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Cerler
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Cerler

Valle de Benasque, Huesca, Aragon

Cerler lies in the Valle de Benasque, Aragon's highest valley, with Aneto and the Maladeta massif just round the corner. The resort starts at the old village of Cerler at about 1,500 m and reaches up to 2,630 m. That gives it one of the biggest vertical drops in Spain. The area has three parts: Cerler, Ampriu and the newer Castanesa valley. From the top you can see the highest peaks of the Pyrenees. Benasque below is a charming mountain village with plenty of restaurants.

Alpine skiing

Height
1,500–2,630 m
Pistes
81 km
Runs
10202915
Lifts
19
Season
early December–early April
Lift pass
Approx. €58.50 adult/day (Skiresort.info, main season). Check Aramón's online shop for daily prices.
Level
all levels
Snowmaking
529 snow cannons, approx. 46 km of pistes with artificial snow
Snow park
Ampriu Park and a snowmobile circuit

Highlights

  • Views of Aneto (3,404 m), the highest peak in the Pyrenees
  • Big vertical drop, from 1,500 to 2,630 m
  • The Castanesa valley with newer lifts
  • Gondola from Benasque

Getting here

Flights
Lleida-Alguaire (ILD) approx. 160 km, approx. 2 h 15 min · Zaragoza (ZAZ) approx. 220 km, approx. 2 h 45 min · Toulouse (TLS) approx. 230 km, approx. 3 h · Barcelona (BCN) approx. 330 km, approx. 3 h 45 min
Train
Monzón-Río Cinca (Renfe) approx. 120 km. No good rail connection; a car is recommended.
Bus
Regional bus Huesca–Barbastro–Graus–Benasque (Alosa). Ski buses in the valley during the season.
Car
A-22 or N-123 to Barbastro and Graus, then the A-139 through the Congosto de Ventamillo to Benasque (6 km to Cerler). Free parking at El Molino (Cerler) and Basibé (Ampriu). Chains are often needed on the last stretch.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Hotels and flats in Cerler village, several near the lifts
Places to stay nearby
Benasque (6 km, approx. 10 min, or by gondola), Anciles and Eriste (approx. 10–15 min), Castejón de Sos (approx. 20 min)
TipsStay in Benasque for the restaurants and nightlife. Early in the season Ampriu often has the best snow.
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42.5869° N, 0.5402° E

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