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Espace nordique du Somport

Vallée d'Aspe, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Somport lies right at the pass between France and Spain, in the core zone of the Parc national des Pyrénées. The trails run through open high-mountain terrain at about 1,600 m and are groomed for both classic and skating. Beyond the pass, Candanchú's own Nordic loops take over on the Spanish side. After your outing, the Le Somport 1600 restaurant and a jacuzzi with views over the Aspe valley await.

Cross-country skiing

Height
1,600 m
Trails
25 km
Classic
Yes, all loops
Skating
Yes, all loops
Loops
7 loops: 1 yellow, 3 green, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 black
Season
1 December 2026–4 April 2027 (possibly until 11 April if snow is good), daily 9–17
Trail pass
€12 adult/day (+€1 support fee), ages 16–25 €10, ages 6–15 €8 (2026/27)
Level
all levels
Other
4.5 km snowshoe trail, sledging, laser shooting, ski school, discovery trail; restaurant, outdoor sauna and jacuzzi with views

Highlights

  • Trails right up to the Spanish border
  • Sauna and jacuzzi after your ski
  • Laser shooting for beginners
  • Restaurant with tapas and home cooking

Getting here

Flights
Pau-Pyrénées (PUF) approx. 85 km, approx. 1 h 30 min · Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) approx. 125 km, approx. 2 h · Zaragoza (ZAZ) approx. 165 km, approx. 2 h
Train
Bedous (TER Pau–Oloron–Bedous), 25 km; on the Spanish side, Canfranc station approx. 10 km
Bus
The Bedous–Canfranc bus line stops at the cross-country area
Car
Follow the N134 through the Vallée d'Aspe towards the Col du Somport. From Spain via Jaca and Canfranc. Winter equipment compulsory.

Accommodation

Accommodation
No accommodation at the cross-country area itself; Candanchú (approx. 3 km, Spain) has hotels and flats.
Places to stay nearby
Candanchú and Canfranc-Estación (5–15 min), Urdos and Etsaut in the Aspe valley (approx. 20 min), Jaca (approx. 40 min)
TipsThe family package (2 adults + 2 children, with equipment) is good value. Book the sauna/jacuzzi in advance during school holidays.
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42.8062° N, 0.5476° W

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