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Jaca ski resort is in Huesca Province, Spain, in the Aragonese Pyrenees. It is Spain's oldest ski resort, founded in 1928.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Candanchú, Spain
★★★★★3.2out of 5
2,236 м
top
722 м
Vertical drop
1,514 м
base
Total slopes
50 км
Lifts
24
Vertical drop
722 м
Adult ski pass
€ 57.5 / day
Snowmaking
16 % of slopes
Opening hours
09:00 - 17:00
Trails by difficulty - 50 km total
Easy15.8 км · 32 %
Intermediate18.3 км · 37 %
Difficult15.9 км · 32 %
Snowmaking: 140 snow guns cover 16 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 57.5
Youth
€ 49
Children
€ 24.5
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Jaca ski resort is located in Huesca Province (Spain, Aragon).

Uniquely beautiful Jaca is located in the heart of the Aragonese Pyrenees, at the source of the Aragón River, near Somport Pass, 28 km from Candanchú and 111 km from Huesca. It is the oldest ski resort in Spain (established in 1928). It offers a wide choice of pistes for all ability levels, as well as a comprehensive lift network providing access to them. Visitors enjoy a fantastic holiday here. Skiers are attracted by the wide variety of pistes, convenient access and full-service accommodation centre. The resort also offers a joint lift pass with Astún ski resort.

Additional features

140 snow cannons cover 15% of the slopes.

There is a valley run from the slopes.

A ski school is available.

There are 8 competition stadiums approved by the FIS federation.

134 snow cannons cover the slopes.

Snowparks

There is no snowpark or amusement park.

There is no halfpipe.

Night skiing

The ski resort offers night skiing.

Maps

Candanchú ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
24 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 6Chairlifts
  • 14T-bars and platters
  • 1Rope tows
  • 3Magic carpets
Lifts in total
24
Capacity
23,250people/hour
Total lift length
13км
Newest lift: planned: Astún-Candanchú, 2026 г.Longest lift: planned: Astún-Candanchú, 3,000 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
+34 974 373 156
Coordinates
42.78668, -0.53734
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
09:00 - 17:00
Typical season
Early December - early April
Season
5 December 2026 - 4 April 2027
Candanchú

Mid · 1 875 м

Updated at 07:24

+13°Clearfeels like +13°
Precipitation0 mmMET
wind7 km/hMET
Snow line3 900 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Candanchú

Snowiest month:January- 7,0 cm
7,0Jan1 days
11Feb1 days
10Mar2 days
1,0Apr
14Dec1 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
JacaCandanchú
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for snow and weather in Jaca?
December, February and March appear to be the snowiest months: December averages 14 cm of snow, February 11.2 cm and March 10.2 cm. January has less snow at 7 cm, while April averages around 1 cm for the month, so the winter months are better for skiing.
How much does a lift pass cost in Jaca?
A day pass costs €57.5. The price is €49 for juniors and €24.5 for children.
How much does accommodation cost in high season?
In Jaca, accommodation starts at €209 per night. In Candanchú, accommodation options start at €1,929 per night.
Is Jaca suitable for beginners?
The resort has 15.8 km of easy pistes out of a total of 50 km, so beginners have plenty of terrain on which to start skiing. There are also 18.3 km of intermediate pistes and 15.9 km of difficult pistes.
What are the lift operating hours?
The lifts operate from 09:00 to 17:00.

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