# Alto Campoo Cantabria's ski resort: 23 runs 24 km from Reinosa, a day pass at €40 and guided snowshoeing. Opening planned for December 2026. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/cantabria/alto-campoo · Revisado: 2026-11-12 Alto Campoo is Cantabria's ski resort, at the head of the Campoo valley, in the Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, beneath summits that rise above 2,000 metres such as the Tres Mares peak. It has 23 runs and about 30 km of skiable terrain, between 1,650 and 2,125 metres, and is run by Cantur. It is not a big resort, but it is close: it is the nearest snow for Santander, Burgos, Palencia or Bilbao, and it is good for learning. ## When does it open in 2026-27? It depends on the snow. On 9 November 2026 it was closed, and the resort's management was looking towards December. Early-bird season passes are on sale from 9 to 30 November. Before setting out, check the snow report and the Tres Mares, El Chivo and Calgosa webcams at altocampoo.com, or call Infocantur on 942 310 708. ## How to get there from Santander Take the A-67 to Reinosa, about 75 km, and from there 24 km along the Alto Campoo road, which climbs via Brañavieja. Allow an hour and a quarter. From Burgos, take the A-67 or the N-623 to Reinosa, a little under two hours; from Palencia, on the A-67, around two hours. Carry chains or winter tyres: the last few kilometres can have snow and ice. If you reach Reinosa by public transport, the resort publishes the phone numbers of taxis that go up. ## Where to park In the Calgosa car park, at the foot of the slopes: 1,050 spaces, 450 free before the barrier and 600 in the fenced paid area, at €4 on weekdays and €8 at weekends and public holidays, with online booking. It opens at 8:00. On busy days it fills up, and then a shuttle runs up from Brañavieja. In 2026-27 there will be a free area for motorhomes; in the rest of the car park they cannot enter or stay overnight. ## How much does a day cost? The adult pass costs €40 online and €42 at the ticket office; the child pass, ages 7 to 12, €27; under-7s and over-70s, €5. If you are starting out, the Beginner pass costs €27 and gives access only to the learner areas; on Wednesdays, the Skier's Day, €27 with full access. The resort's rental charges €24 for a complete adult ski set and €15 for the child's with helmet. Add parking and lunch: an adult day with rental comes to around €75–90. ## Who is it for? For beginners, families and intermediate skiers: 4 green, 10 blue and 9 red runs, with no black runs. There is a snowpark, a 2.7 km cross-country circuit and several schools. If someone does not ski, there are guided snowshoe walks and a chairlift ride for €15. ## What to do The main thing is skiing at Alto Campoo, from 9:15 to 17:00. Teenagers with some experience have the snowpark. On the way down, on the road to Reinosa, stop at the source of the Ebro at Fontibre, a short walk among poplars and oaks. ## Eating and sleeping On the slopes, the Multiusos self-service and the El Chivo cafeteria. On the way down, the cocido montañés at the Complejo Puente Romano. To sleep nearby, SNÖ La Corza Blanca, in Brañavieja, five minutes away, or the inns, apartments and cabins of the Campoo de Suso valley. ## Dónde está - Zonas: Cantabrian Coast - Cerca: Liébana and Potes (a 23.4 km), Aguilar de Campoo and the Romanesque of Palencia (a 29.7 km), San Vicente de la Barquera (a 37.3 km), Comillas (a 38.4 km) ## Qué hacer - **Skiing at Alto Campoo** (7 h · Beginners and intermediates; plenty of blues and reds · Desde 40 € adult day lift pass online; €42 at the ticket office): Alto Campoo is Cantabria's ski resort, at the head of the Campoo valley, beneath Tres Mares peak, where waters rise that flow to the Cantabrian Sea, to the Mediterranean via the Ebro and to the Atlantic via the Duero. It is run by Cantur. It is a small, comfortable resort, good for learning and for a day's skiing from Santander, Burgos or Palencia. Slopes and lifts 23 slopes: 4 green, 10 blue and 9 red, about 30 km of skiable terrain, from 1,650 to 2,125 metres, facing north and north-west. The longest of the easy ones, Río Híjar II, is over 2.4 km. There are 10 lifts, chairlifts and drag lifts, a snowpark and a 2.7 km cross-country