SKIING

Cerler, 60 km north or Graus has 52 kilometres of slopes consisting of eight green runs, 15 blues, 15 reds and seven blacks. There are 18 lifts - four two-seater chair lifts, four four-seater lifts, one six-seater lift, seven drag lifts and two rope drags. There's also a half-pipe for snowboarders and 25 kilometres of trails for cross-country skiers. The resort's 200 cannons help to keep the slopes open even in periods of light snowfall. If you're visiting with children you'll be able to leave them in the snow garden for children aged three to six . There's an indoor playroom and dining room and an outdoor play area with educational toys and activities, where the kids can explore the snow in a safe environment. You can pay by the hour or leave your child in the nursery during the day while you ski.

CLIMBING

Although the main Pyrenees summits can be reached with basic climbing skills, there are routes as demanding as anywhere. There are few places in the Pyrenees where you can't climb, but particularly good areas include Aiguestortes, Maladeta, Ordesa, Haute Garonne, Vallee d'Aure, Cirque de Gavarnie and the tops of the Aspe & Ossau.

CANYONING

Canyoning is becoming a popular sport here. It requires a good knowledge of the area, of the techniques so professional guides are handy for this activity. Among the canyons that can be found in the Pyrenees, Sierra de Guara (30 mins drive from Casa Alfonso) stands out, with one of the largest and most spectacular series of canyons in Europe of the Vero, Mascu, Formaiga and Balced rivers.