Sightseeing in Formigal - what to see. Complete travel guide

The idea to build a ski resort in this part of the Aragon Pyrenees appeared quite long ago, more than fifty years ago. Investors decided to give their money for building a new resort where people could ski and have fun. Fortunately, the area was perfectly suitable for this. Many restaurants and hotel owners became interested in opening their business in Formigal. That is why the first hotel opened here just two years after the establishment of the resort. Initially, only Spanish people were arriving in Formigal in order to spend their vacations or weekends here. However, when Aramon, a large corporation, became interested in Formigal, the small resort started growing and developing at a fast pace.
What pistes can this resort offer to vacationers? Formigal offers marked ski paths for everyone regardless of age. The resort is divided into three zones that are connected to each other. These are Crestas, Anayet, and El Portalet. Special buses – ski buses – connect these areas. Each of the zones mentioned above has a well-developed ski infrastructure, so vacationers can easily find the equipment they need directly on spot. Moreover, it doesn’t matter where you decide to ski because each of the zones has a kindergarten where vacationers can leave their children while they are skiing. Professional and experienced babysitters make sure that children are safe and not bored.

Tres Hombres has one more attraction – the highest point in the resort. The peak of this mountain has an elevation of 2,250 m. It is not that easy to get to the top, but the view of the surroundings from above is very rewarding. While standing on the peak, it is so easy to understand why winter is a magical time of the year. It is even possible to see gorges in the French Pyrenees from this point. If you enjoyed the view and want to continue admiring the natural beauty of the resort, it is time to visit El Portalet.

On top of this, the traditions of hot Ibiza are alive and cherished in the snowy Spanish valley. The Anayet zone is a popular location of daily open-air concerts, and everyone is welcome to attend them. Do you want to listen to popular electronic music? Welcome to any of the local restaurants that play pleasant tunes on their open terraces.

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Survived castles around Formigal
♥ Castle 'Citadel of Jaca' Huesca, 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Lourdes' Hautes-Pyrénées, 44 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Loarre' Huesca, 53.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Marcuello' Huesca, 56.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Pau' Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 57.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Jaca' Huesca, 26.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Lourdes' Hautes-Pyrénées, 44 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Loarre' Huesca, 53.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Castle of Marcuello' Huesca, 56.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Château de Pau' Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 57.7 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Formigal
♥ Natural Park 'Valles Occidentales' , 26.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Pyrénées - Mont Perdu' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacional Park 'Ordesa y Monte Perdido' , 36.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Sierra y los Cañones de Guara' , 60.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Posets-Maladeta' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Natural Park 'Valles Occidentales' , 26.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Pyrénées - Mont Perdu' , 34.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Nacional Park 'Ordesa y Monte Perdido' , 36.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Sierra y los Cañones de Guara' , 60.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Natural Park 'Posets-Maladeta' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Formigal from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Canfranc Rail Station
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
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Distance from Formigal center - 12.1 km.
The station went desolated in 70s of the last century. For several years, it was full of burglars and vandals. A new stage in the history of the old station began in 1985, when a scientific community became interested in it. For many years, scientists have searched for a suitable location for a secret lab. In the 80s the laboratory was set in the abandoned tunnels of the station. The test facility, which carried out various physical experiments, is still working now. That’s a protected object, so tourists are allowed visiting the building of the abandoned station only in the framework of organized tours. …
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