circuit. Slopes are open from 9:15 to 17:00; the lifts in the upper area close at 16:30 and those in the lower area at 16:45. Ticket offices are open from 8:30 to 16:45. What it costs in 2026-27 Day lift passAdultChild aged 7 to 12 General€40 online, €42 at the ticket office€27 Beginner, learning areas only€27€20 Skier's Day, Wednesday€27€20 Under-7s and over-70s, €5 a day. The card costs €6 and can be topped up in other seasons. A chairlift ride without skiing, €15. From 9 to 30 November 2026 season passes are on sale: €165 for new adults and €220 for the Ski Pass Plus, which includes the Fuente Dé cable car from 1 December to 28 March. Hire and lessons The resort's hire shop, in the Multiusos building (942 779 223), charges €24 a day for a full adult ski kit and €15 for the children's one with helmet; snowboard, €26. Several schools work in the area: the Alto Campoo Spanish Ski School, with more than 50 years' experience, runs weekend courses by age, from 5 to 18 years; Más Campoo gives private and group lessons. Getting there and parking From Reinosa it is 24 km along the Alto Campoo road, which climbs through Brañavieja. Bring chains: the resort is at 1,650 metres. The Calgosa car park has 1,050 spaces: 450 free before the barrier and 600 in the fenced paid zone, at €4 on weekdays and €8 on public holidays, with online booking. When it fills up, there is a shuttle bus from Brañavieja. In 2026-27 there will be a specific free car park for motorhomes. There are taxis in Reinosa that go up to the resort. When to go The resort aims to open in December, if it snows: check the snow report before leaving. At weekends and at Christmas the car park fills up; on weekdays, especially on Skier's Day Wednesdays, you ski in peace and more cheaply. - **Guided Snowshoeing at Alto Campoo** (3 h · Beginners; long 4 to 5 hour route for those who walk · Desde 30 € per person, according to the company's website): What it is Walking over snow with snowshoes and poles with a qualified guide. Más Campoo, a mountain-guide company based in Nestares, next to Reinosa, and the one the resort itself recommends for its mountain activities, sets out from the Alto Campoo resort, in the Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, 24 km from Reinosa. The routes Basic route, two to three hours: out and back to the top of the resort. It is suitable for everyone and is the good one for getting started. Challenging route, four to five hours: it climbs two summits, which the guide chooses according to the weather and the snow. One is Tres Mares peak, at about 2,170 metres, with the first stretch off-piste; the other climbs to El Cornón and the Fuente del Chivo, with its cross, and comes down the slopes after crossing the río Híjar. It requires some experience and fitness. From the top, on clear days, you can see the Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian Sea and Santander. What it includes Hire of top-range snowshoes, poles and a safety shovel, the guide with official mountain qualifications and civil liability and accident insurance. There are at most twelve people per guide. What to bring Thermal clothing, waterproof mountain boots, water and sunscreen. Add sunglasses, a hat and gloves: the sun reflects off the snow and it is usually windy at the top. Price and booking The route listing shows a price of €30 without making clear that it is for this activity, and does not publish departure times, minimum age or cancellation terms: ask when you book at mascampoo.es, at hola@mascampoo.es or on 630 824 099. It depends on there being enough snow; the resort expects to open the 2026-27 season in December. Before you go In winter the weather changes quickly at the head of the valley: the guide may change the route or the summit depending on snow, wind and visibility. It is not an activity to do on your own without experience; the off-piste routes pass through areas where you need to know how to read the snow. With children The basic route is the one that makes sense for families; check with the company beforehand from what age they accept them. With small children, another option without snowshoes is to go up on the Tres Mares chairlift for €15 and come down on it. Getting there From Reinosa, along the Alto Campoo road