Maspirineo

Maspirineo is a snow sports center located in Chia, province of Huesca, in the middle of the spectacular Benasque Valley.

Its range of activities always combines sport with adventure and nature. Thus, it proposes different activities to its clients depending on whether it is the winter-spring or summer-autumn season.

Some of the activities you can do in winter-spring are:

- Ski school: learn to practice different types of skiing with qualified teachers and groups for all levels. You can do the one that interests you the most or try them all, as is the case with alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, telemark...

- Snowshoes: Move through snowy landscapes with snowshoes and cover long distances without getting overly tired. It is a unique way to get to know the landscape.

In summer-autumn, the main activities are above all hiking and trekking routes through which you can get to know the beautiful region of the Benasque Valley, known for being one of the most beautiful natural environments in our country. .

Maspirineo Esquí is a ski school in its different modalities that specializes in organizing courses for everyone who wants to start or improve their level. The idea is that everyone who wants can learn to practice this popular winter sport. In this way, they offer a wide variety of courses that adapt to practically all profiles:

- Private classes: there is no better way to progress quickly than with the support and constant and individual supervision of a qualified instructor. Private classes will allow you to advance very quickly and improve specific aspects of your style.

- Courses: The courses can be two days long with 4 hours of class in total (2 each day) or 5 days long with 10 hours of class in total (2 each day). There are them for all levels and ages, both adults and children.

- Technical level: Most people usually reach an intermediate level of skiing without too many problems. However, it's easy to get stuck there if you don't have help. The technical level is designed so that you continue to evolve.

- Top day: this modality is similar to a private class, but you will have the company of the ski teacher all day. It can be done both for individuals and for small groups (for example a family).

Snowshoe routes are a unique and very rewarding activity. Being able to travel through a completely snowy landscape without getting excessively tired is undoubtedly a great experience. Maspirineo Snowshoes gives you the opportunity to do so both in different areas of the Benasque valley and at heights of up to 3000 meters.

This is an activity that can be done individually or with more people. They can last from two hours to a whole day. At all times you will be accompanied by a specialized guide who, in addition to ensuring the safety of all members of the group, also has the function of making the route more interesting by providing different information about it.

All the necessary equipment is provided by Maspirineo, so clients should only bring warm clothing. It is top quality material and approved to meet all legal requirements.

Different routes and routes can be done depending on the needs of each group, so no special physical requirements are required beyond wanting to spend an unforgettable day in the snow.

Cross-country skiing is a type of skiing that is less known and practiced than alpine skiing, but just as fun. Maspirineo Cross Country Skiing gives you the opportunity to practice it in the Benasque valley area, a natural environment like no other.

No type of experience or previous level is required. For this reason, you are accompanied at all times by a guide who will teach you the basic cross-country skiing techniques to be able to advance through the snow. Furthermore, the route route always varies and is chosen based on the characteristics of the clients, so that it adapts to their needs.

From there, the route begins through landscapes completely covered by snow that will amaze and amaze you. Participants only have to bring comfortable and, above all, warm clothing: raincoat, gloves, hat, spare socks, T-shirt and thermal lining, sunglasses, at least two liters of liquid to drink and some food. In addition, for the routes through the Aneto you will need crampons and ice axe.

The rest of the technical material is provided by Maspirineo (poles and cross-country skis, boots, etc.).

Maspirineo Senderismo gives you the opportunity to take incredible walking routes through different places in the Benasque valley. Contemplate nature in all its splendor while you exercise and disconnect from fatigue and the daily routine. You will be able to explore landscapes that are covered in snow for much of the year.

Some of the routes that Maspirineo Senderismo offers in its program are:

- Fuens D'Alba: This excursion lasts approximately three hours, during which you will cover a slope of about 200 meters. You will pass through a black pine forest through which the Alto Ésera runs. Along the way you will find different caves, springs and excellent views of the valleys in the area.

- Ibons de Billamorta: This route reaches Ibones de Billamorta, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Las Madaletas massif. Admire yourself contemplating the landscape.

- Gorgas D'Alba and Botanical Trail: This is one of the most pleasant and bearable routes, with only 150 meters of elevation gain and three hours long. Along the way you will find all kinds of plant species typical of the area.

- Aneto Estrella: This is the most attractive route in Maspirineo, consisting of an ascent to Mount Aneto. It is a somewhat demanding journey from a physical point of view, but the reward of reaching the end and taking in the views more than makes up for it.