Sierra Nevada: ski resort
Skiing In Spain Spanish Ski Resorts
The landscape around the station is very pleasant to the sight, ear and the sense of smell.
The resort is situated in Pradollano, Granada, Andalusia.
Welcome to Sierra Nevada!!
Skiing In Sierra Nevada Spain: skiing is a winter sport very famous in Granada because of the proximity to 3.000 meters top peaks.
Initially, Spain may make you think of an image of impressive snow covered mountain peaks catering for one of the world's most exclusive winter sports.
Spain is the Europe’s second most mountainous country (after Switzerland), it is perhaps less surprising that Spain is host to numerous ski resorts dotted throughout the country.
These extend from the extreme north western coast across and throughout the Pyrenees, beyond Andorra, down to the region of Teruel (near Barcelona).
They then continue around Madrid, ending practically on the southern Mediterranean coast at Granada
Sierra Nevada
Spain's favourite snow playground in the sun.
Sierra Nevada is among Europe's highest and most snowsure resorts. Sierra Nevada offers long cruisy descents, an effective lift system, great nightlife, quality hotels and overall a guaranteed good time!
A great choice for families, with a whole range of facilities including the Mirlo recreation park.
Sierra Nevada Resort Facilities
What is up here?
Facts at a Glance (09/10):
Resort Base Level / 2100mTop Station / 3300m (Veleta peak 3398m)
Vertical Drop / 1200m
Slope Orientation / NW & W
Pisted Runs / 102.89 kilometres (inc. Snowboard Park) over 115 runs
Green Runs / 16
Blue Runs / 40
Red Runs / 50
Black Runs / 9
Longest Run / "El Aguila" - 6.18 kms
Cross Country Skiing / 1 circuit. 4 kilometres
Number of Lifts / 29 (2 Gondolas; 16 Chairlifts (6 Detachable); 2 T-bar drag lift; 8 Conveyer Belt, 1 rope drag)
Lift Opening Times / 09.00 to 17.00 (Last lift up 16.45)
Total Lift Capacity / 47,141 skiers per hour
No. of Ski Areas / 6 (Veleta; Laguna De Las Yeguas; Borreguiles; Lomar de Dilar; Rio Monachil; Parador)
Snow Making / 350 canons & 725 hydrants over 33 kms of piste on 32 runs.
Child Care / 2 options: 1 - The "Snow Garden" in Borreguiles main ski area, 2 - The crèche at the base of Al-Andalus Gondola)
Night Skiing / Saturdays from 19.00 to 21.30hrs (subject to weather /snow conditions)
Freestyle Parks / 1 with half-pipe, full range of jumps & rails plus a small lift. 1 Mini-Park with a small selection of ramps and rails.
SkiingAccessories and snow gears
Skiing accessories including helmets, goggles, poles, ski racks, ski bags, boot bags, and other ski accessories.
Downhill Ski Poles
In downhill skiing, your ski poles are important. In order to be effective, your ski poles need to lightweight and flexible, yet strong and sturdy as well - they also need to be sized correctly for you.
Ski Helmets A ski helmet isn't just an accessory - it's a necessary part of your skiing wardrobe. Because ski helmets can save you from serious injury, there is no excuse not to wear a helmet. Also, helmets can look cool and sleek, too.
Here are the ski gears considered important to use.
Ski socks Ski Helmet
Goggles Ski boot
Alpine ski Jacket Pant
Thermo tight Gloves Hat
Sun Screen