Cerler

Cerler ski resort: slopes, facts and getting there (2026/27)

Cerler is the ski resort of the Benasque valley, in the Pyrenees of Huesca, and is part of the Aramón group. According to its technical sheet, it has 81 km of skiable terrain spread over 74 runs, between a lowest point of 1,500 m and a top of 2,630 m, served by 19 lifts. There are two entry points with car parks, Cerler 1,500 and Ampriu 1,900, and the 2026/27 season is scheduled to open on 27 November 2026.

The resort in figures

• Ski area: 81 km, 46 of them with artificial snow (529 snow cannons).
• Altitude: from 1,500 m to 2,630 m.
• Runs: 74 (10 green, 20 blue, 29 red and 15 black) plus 1 itinerary.
• Lifts: 19 (3 six-seater chairlifts, 6 four-seater chairlifts, 4 drag lifts and 6 magic carpets), with a capacity of 27,966 skiers per hour.
• Entry points: Cerler 1,500 and Ampriu 1,900, each with its own car park, ticket office and customer service desk.

Areas and runs by level

Beginners: there are beginner areas at Cota 2,000, Cerler 1,500 and the Ampriu 1,900 sector, with special lift passes for those areas. The ski schools have offices at all three.

Intermediate: the resort's signature descent is the 9Km, which Cerler itself presents as the longest skiable descent in the Pyrenees. It starts at the very top, at 2,630 m, and ends at Cerler 1,500 after nine kilometres and 1,130 m of vertical via Gallinero, Perdiz Blanca, Colladeta, Camino del Sarrau, Cota 2000, Robellóns and Les Pllanes. The resort rates it as suitable for intermediates and families.

Advanced and freestyle: with 29 red and 15 black runs, advanced skiers have plenty of terrain. The Rincón del Cielo sector has the Terrain Park, with its own lift and features for every level, and the Cronoslalom, a fenced run with permanent gates and timing, free to use from Thursday to Sunday. From the Basibé run in the Ampriu sector you reach the Boardercross.

With children: there are two snow gardens, one at each entry point. Ampriu takes children aged 1 to 6 and El Molino ages 2 to 6; places are limited, so book ahead. At Cota 2,000, the Bosque Encantado is a trail with skill challenges through mountain pines, and at Ampriu the Funny Track is an obstacle run designed for the whole family.

If you don't ski

At Ampriu 1,900 there is a terrace with a café and barbecue next to the car park, a snowshoe circuit, snowmobiles and Ampriu Park, a sledging area with its own conveyor lift. With a sightseeing ticket you can ride the Batisielles chairlift up to around 2,200 m, with views of the Aneto, Posets and Perdiguero peaks. From Cerler 1,500, the El Molino chairlift goes up to Cota 2,000.

2026/27 season and opening hours

Cerler is scheduled to open on Friday 27 November 2026, the same day as Formigal and Panticosa: we cover it in Formigal, Panticosa and Cerler plan to open on 27 November. It is a planned date and depends on snow. The resort is open from 9:00 to 17:00 and each lift has its own hours; for example, El Molino and Batisielles run from 9:00 to 16:30, Gallinero from 9:30 to 16:00 and Rincón del Cielo from 9:30 to 16:15. Customer service is open at Cerler 1,500 from 9:00 to 18:00 and at Ampriu 1,900 from 9:00 to 16:45.

Getting there and parking

From Barcelona, the resort recommends the A-2 to Barbastro, where signs for "Cerler" and "Valle de Benasque" begin. From Madrid and Zaragoza, drive to Huesca and continue on the A-22 towards Barbastro. From Pamplona and San Sebastián, the suggested route runs through Jaca, Sabiñánigo, Fiscal and Aínsa; after Aínsa, follow signs for Campo up to Cerler.

There are two public car parks, one at each entry point: Cerler 1,500 and Ampriu 1,900. At Ampriu you can also book a paid space in the area closest to the slopes. New this winter: the mayor of Benasque has stated that the Benasque–Cerler gondola will open in December, coinciding with the start of the ski season, with a proposed fare of €3.75 per ride.

Lift passes and season passes

As of 5 October 2026, Cerler has not yet published its 2026/27 day pass prices: check them on the resort's official website before you go. The resort points out that buying online is cheaper than at the ticket office. Our guide how much does skiing in Cerler cost puts together a full budget. If you plan to ski many days, the Ski Pirineos season pass (Cerler, Formigal-Panticosa, Astún, Candanchú, Javalambre and Valdelinares) costs €959 until 8 October and €1,059 from 9 October to 19 November.

Where to rent your gear

If you want to arrive with your equipment already booked, ski hire in Cerler with CaranvaSports costs from €24 a day for a full adult set (skis, boots and poles). You collect it at CaranvaSports Cerler, Avenida de la Estación 5, from 9:00 to 20:00, including the day before, with parking in front of the shop. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before and, if you book before 15 November, Caranva takes 10% off.

More about Cerler

• Cerler webcam: what the snow looks like right now.
• Cerler snow report: open runs and lifts.

Ski rental in Cerler: book equipment online and pick it up at the resort, with price locked in and free cancellation up to 24 h before.