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    Spain, Europe

    Cerler

    Cerler reaches 2,630m with the Pyrenees' largest vertical drop of 1,133m. Ski 80km of terrain in Spain's Benasque Valley.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    Opens
    13 Dec 2025
    Closes
    21 Apr 2026
    Days open
    129
    Annual snow
    5m
    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Cerler is the highest ski resort in the Aragonese Pyrenees, reaching 2,630m at the Gallinero summit and delivering the largest skiable vertical drop in the entire Pyrenean range at 1,133m. Operated under the Aramón group, the resort spreads across 80km of marked pistes and 72 runs in the Benasque Valley, divided between two distinct sectors — Cerler and Ampriu — both connected by chairlift and each with their own base facilities. The terrain skews toward challenging ground, with 22% expert, 38% advanced and 26% intermediate runs, though 14% beginner terrain and two dedicated snow garden areas at Cerler and Ampriu make it a workable destination for families introducing younger skiers to the mountain.

    The surrounding landscape is genuinely spectacular, with more than 60 peaks exceeding 3,000m in the immediate vicinity — including Aneto at 3,404m, the highest summit in the Pyrenees. The majority of Cerler's skiing sits above 2,000m, ensuring strong snow retention across a season that runs from December through late April. A standout feature of the resort is the 9km descent from the Gallinero peak all the way to the valley base at 1,500m — widely regarded as the longest run in the Pyrenees, winding through open bowls, pine forest and varied pitch changes across the full 1,133m vertical.

    1130m
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    Runs
    80 km
    Piste
    5m
    Annual snow
    The Terrain

    72 runs across 80 km of piste

    Cerler spreads 72 runs across 80 km of piste of terrain. It leans advanced at 38%, with 10 beginner runs to find your feet and 43 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.

    Terrain split
    72
    runs
    72 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner10 runs · 14%
    Intermediate19 runs · 26%
    Advanced27 runs · 38%
    Expert16 runs · 22%
    Time it right

    When to visit Cerler

    Cerler operates from mid-December through late April, with the 2025/26 season running from 13 December to 21 April. The resort records an average annual snowfall of around 5 metres, with the snowiest period typically falling in the first week of March, when the central Pyrenees regularly receives its heaviest accumulations. High-altitude terrain dominates the ski area — most of the skiable acreage sits above 2,000m — which means snow quality holds well across the full season, particularly on the north and east-facing aspects that shade from afternoon sun. The base depth at the current point in the 2025/26 season sits at 260cm with a season total of 489cm, reflecting a strong winter in the Aragonese Pyrenees.

    The resort's position deep in the Benasque Valley creates a sheltered microclimate that buffers the ski area from the high winds that periodically affect more exposed Pyrenean resorts, allowing lifts to operate on days when neighbouring mountains shut down upper installations. Spring conditions at Cerler tend to be reliable into April, with the altitude of the Gallinero summit maintaining cold temperatures and preserving cover on upper runs. The resort's snowiest calendar week averages around 24cm of new snow, with the March peak aligning well with school holiday periods and making mid-season the most popular window for visiting.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    13 Dec 2025
    Opens
    21 Apr 2026
    Closes
    129
    Days open
    5 m
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Cerler, and where to stay

    Cerler sits in the Benasque Valley in the province of Huesca, in the Aragon region of northeastern Spain — one of the most scenically dramatic valleys in the entire Pyrenean range. The resort base is perched above the village of Cerler at 1,500m, with the historic market town of Benasque just 6km further down the valley providing the main accommodation and restaurant hub for visitors. Benasque has earned a well-deserved reputation as the mountaineering capital of the Pyrenees, serving as the access point for expeditions to Aneto, Monte Perdido and Posets — three of the range's most significant summits — which gives the valley a year-round mountain culture rarely found at ski-focused destinations.

    The closest major airport for international travellers is Zaragoza, approximately 200km and around three hours by road via Barbastro, Graus and Campo. Lourdes and Lleida-Alguaire airports are both within three hours' drive, with Toulouse in France also viable for travellers connecting onward. Barcelona is around three to four hours. The town of Benasque offers traditional Aragonese stone architecture, tapas bars, and a lively après-ski scene that operates on Spanish time — meaning dinner before 9pm is firmly optional. As an Aramón group member, a Cerler lift ticket also unlocks access to Formigal-Panticosa, Javalambre and Valdelinares under the multi-resort Aramón pass.

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    Current conditions

    Snow Report
    Updated 23 Aug 2026
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    7-Day Outlook

    2,630 mUpdated Aug 24, 2026 at 4:02 AMOpen-Meteo

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    Temp12° / 9°°C
    Snow0.0cm(100%)
    Wind29 km/h S

    Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

    Understanding the Cerler snow report

    Planning a day at Cerler? Our snow report combines official mountain data with live weather so you know exactly what conditions look like right now, from the 1500m base to the 2630m summit.

    Snow measurements

    Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Cerler, summit conditions (2630m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.

    Weather conditions

    Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Cerler's 1500m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

    Data sources

    Snowfall and depth figures for Cerler come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 19 lifts, including 5 quad chairlifts and 2 6-person chairlifts.

    When to check

    The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Cerler's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.