ski resorts spain

Spanish ski resorts are extemely popular places to ski and snowboard for British skiers.

Known for skiing in more different countries than any other nation, skiers from the UK take a large number of ski holidays in the ski resorts spain offers. So what do the world's most travelled skiers and snowboarders love so much about spanish ski resorts?

Below are Spain ski resort reviews for all of the top Spanish winter resorts - here you can find the best family ski resorts in spain and world class Spanish snowboard resorts in the Spanish mountains.

If you're looking for your perfect ski resort spain is likely to have what you're looking for!

Top 10 Best Ski Resorts in Spain

Formigal in Spain In the central Aragon Pyrenees Formigal offers skiers four different valleys and Spain's largest ski area. For a complete experience on and off the slopes, the ultra-modern ski station and stylish purpose-built resort of Formigal has replaced many lifts with smooth, modern detachable chairlifts and the introduction o... [more Formigal] Beginner Trails  6 runs ?km 8%  Intermediate Trails  18 runs ?km 25%  Advanced Trails  30 runs ?km 42%  Expert Trails  39 runs 39km 54%  snoman says In the central Aragon Pyrenees Formigal offers skiers four different valleys and Spain's largest ski area. For a complete experience on and off the slopes, the ultra-modern ski station and stylish purpose-built ... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Nov 2013 Resort Close May 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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Baqueira Beret in Spain Terrific value and generally good snow from Spain's top resort. Modern resort attracts families and the welcome makes up for the lack of spoken English. Good for intermediates and anyone looking for a bargain ski holiday Beginner Trails  4 runs ?km 5%  Intermediate Trails  36 runs ?km 50%  Advanced Trails  26 runs ?km 36%  Expert Trails  6 runs 6km 8%  snoman says Founded in 1964, Baqueira has grown to become Spain's largest single resort. Its latitude gives an hour more daylight for skiing than in the Alps, and it's warmer too. Well laid out, modern lift infrastructure... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close Apr 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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Sierra Nevada in Spain Direct access to 79 pistes, the majority being blue & red, with some green & black. The Borreguiles zone has a nice ski & boardercross. Lively village at night Beginner Trails  4 runs ?km 8%  Intermediate Trails  18 runs ?km 40%  Advanced Trails  18 runs ?km 40%  Expert Trails  5 runs 5km 11%  snoman says Spain's highest lifts and resort, and site of the 1996 Ski World Championships following a huge investment in infrastructure improvements. Purpose built in the 1960s and '70s, facilities include underground ca... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close May 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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Astun in Spain The futuristic and fully-equipped purpose-built centre is located in a treeless valley above Candanchu. One of the unsuccessful candidates for the 2002 Winter Olympics and put in a bid for 2010, there is a slalom stadium and ski jump at resort. Beginner Trails  25 runs 1.5km 51%  Intermediate Trails  13 runs 12.9km 26%  Advanced Trails  22 runs 17.1km 44%  Expert Trails  9 runs 9km 18%  snoman says The futuristic and fully-equipped purpose-built centre is located in a treeless valley above Candanchu. One of the unsuccessful candidates for the 2002 Winter Olympics and put in a bid for 2010, there is a slal... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close Apr 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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Candanchu in Spain Sharing a lift ticket with Astún, Candanchú has a reputation as one of Spain's toughest ski resorts. Beginner Trails  10 runs ?km 22%  Intermediate Trails  12 runs ?km 26%  Advanced Trails  18 runs ?km 40%  Expert Trails  5 runs 5km 11%  snoman says Sharing a lift ticket with Astún, Candanchú has a reputation as one of Spain's toughest ski resorts. Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close Apr 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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Cerler in Spain A purpose built ski area above the old town of Benasque and the highest resort in the Pinneos Mountains. Beginner Trails  8 runs ?km 14%  Intermediate Trails  16 runs ?km 29%  Advanced Trails  21 runs ?km 38%  Expert Trails  10 runs 10km 18%  snoman says A purpose built ski area above the old town of Benasque and the highest resort in the Pinneos Mountains. Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close Apr 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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La Molina in Spain Spain's original ski centre (established in 1911) has now expanded with villages at 1400 M, 1600 M and 1700 M. Tree-lined trails overlooking the sunny Cerdanya Valley and one of the closest resorts to the Mediterranean. Beginner Trails  11 runs ?km 25%  Intermediate Trails  12 runs ?km 27%  Advanced Trails  15 runs ?km 34%  Expert Trails  6 runs 6km 13%  snoman says Spain's original ski centre (established in 1911) has now expanded with villages at 1400 M, 1600 M and 1700 M. Tree-lined trails overlooking the sunny Cerdanya Valley and one of the closest resorts to the Medit... more Beginner Intermediate Expert Snowboarders Apres Ski Families Snowsure Ambience Value Lift Pass €? Resort Open Dec 2013 Resort Close Apr 2014 (snow conditions often influence resort opening & closing)

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All Spanish Ski Resorts

In Spain ski resort types are fairly diverse. Spanish ski resorts range from the out and out mountain towns to chic exclusive Spanish ski resorts and purpose built modern resorts. Each is among the best in its own niche, so you really need to think about what you're looking for from a ski resort in Spain, before booking a Spanish skiing holiday.

The truth is that Spanish ski resorts come in all different shapes and forms and, while most resorts in spain are good for most types of skiing and snowboarding - if you know what kind of ski holiday you're looking for, and find a Spanish ski resort aimed at exactly your type of winter holiday, you can be sure of a ski trip to remember.