that climbs through Brañavieja; bring chains. Park at the Calgosa car park. For lunch afterwards, the resort cafés or, down in the valley, the restaurant at Complejo Puente Romano. If you sleep nearby, the SNÖ Hotel La Corza Blanca is in Brañavieja, five minutes from the slopes. - **Chairlift and Tres Mares Peak** (2 h · All ages on the chairlift; the summit, if used to walking · Desde 15 € chairlift ride, single rate): What it is You can go up without skiing too: the chairlift ride costs €15, a single rate, and leaves you among summits of over 2,000 metres, in the upper part of Cantabria's only ski resort. The four-seater Tres Mares chairlift reaches 2,125 metres, the resort's highest point. From the top the route to Tres Mares peak sets off, the summit that divides the waters between the Cantabrian Sea, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. On its slopes rises the río Híjar, a headwater tributary of the Ebro, which runs down the valley to Reinosa. What you see According to the guiding company Más Campoo, from this area you can see the Picos de Europa, the Cantabrian Sea and Santander on clear days. Tres Mares peak stands at around 2,170 metres in the Peña Labra range. When The chairlift runs in the ski season, during slope hours, which are 9:15 to 17:00; the lifts in the upper area close at 16:30. The walk up to Tres Mares, without snow, from late spring to autumn; with snow, only with equipment and experience, or with a guide. With snow, Más Campoo offers a snowshoe route that climbs to Tres Mares with the first stretch off-piste: it is in the guided snowshoeing listing. The 2026-27 season had not yet begun on 9 November 2026; the resort plans to open in December, depending on snow. Before going up It is a good deal colder at the top than in the car park and it is usually windy: go up with a coat, hat, gloves and sunglasses, even if the sun is shining below. In fog it is not worth it: check the resort's webcams, which has one at Tres Mares. Who it is for The chairlift ride suits all ages and anyone who does not ski but accompanies someone who does. The walk up to the summit is something else: it requires mountain-walking experience, and with snow or ice it is not for going on your own without experience. If you are with children, stay in the area where the chairlift arrives and come down on it. Getting there From Reinosa it is 24 km along the Alto Campoo road, through Brañavieja. Park at the Calgosa car park, with 450 free spaces; the ticket offices are open from 8:30 to 16:45. Information from Infocantur, on 942 310 708. How to combine it Up top, the El Chivo café, at 1,850 metres, and at the base the Multiusos one: both are in the resort cafés listing. On the way down, stop at the source of the Ebro at Fontibre, a few kilometres from Reinosa. - **Source of the Ebro at Fontibre** (45 min · All ages · Free): What it is At Fontibre, a village in the Hermandad de Campoo de Suso a few kilometres from Reinosa, the river Ebro springs up, in a setting of poplars, oaks and beeches. The village's name comes from the Latin Fontes Iberis, the sources of the Ebro. It is a short, flat and pretty walk in any season, and it is on the way to Alto Campoo along the Brañavieja road. A stone monolith topped by a small image of the Virgen del Pilar marks the spot, and in the setting there is also a sculpture by Jesús Otero that evokes the river's spring. According to Cantabria Tourism, the surroundings cover about seven hectares. The walk The Cantabrian Government, in its environmental education programme, proposes a circular interpretive route of 1.1 km, of low difficulty and about 40 minutes, which leaves from the Ebro river visitor centre, in Fontibre, reaches the source and returns. Along the way you see the riverside woodland of the headwaters, with poplars, alders and ash trees, and the river's role from here to its mouth is explained. It is short and easy, so it works well with small children. Next to the source there is parking and a picnic area. The visit is free and unrestricted, and can be made all year round. In the rain the path gets a little muddy: wear closed shoes. Dogs may go, on a lead. The Ebro at its headwaters According to the Ebro Hydrographic Confederation, the river rises