked by kilometres of marked piste on the resort's main lift pass.
- 1Formigal PanticosaPyrenees, SpainFour linked valleys in the Aragonese Pyrenees with sunny south facing pistes.176 km
- 2Baqueira BeretPyrenees, SpainSpain's largest ski area. Long tapas lunches, sunny north facing bowls and reliable powder.165 km
- 3La Molina MasellaPyrenees, SpainSpain's oldest ski resort, linked to Masella for the biggest area in the Catalan Pyrenees.141 km
- 4Sierra NevadaAndalusia, SpainSunny slopes and vibrant vibes in Europe's southernmost ski resort.113 km
- 5AstúnPyrenees, SpainCompact Aragonese Pyrenees resort with a strong ski school and quiet lifts.50 km
Highest skiing in Spain
- Sierra Nevada3300 m
- Baqueira Beret2610 m
- La Molina Masella2537 m
- Astún2300 m
- Formigal Panticosa2250 m
Best for beginners and families
- La Molina Masella141 km
- Baqueira Beret165 km
- Sierra Nevada113 km
- Formigal Panticosa176 km
- Astún50 km
Cheapest lift passes
- Astún54 USD
- La Molina Masella55 USD
- Formigal Panticosa58 USD
- Sierra Nevada60 USD
- Baqueira Beret69 USD
Frequently asked questions
- Is the snow reliable in Spanish resorts?
- The Pyrenean resorts get substantial Atlantic snowfall and Baqueira Beret is dependable from January. Sierra Nevada relies on altitude and heavy snowmaking, and skis best from February onwards.
- Which is the biggest Spanish ski resort?
- Baqueira Beret, with around 165 km of marked piste across three linked sectors.