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Valgrande-Pajares is the resort on the Pajares pass, in the council of Lena, beneath Cueto Negro, El Cellón and Las Tres Marías, peaks of about 2,000 metres. It opened in 1954, which makes it one of the oldest in Spain.
Runs and lifts
The resort's snow report counts 38 runs, served by one gondola, the Cuitu Negru, two chairlifts, two drag lifts and two conveyor belts. There is a snowpark, a touring run and a cross-country and mushing circuit. The lower area, next to the ticket offices, is the beginners' area, with its own conveyor. The resort does not publish on its website the total length or the breakdown by colour.
How much a day costs
With the published rates for the 2025-2026 season, the day pass costs €29 for adults and €25 for children in high season, and €23 and €21 in low season. Skier's day, on Fridays in low season, comes to €16. There are four-hour, half-resort, beginners' or snowpark, and conveyor passes, from €10. The cross-country or mushing pass costs €5 a day. Multi-day passes are also valid for Fuentes de Invierno, and the 4-day, 4-resort pass (Fuentes, Pajares, San Isidro and Leitariegos) costs €70 for adults. The resort has not yet confirmed the opening date or the 2026-2027 rates.
Lessons, hire and services
The Pajares Ski School gives lessons in skiing, snowboarding, cross-country and freestyle and has a nursery for ages 3 to 6. The resort has official hire, a medical service at the foot of the slopes and two cafés: Telesilla, in the lower area, and Cuitu Negru, at the top. At the foot of the slopes are the Telesilla and Toribión accommodations.
Getting there
From Oviedo, along the A-66 to Campomanes and the N-630 to the Pajares pass. From León, along the N-630 to La Robla and Busdongo, and the climb to Valgrande. Asturias airport is about 80 km away.
Who it's for
Is it for you?
Map
Park, eat and stay nearby
What you have around the starting point.
More to do
More plans in Valgrande-Pajares and Fuentes de Invierno
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Come on Friday
On skier's day, in low season, the lift pass costs €16.
- 2Buy the pass with Fuentes
Multi-day passes are valid at both resorts for two seasons.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ski at Pajares?
With the 2025-2026 rates, €29 for adults in high season and €23 in low season.
When does it open?
The 2026-2027 date was pending confirmation in November 2026.
Does it have a school and hire?
Yes, the Pajares Ski School and official hire, at the base.
How do you get there from Oviedo?
By the A-66 to Campomanes and the N-630 to the pass: under an hour.