at Fontibre and in its headwater stretch, as far as Quintanilla-Escalada, already in Burgos, it runs for about 87 km and collects the waters of a basin of 990 km². One of its headwater tributaries is the río Híjar, 27.5 km long, which rises on Tres Mares peak, above the ski resort. If you go up afterwards on the chairlift and Tres Mares peak, you will see where that water comes down from. Eating next door Next to the source is the Fontibre restaurant, run by Cantur, with Campoo and Cantabrian cooking, a café and a terrace. It closes for the season in autumn and reopens on 1 December. Higher up, at the foot of the resort, the restaurant at Complejo Puente Romano serves cocido montañés and roast lamb. How to combine it It fits well into a snow day without skiing: Fontibre in the morning, a ride up the chairlift and, if there is snow, an outing on guided snowshoes. In summer, without snow, the resort becomes the starting point for mountain routes, among them the one to Tres Mares peak. To sleep in the valley, the Complejo Puente Romano is beside the rivers Híjar and Guares. If you arrive by train or bus at Reinosa, there are taxis that make the trip. - **Alto Campoo Snowpark** (5 h · Skiers and snowboarders with some skill; teenagers · Desde 25 € adult snowboard lift pass, snowpark lifts only): What it is The jump and feature park at the Alto Campoo resort, Cantabria's only ski resort. You go up on the four-seater Tres Mares chairlift, and it is open from 11:00 to 16:00 when the snow allows; the rest of the resort runs from 9:15 to 17:00. The resort does not publish on its website which features it builds each season or their dimensions: they depend on the snow and the grooming machines' work, so they change throughout the winter. Lift pass You need a lift pass. There is a snowboard one, €25 for adults and €20 for children aged 7 to 12, which gives access only to the snowpark lifts: it is the cheap option if you are only going to jump. If you also want to ski down the slopes, the day lift pass costs €42 for adults and €27 for children on the official 2026-27 rate; online it works out slightly cheaper. Under-7s and over-70s pay €5. Information from Infocantur, on 942 310 708. Rules Helmet compulsory and protective gear recommended. Safety distance of 30 metres. Inspect the features before using them and throughout the day, because they change with the snow, the weather, use and maintenance. Ride in control and within your level. Do not do inverted manoeuvres: the resort advises against them because of the risk of serious injury. Anyone using the park accepts the risk and must follow the FIS safety rules. Who it is for For skiers and snowboarders who already come down blue and red slopes with ease, and above all for teenagers keen to jump. If someone in the group is just starting out, it is better for them to stay on the greens in the lower area or book a lesson; schools and equipment hire are at the resort, in the skiing at Alto Campoo listing. Season The resort expects to open the 2026-27 season in December, when there is enough snow; on 9 November 2026 it was still closed and without snow. The snowpark opens later than the slopes, when there is enough depth to build the features. Check the snow report before going up. What to bring A helmet, which is compulsory, and back and wrist protection if you have it. Goggles, gloves and sunscreen: at this altitude the sun burns even when it is cold. If you have no equipment, the resort has hire. Getting there From Reinosa it is 24 km along the Alto Campoo road, which climbs through Brañavieja; bring chains. Park at the Calgosa car park, with 450 free spaces and 600 paid. For lunch between sessions, the Multiusos and El Chivo cafés are on the slopes. ## Dónde comer - **Multiusos and El Chivo Cafés** (Café, Alto Campoo, €). Qué pedir: a burger or portions at the Multiusos; a sandwich mid-morning at El Chivo - **Complejo Puente Romano Restaurant** (Restaurant, Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, €€). Qué pedir: the cocido montañés after the slopes, or the roast suckling lamb if there are several of you ## By car: By car, with chains Alto Campoo is reached by car: 24 km from Reinosa along the Brañavieja road, up to 1,650 metres. Bring chains or