Sierra Nevada Ski Resort Guide
Sierra Nevada, Spain
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
| Resort Height | 2,102m |
| Nearest Airports | Granada and Malaga |
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Sierra Nevada
The ski area of Sierra Nevada is at an altitude of 2,102m.
Summary
Sierra Nevada has direct access to 79 marked pistes, served by a total of 24 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,102m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,300m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Sierra Nevada offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Sierra Nevada.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sierra Nevada?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 6 January.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Sierra Nevada Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 52 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 40 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 17 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 24 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sierra Nevada Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,300m |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Sierra Nevada) | 2,102m |
| Lowest Piste | 2,100m |
| Max Vertical | 1,200m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Sierra Nevada has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Sierra Nevada
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Sierra Nevada Ski Schools and Sierra Nevada Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Sierra Nevada?
This ski resort is in Monachil, Granada, Spain.
Map
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for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sierra Nevada is Granada, 60 minutes drive away.
Malaga airport is also within three hours drive.
Granada is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 24 ski lifts are able to uplift 31,965 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 30km of ski runs, with 25 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sierra Nevada open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December (Usually opens last weekend in November or first in December depending on how the year falls), and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
