Rules for visiting Candanchú (fondo)
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within SPA (Special Protection Area for Birds) ES0000137 Los Valles (Natura 2000 Network). The opinion of the Aragón Nature Protection Council on the Candanchú-Astún link assesses how it affects this area, so its public-use rules also apply. Source: aragon.es
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- ProhibitedWild camping is prohibited throughout Aragón (art. 14.2 Decree 61/2006). Only high-mountain camping is allowed: above 1,500 m, at least a 2-hour walk from any vehicle access, for a maximum of 3 nights, and reported beforehand to the competent body and to 112.Source: boa.aragon.es
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- AllowedThe resort car park is free and accepts vehicles until full. It has a space reserved for motorhomes. The website does not clarify whether overnight stays are allowed.Source: candanchu.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- ProhibitedThe resort asks that you do not climb the slopes on ski touring skis for safety reasons. After closing time (hours from 9:00 to 17:00) access is not allowed: there are machines grooming, tensioned cables and large movements of snow.Source: candanchu.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedThe resort's regulations prohibit bringing animals into the sledding area. The section on the cross-country ski circuit is listed as "pending drafting".Source: candanchu.com
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsOnly in the designated area and with the access pass. Wooden sleds, metal sleds and non-approved sleds are prohibited. Rented sleds must not leave the area. Children up to 1.20 m must always be accompanied by an adult. Skiing is not allowed in this area.Source: candanchu.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedThe lift pass is personal: it must not be transferred, resold or lent to another person. You must carry it with you and show it when asked. The lifts are reserved for skiers and snowboarders.Source: candanchu.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Candanchú (fondo)?
- Prohibited. Wild camping is prohibited throughout Aragón (art. 14.2 Decree 61/2006). Only high-mountain camping is allowed: above 1,500 m, at least a 2-hour walk from any vehicle access, for a maximum of 3 nights, and reported beforehand to the competent body and to 112.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Candanchú (fondo)?
- Allowed. The resort car park is free and accepts vehicles until full. It has a space reserved for motorhomes. The website does not clarify whether overnight stays are allowed.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Candanchú (fondo)?
- Prohibited. The resort asks that you do not climb the slopes on ski touring skis for safety reasons. After closing time (hours from 9:00 to 17:00) access is not allowed: there are machines grooming, tensioned cables and large movements of snow.
- Can you bring a dog to Candanchú (fondo)?
- Prohibited. The resort's regulations prohibit bringing animals into the sledding area. The section on the cross-country ski circuit is listed as "pending drafting".
- Where can you go sledging at Candanchú (fondo)?
- With conditions. Only in the designated area and with the access pass. Wooden sleds, metal sleds and non-approved sleds are prohibited. Rented sleds must not leave the area. Children up to 1.20 m must always be accompanied by an adult. Skiing is not allowed in this area.
Before you go
Rules collected on 11 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.