winter tyres, and check the report before leaving. Presupuesto orientativo: 80–140 € por persona y día. ### Dónde dormir if you're driving - **Complejo Puente Romano** (Country house, desde 66 € / night): At the foot of the resort Puente Romano covers more than 12,000 m² at Riaño, in the Hermandad de Campoo de Suso, where the rivers Híjar and Guares meet, in the upper part of the Campoo valley. The resort's website places it about 12 km from the Alto Campoo slopes, on the same road that climbs from Reinosa. It is a rural complex with several types of accommodation, its own restaurant and ample parking, designed both for skiers in winter and for families looking for river and mountain in summer. The accommodation The complex combines five formats, all with heating, television and wifi: Rural inn: seven rooms in a stone building, with timber beams and attic ceilings; three have a hydromassage bath. Apartments: two, for four people, with a lounge, two bedrooms (one with a double bed and another with two beds), open-plan kitchen, bathroom, washing machine and a separate entrance. Stone cabins: seven, for six people, with a fireplace, two bedrooms, a double sofa bed in the lounge and a fully equipped kitchen. Wooden cabins: eight, for four people, with a fireplace, one bedroom, a double sofa bed, a kitchen and a porch with garden furniture. Campsite: pitches for a tent, caravan or motorhome. The kitchens in the apartments and cabins have a fridge, microwave, ceramic hob, utensils, toaster and coffee machine, so you can make your own meals without depending on the restaurant. For a family with children, the stone cabins are the option with the most space. Prices The website publishes rates per night including VAT, in low and high season. The inn's double room costs €66 or €77; with breakfast, €77 or €88; and on half board, €99 or €110. The double with hydromassage adds €11 in each case. The apartments cost €132 or €143; the stone cabins, €154 or €165; and the wooden ones, €99 or €110. At the campsite you pay per person and vehicle: €6 for an adult, €5 for a child, €5 for a car, €5 to €8 for a tent, €7 for electricity, €13 for a caravan and €15 for a motorhome. It does not say on which dates each season begins nor the minimum stay: ask when you book. The complex advertises a spa with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam bath and heated loungers, but its website still marks it as "coming soon": do not count on it. What to do from here In winter, the resort is a quarter of an hour by car; bring chains, because the road rises above 1,600 metres, and check the Calgosa car park before going up at the weekend. In summer you can go up on the chairlift towards Tres Mares or go down to the source of the Ebro at Fontibre. For dinner without taking the car, the complex's restaurant serves cocido montañés and roast lamb. Booking On 629 462 155, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 19:00, at complejopuenteromano@gmail.com or with the online booking system on its website. For emergencies during your stay it also publishes 629 462 375 and 649 419 586. - **SNÖ Hotel La Corza Blanca** (Hotel): The closest to the slopes La Corza Blanca is in the Brañavieja development, the cluster of apartments and hotels on the road up to the Alto Campoo resort, about five minutes by car from Calgosa. It is the base for skiing without going down to Reinosa every evening, which is 24 km from the resort along the same road: sleeping here saves you half an hour of bends a day and puts you in the car park before the ticket offices open, at 8:30. The hotel is part of the SNÖ brand, which runs mountain accommodation at several resorts. The building has a glazed façade and views of the snowy slopes in winter; in summer the surroundings are pasture and summits of over 2,000 metres, with Tres Mares peak above. The rooms The website describes double rooms with two beds, triples and quadruples, all with a full bathroom, television and heating. The triples and quadruples are the option for families or groups of friends going up to ski together. It does not publish the number of rooms or their size, so if size or view matters to you, ask when you book. Services It has a café, a restaurant and relaxation areas, although