Skiing in the Sierra Nevada

Skiing - the favourite sport in the Sierra Nevada

  With 39 slopes, all together 61 kilometers long, the Sierra Nevada provides best conditions for skiing under the andalusian sun. The Sol y Nieve Ski Resort in Andalucia (also known as the village of Pradollano) brings you a ski area with more hours of sunshine than any other European Ski Resort.

The majority of the slopes face north east so the snow stays longer providing better conditions throughout the season. There are now 79 runs covering 87km, a improved Snowboard park with half-pipe and areas where you can try off piste skiing.

Skiing in Sierra Nevada means a vertical drop of 1,300 meters

Sierra Nevada has a vertical drop of 1,300 meters, and snow areas for all types of skiers, from beginners to experts.

Skiing in the Sierra Nevada means skiing with ocean view

The highlights of its courses were those used in the World Alpine Ski Championships held in February 1996, which more adventurous skiers will be able to enjoy this season.

Also, with the new chair lift to replace the Montebajo lift, overall skier carrying capacity is increased to 31,965 passengers per hour, made possible by a total of 19 lifts: 2 gondolas, 12 chairlifts (four of which are detachable), and 5 ski lifts.

Four of these provide direct access to the ski area, the Al-Andalus and Borreguiles gondolas, and the Genil and Jara chairlifts.

 

Ski holidays in Sierra Nevada

 
Ski lifts are open to the public from 09.00hrs. - 16.30hrs. daily, however, weather conditions may affect lift schedules.

Lifts are also open Friday and Saturday evenings for floodlit night time skiing.

Exelent slope service offer their service to the hungry and thirsty sportsman.

Skischools offer their services to the beginner as well as the advanced skier who wants to improve his skills.

And of course there is the possiblity to rent the material, so, you don't have to bring your own.

Season is form november - when the first snow falls - until may.