Ski Sierra Nevada and you're in Southern Spain close to Granada. Despite its location, excellent snow record for skiing and snowboarding throughout the season at high altitude. A surprise for many and Spain's top ski resort.
Where
Ski Sierra Nevada and you are down towards the Southern area of Spain in the Penibetic mountain range in Andalucia in the resort village of Pradollano. With high altitude mountains and some great pistes, the skiing and snowboarding is great for all levels of skier - although off-piste is a little limited. This is one ski area that has a lot to offer visitors, and with Malaga airport 2 hours 30 minutes away, access won't be a problem. So why not come and ski one of the highest resorts in Europe? You won't be disappointed.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
2100m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
95 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
6 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
16 / 16% |
Intermediates
36 / 35% |
Advanced
42 / 41% |
Experts
9 / 9% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
103 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
150 / 20ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
8 km |
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On the slopes
If you choose to Ski Sierra Nevada, Adults and Children of all ages will benefit from the ski and board tuition available in resort, and beginners also have the choice of 20% of the 95km of runs to ski. Intermediates are well catered for with 35% of the runs with Advanced and Expert boarders makig up the rest.
Experienced skiers also have a treat in store, as the peaks of Veleta boast stunning views across to the Mountains of Morocco. Off piste facilities are somewhat limited in this area, but there is 8km of cross country skiing available. The area is served by 30 lifts, capable of transporting 47,000 skiers an hour.
Off the slopes
The après ski scene in Sierra Nevada is excellent, and offers a genuine insight into Spanish and more specifically, Andalucian culture. There are plenty of tapas bars and restaurants, and when you've eaten your fill, maybe it'll be time to unleash the tourist in you. Trips to Granada and the famed Alhambra Palace are very popular and easily bookable in the resort.
WE LIKE
- Big vertical drop with high altitude to guarantee the snow!
- Excellent range of slopes and runs for all levels - shame there's not more off-piste though
- A great place for après ski and relaxing off the slopes you also get the excellent cuisine
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WE DON'T LIKE
- Not the best resort for expert skiers and boarders
- A full week here might be a bit limiting for most
- Gets really crowded on the weekends with locals flocking to the slopes
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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