Candanchú - Station de ski
Aragon, Spain — 0.7 km
Candanchú — Pista Grande (Aralar), 1500 m
Candanchú - Pista Grande (Aralar) - 1500 m
🇪🇸 Aragon · Spain — Altitude 1500 m
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This camera looks out over the Pista Grande area of Candanchú, a high mountain village in the Aragonese Pyrenees at about 1500 metres. It is a practical way to check snow and sky conditions before deciding whether to travel up into the valley.
About Candanchú
Candanchú sits in the Canfranc valley on the Spanish side of the central Pyrenees, close to the French border and the Somport pass. The village grew around the old road and rail routes between Aragon and France, and it is best known today as a base for winter sports and mountain walking. The surrounding landscape is steep forest, open alpine pasture and limestone ridges, and the air in the valley can change quickly from clear to misty.
What the camera shows
The title names the Pista Grande, so the view is centred on a mountain slope rather than the village streets. Depending on the view, you may see snow cover, cloud moving across the hillside, or the colour of the forest changing through the seasons. The most useful times to watch are early morning, when cloud often lifts from the valley floor, and mid-afternoon in winter, when snow conditions are easiest to judge.
Climate and getting there
Winters are cold and snowy, with the heaviest snowfall usually between December and March, while summers are mild and suited to hiking. Spring can bring rapid thaw and changeable weather. Nearby cameras on VizCams cover the ski station, the Somport pass and the Zapatilla and Tuca Blanca slopes, so you can compare conditions across the area before you set out.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Candanchú now?
The current weather and a three-day forecast for Candanchú are shown in the live block on this page and update automatically. Mountain conditions can differ from the valley below, so check the forecast before heading out.
What time is it in Candanchú?
The local time for Candanchú is displayed on this page and follows the Spanish clock, which is one hour ahead of UTC in winter and two hours ahead in summer.
Where exactly is this camera located?
The camera is in Candanchú in the Aragonese Pyrenees, at about 1500 metres altitude, close to the French border and the Somport pass. A map on this page shows its exact position.
When is the best time to watch this webcam?
Early morning is often clearest, and winter afternoons are useful for judging snow cover. Conditions change with the weather, so the view can vary a great deal from one day to the next.
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