With 137 km. for skiing more than 100 tracks across four valleys, is the station of Formigal. It is one of the favorite destinations for skiers and winter sports where Spanish enjoy all kinds of activities in this time of year.
With the arrival of snow, the ski resort during the winter to cram down its slopes, with a vertical drop of 740 meters. Slopes for all levels with 23 lifts that can carry up to 34,054 people per hour.
According to legend, the mountain had formigas Formigal white ants in Aragon, the goddess who protected Culibillas. Balaitus claimed many of them and then came the snow in Formigal.
And in Formigal is not lack of anything for skiers and mountain lovers in this place that wears her coat in winter white and purest green in summer. Located at 98 km. Huesca, Valle de Tena, for many it is the most beautiful part of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
The typical architecture consists Pyrenees with a dark slate and stone mixes. There are many hill villages with large forests around left visitors breathe the pure air of their environment.
The typical dish of this area is the lamb and the iconic recipe chilindrón. The sausage in this area as the cheeses Aragonese must surely try to find out what is spoken.
Jaca is a staple in the valley town of Aragon for her beauty and status. Its ancient monuments, picturesque streets and occupy much of the town. The Cathedral of St. Peter or his Citadel not go unnoticed in this village in the valley. A city with a rich history that also has the Benedictine Monastery, the Clock Tower and City Hall, among others, very pretty and well preserved.
A1 km from the French border and 27 km. Jaca is Candanchú, with one of the most pioneering resorts in our country. It is not known for being one of the most modern and extensive in Spain. Its advantage over other resorts is situated in an area sheltered from the wind, the conditions are to be splendid all year. The view from Candanchú are impressive snow between about 100 and 120 times a year.
Canfranc is another border town in the middle of the deep valley. Their inhabitants have always been devoted to commerce and the passenger accommodation of these lands. And this village is that the Way of Santiago Aragon. Canfrac suffered serious fires but nevertheless still retains some of its architectural heritage. The remains of the medieval castle, the facade of the tower … They are some of the charms of this town in a valley worth seeing.
The Valley of Tena and both monumental and artistic whole landscape of this place has great appeal both summer and winter. In winter visited by fans and experts from enjoying snow sports every year in this area. In summer, hikers nature walk and make mountain routes and trails of all kinds to observe these unique valleys Aragonese.