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Somport
Somport is a mountain pass on the French–Spanish border, not a town. Use it as a 1–2 hour stop for the ski resort Candanchú or as a stage on the Aragonese Way of St James. No overnight needed unless you are walking the Camino.
Somport is a high Pyrenean pass (1,632 m) that marks the end of the Via Tolosana and the start of the Aragonese Way of St James. It has no village, only a ski resort (Candanchú) and a few pilgrim hostels. Most travellers pass through in under an hour; walkers on the Camino stay one night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and cycling
- avoid Nov (snow can close the pass road)
- Airports
- PUF · ZAZ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Somport112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Somport, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyThe main risks are winter road conditions and altitude (1,632 m).
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPUF Pau Pyrénées (About 1 h 30 min by car; train to Bedous then bus to Somport (check)).
- Getting aroundThe pass area is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (caña)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel bed (Albergue Aysa or Refugio El Águila), a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Candanchú, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in Candanchú, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PUF Pau Pyrénées (About 1 h 30 min by car; train to Bedous then bus to Somport (check)) · ZAZ Zaragoza (About 2 h by car; train to Canfranc then bus to Somport (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Best
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Feb (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Somport: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
May
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
14 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The pass area is walkable. The Somport Road Tunnel is closed to pedestrians. A car or bus is needed to reach Candanchú or Canfranc.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Car or bus, 12 km (7.5 mi) south on N330Car or bus, 7.5 mi (12 km) south on N330
Historic railway station and starting point for walks.
Jaca
goDoor to door: 35 min
Car or bus via Canfranc, about 30 km (19 mi)Car or bus via Canfranc, about 19 mi (30 km)
Romanesque cathedral and fortress.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via N330, about 100 km (62 mi)Car via N330, about 62 mi (100 km)
Provincial capital with a Gothic cathedral.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Candanchú
1 km (0.6 mi) from the border; ski resort with restaurants and hostels.0.6 mi (1 km) from the border; ski resort with restaurants and hostels.
Canfranc
12 km (7.5 mi) south; more accommodation and the nearest ATM.7.5 mi (12 km) south; more accommodation and the nearest ATM.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (hostel bed, self-catering)
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) (hotel room, restaurant meals)
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ (ski resort hotel, lift pass)
Trip budget
| Double room in Candanchú1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Ski lift pass (Candanchú, one day)2 × €35 · check | €70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €176 per person per day, bed included | €352≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer (caña) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Ski lift pass (Candanchú, one day) | €35 (≈ US$45) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Snow can close the pass road in winter; check conditions before driving.
- The road tunnel (8 km (5 mi)) is not for pedestrians or cyclists.The road tunnel (5 mi (8 km)) is not for pedestrians or cyclists.
- No ATM at Somport; nearest is in Canfranc (12 km (7.5 mi)).No ATM at Somport; nearest is in Canfranc (7.5 mi (12 km)).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Canfranc → Somport: about €20–25 (≈ US$25–30) (check)
- Bus Jaca → Canfranc: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (grah-thee-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwahn-toh kweh-stah)
- ¿Dónde está el cajero? — Where is the ATM? (don-deh es-tah el kah-heh-ro)
- No entiendo — I don't understand (noh en-tee-en-doh)
Somport has no shops or services; carry cash and supplies.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Somport. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and cycling · avoid Nov (snow can close the pass road) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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