Rules for visiting Formigal-Panticosa
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 ZEC ES2410002 Pico y turberas del Anayet (Natura 2000 Network), in the surroundings of the Anayet sector; includes the Singular Wetland "Ibones del Anayet", so its public-use rules also apply. Source: boa.aragon.es
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsFree camping is prohibited in Aragón. High-mountain camping is allowed above 1,500 m and at least a 2-hour walk from any access by motor vehicle, with prior notice to the comarca and to 112 SOS Aragón, and a maximum of 3 overnight stays.Source: boa.aragon.es
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsPanticosa has three marked ski touring routes: Petrosos (1.14 km, +170 m), Yandel (2.5 km, +332 m) and La Bandera (6 km, +819 m). The ski touring pass includes 2 ascents on any Panticosa lift except the Fobas chairlift.Source: formigal-panticosa.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedThe resort does not allow animals on the gondola or on the chairlifts. They are also not allowed in the restaurant areas.Source: formigal-panticosa.com
🛸 Drones
- Permit requiredTo fly a drone in Natura 2000 Network areas, such as the ZEC Pico y turberas del Anayet, you must request authorisation or a report from INAGA (Instituto Aragonés de Gestión Ambiental, the Aragon Environmental Management Institute).Source: aragon.es
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsIn permitted camping, portable stoves or burners must be kept at least 10 m from any tent and stored safely, without prejudice to forest fire regulations. Camping is not allowed in forest areas with a serious fire risk.Source: boa.aragon.es
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsYou can go tobogganing with the night-time Tobogganing activity: Thursdays and Saturdays from 17:30 to 21:00, from the Sallent chairlift to Cantal and down the illuminated Río run to Sextas. It costs €46, a helmet is mandatory and only people aged 12 to 64 may take part.Source: formigal-panticosa.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedSwimming is prohibited all year round in the Ibones del Anayet. Camping is prohibited in the wetland and in its surrounding protection zone from 21 June to 21 September (Order MAT/221/2026, in force for 5 years).Source: boa.aragon.es
- With conditionsFreeride only when the resort is open, with a valid lift pass and type 2 or 3 insurance. You must carry a probe, shovel and avalanche transceiver (ARVA). Black runs marked with diamonds and orange itineraries are outside the resort's control.Source: formigal-panticosa.com
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Formigal-Panticosa?
- With conditions. Free camping is prohibited in Aragón. High-mountain camping is allowed above 1,500 m and at least a 2-hour walk from any access by motor vehicle, with prior notice to the comarca and to 112 SOS Aragón, and a maximum of 3 overnight stays.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Formigal-Panticosa?
- With conditions. Panticosa has three marked ski touring routes: Petrosos (1.14 km, +170 m), Yandel (2.5 km, +332 m) and La Bandera (6 km, +819 m). The ski touring pass includes 2 ascents on any Panticosa lift except the Fobas chairlift.
- Can you bring a dog to Formigal-Panticosa?
- Prohibited. The resort does not allow animals on the gondola or on the chairlifts. They are also not allowed in the restaurant areas.
- Can you fly a drone at Formigal-Panticosa?
- Permit required. To fly a drone in Natura 2000 Network areas, such as the ZEC Pico y turberas del Anayet, you must request authorisation or a report from INAGA (Instituto Aragonés de Gestión Ambiental, the Aragon Environmental Management Institute).
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Formigal-Panticosa?
- With conditions. In permitted camping, portable stoves or burners must be kept at least 10 m from any tent and stored safely, without prejudice to forest fire regulations. Camping is not allowed in forest areas with a serious fire risk.
- Where can you go sledging at Formigal-Panticosa?
- With conditions. You can go tobogganing with the night-time Tobogganing activity: Thursdays and Saturdays from 17:30 to 21:00, from the Sallent chairlift to Cantal and down the illuminated Río run to Sextas. It costs €46, a helmet is mandatory and only people aged 12 to 64 may take part.
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.