the website does not publish hours or a menu: confirm when you book whether the dining room is open on your dates. Parking is outdoor and free, which counts at a resort where the fenced car park at Calgosa costs €4 on weekdays and €8 on public holidays. In summer an outdoor pool opens. It presents itself as a pet friendly hotel: its services page states a supplement of €15 per pet per day, for animals up to 15 kg, which must be on a lead in the common areas. It also advertises itself as bike friendly, designed for those who cycle up the Campoo passes in summer. Late check-out can be requested subject to availability: until 15:00 with a €40 supplement, and later with a surcharge on the night. Going skiing from here In winter, at weekends and on public holidays a shuttle runs between Brañavieja and the slopes, useful when the Calgosa car park fills up. On weekdays the normal thing is to drive up: it is five minutes, but bring chains, because the road goes above 1,600 metres. For eating on the slopes you have the Multiusos and El Chivo cafés. Outside the ski season, the hotel works as a base for the chairlift ride and the climb to Tres Mares and for going down to the source of the Ebro at Fontibre, next to Reinosa. Booking At reservas@snoaltocampoo.com, on 942 528 064 or on its website, which advertises benefits for booking directly and long-stay offers of the 5x4 and 7x6 type. It does not publish fixed prices: they depend on the dates, and the winter long weekends fill up early. ### Servicios - **Calgosa Car Park**: 1,050 spaces at the foot of the slopes · 450 free and 600 paid, €4 on weekdays and €8 on public holidays · Shuttle from Brañavieja when full - **Taxis to the Resort**: Valley taxi drivers who go up to Alto Campoo · Telephone numbers published by the resort ## As a family: A small resort to learn together Alto Campoo is good for families because it is manageable: everything starts from Calgosa, small children pay €5 and there is a beginner lift pass. ### What works best Beginner lift pass, €27 adult and €20 child, learning areas only Weekend courses from the Spanish Ski School, from age 5 Guided snowshoeing for those who do not ski The chairlift ride, €15 ### Where to sleep Complejo Puente Romano, with apartments for four ### Where to eat Multiusos self-service, 300 seats ### Worth knowing Under-7s, €5 a day Helmet recommended for children ### Qué hacer as a family - Skiing at Alto Campoo - Guided Snowshoeing at Alto Campoo - Chairlift and Tres Mares Peak - Source of the Ebro at Fontibre ## With teenagers: Reds, snowpark and long snowshoe routes For teenagers, nine red slopes, the Tres Mares snowpark and, if they do not ski, the long snowshoe route to El Cornón. ### What works best Snowpark, from 11:00 to 16:00, helmet compulsory The reds at El Castro, Los Asnos or Tres Mares Snowshoeing of 4 to 5 hours to El Cornón and the Fuente del Chivo ### Where to sleep SNÖ La Corza Blanca, five minutes away ### Where to eat A sandwich at El Chivo, at 1,850 metres ### Worth knowing Junior season pass for ages 13 to 17 ### Qué hacer with teenagers - Skiing at Alto Campoo - Guided Snowshoeing at Alto Campoo - Chairlift and Tres Mares Peak - Alto Campoo Snowpark ## Consejos ### Buy the pass online You save €2 and the ticket-office queue. Keep the card: it can be topped up in other seasons. ### Go midweek Wednesday is cheaper and the car park doesn't fill up. ### Book lessons on bank-holiday weekends The schools fill up at Christmas and at weekends. ### Set off early The car park opens at 8:00 and the slopes at 9:15. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How much is the Alto Campoo lift pass? €40 for an adult day online, €42 at the ticket office; €27 for children; €5 for under-7s and over-70s. ### When does the 2026-27 season open? When there is snow; the resort is aiming for December 2026. ### How long does it take from Santander? An hour and a quarter by car, via the A-67 and Reinosa. ### Is there ski rental? Yes, in the Multiusos building: €24 for the adult set and €15 for the child's. ### Is it good for learning? Yes: it has a Beginner pass, a learner area and several schools. ### Can you go without skiing? Yes: guided snowshoeing, a chairlift ride and, in summer, the Tres Mares peak.