Sierra Nevada ski guide 2026–2027
Where to stay in Pradollano, which runs and lifts are open, and how to check official ski-pass prices before you book.
When does Sierra Nevada open?
Saturday 28 November 2026 is the target for skiing, according to EFE reporting citing Cetursa. Snow and weather will determine whether skiing starts that day and which runs and lifts can operate. The resort calendar lists a separate season-opening event at Borreguiles on Sunday 6 December.
If you are booking for opening weekend or the early December holiday period, compare cancellation terms before committing to accommodation.
Webcams, snow report and open runs
Start with the snow report to see whether the resort is operating, which runs and lifts are open and how much terrain is available. Then check the webcams at Borreguiles, Montebajo or the upper Veleta lift for a view of current conditions.
Resort live information in English
Piste map, grades and lifts
Use the Cetursa map and open the sector you want to ski. The guide covers the 130 colour-graded runs in the 3 December 2025 map. The Sulayr snowpark is marked separately on the map.
Open or download the official map (PDF) · Live snow and lift report
🟩 Green · Very easy 🟦 Blue · Easy 🟥 Red · Difficult ⬛ Black · Very difficult
Each entry distinguishes direct access, an approach via connecting runs, and a sector reference where the exact entry has yet to be checked. When linking runs, check the grades of the connecting slopes as well.
Before parking at Los Peñones, check that the Virgen de las Nieves chairlift is running. If it is stopped and the ski link to Plaza de Andalucía is closed or lacks snow, use the car park by the square. Official Los Peñones parking information.
Veleta · 8 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Águila Z-1 | 🟥 Red | 6,329 m | Via connecting runs · Zayas from the top, or Stadium via Diagonal de San Juan and Divisoria The full run is 6.3 km with over 1,100 m of descent. The Stadium approach joins partway down. |
| Tobogán Z-2 | 🟥 Red | 786 m | Sector reference · Zayas → upper Águila sector |
| Lastrón Z-3 | 🟥 Red | 588 m | Sector reference · Zayas → upper Águila sector |
| Descenso Damas Z-4 | 🟥 Red | 245 m | Sector reference · Zayas → upper Águila sector |
| Descenso Hombres Z-5 | 🟥 Red | 607 m | Sector reference · Zayas → upper Águila sector |
| Tubo del Veleta Z-6 | 🟥 Red | 817 m | Direct · Zayas drag lift |
| Panorámica I Z-7 | 🟥 Red | 1,116 m | Direct · Zayas drag lift Panorámica I is red. Panorámica II in Borreguiles is green. |
| Cordón Z-8 | 🟥 Red | 1,153 m | Direct · Zayas drag lift |
Laguna de las Yeguas · 21 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorada L-1 | 🟥 Red | 992 m | Sector reference · Zayas or Laguna → upper sector approach |
| Puerta de Laguna L-2 | 🟥 Red | 632 m | Sector reference · Zayas or Laguna → upper sector approach |
| Trucha L-3 | 🟥 Red | 2,277 m | Via connecting runs · Zayas → upper entry; Laguna for repeat laps A long red in La Laguna. Its upper entry and saddle exit may operate separately. |
| Cuesta de las Artesillas L-4 | 🟥 Red | 549 m | Sector reference · Laguna → connection via Trucha towards the saddle Narrow link into La Laguna. |
| Pala de las Artesillas L-5 | 🟥 Red | 332 m | Sector reference · Laguna → connection via Trucha towards the saddle |
| W L-6 | 🟥 Red | 1,372 m | Sector reference · Zayas or Laguna → upper sector approach |
| Lagunillos L-7 | 🟥 Red | 1,080 m | Sector reference · Zayas or Laguna → upper sector approach |
| Olímpica L-8 | 🟥 Red | 3,476 m | Direct · Laguna chairlift 3.48 km long with 695 m of descent on the map. |
| Sociedad de la Nieve L-9 | 🟥 Red | 2,251 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Los Bancos L-10 | 🟥 Red | 960 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Las Cornisas L-11 | 🟥 Red | 258 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Fraile L-12 | 🟥 Red | 445 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Las Campanas L-13 | 🟥 Red | 504 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Monaguillo L-14 | 🟥 Red | 1,293 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Mottaret L-15 | 🟥 Red | 789 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Carnero L-16 | 🟥 Red | 981 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Henry L-17 | 🟥 Red | 685 m | Sector reference · Laguna → mid- and lower sector; check the branch on the map |
| Collado Alto L-18 | 🟥 Red | 463 m | Sector reference · Laguna / Stadium → saddle connections |
| Carril del Collado L-19 | 🟥 Red | 363 m | Sector reference · Laguna / Stadium → saddle connections |
| Collado de la Laguna L-20 | 🟥 Red | 274 m | Sector reference · Laguna / Stadium → saddle connections |
| Solana L-21 | 🟥 Red | 1,238 m | Sector reference · Veleta / Alhambra → Laguna saddle |
Borreguiles · 34 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Bosque B-1 | 🟩 Green | 392 m | Direct · Borreguiles carpets, next to Dauro Beginner run by the carpets with a themed section for children. |
| Principiantes 1 B-2 | 🟩 Green | 806 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I, depending on the section |
| Principiantes 2 B-3 | 🟩 Green | 792 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I, depending on the section |
| Principiantes 3 B-4 | 🟩 Green | 1,017 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I, depending on the section |
| Principiantes 4 B-5 | 🟩 Green | 213 m | Sector reference · Borreguiles beginner carpets |
| Principiantes 5 B-6 | 🟩 Green | 121 m | Sector reference · Borreguiles beginner carpets |
| Principiantes 6 B-7 | 🟩 Green | 83 m | Sector reference · Borreguiles beginner carpets |
| Principiantes 7 B-8 | 🟩 Green | 83 m | Sector reference · Borreguiles beginner carpets |
| Superverde B-9 | 🟩 Green | 356 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I, depending on the section |
| Paralelo B-10 | 🟩 Green | 413 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I, depending on the section |
| Amapola B-11 | 🟩 Green | 382 m | Direct · Alhambra chairlift |
| Perdiz B-12 | 🟩 Green | 1,467 m | Direct · Alhambra chairlift A 1.47 km green, considerably longer than the beginner carpet runs. |
| Diagonal Balsa B-13 | 🟦 Blue | 714 m | Sector reference · Pradollano gondolas → Borreguiles |
| Peseta B-14 | 🟦 Blue | 768 m | Sector reference · Veleta / Alhambra, depending on the connection |
| Tubo Borreguiles B-15 | 🟦 Blue | 1,061 m | Sector reference · Veleta → upper Borreguiles |
| Peñones B-16 | 🟦 Blue | 1,022 m | Sector reference · Veleta / Alhambra, depending on the connection |
| Zorro B-17 | 🟦 Blue | 1,850 m | Direct · Stadium chairlift A Borreguiles blue you can alternate with Rebeco for repeat laps. |
| La Laja B-18 | 🟦 Blue | 586 m | Sector reference · Stadium → mid-slope connection |
| Chotacabras B-19 | 🟦 Blue | 260 m | Sector reference · Stadium → Zorro/Rebeco, depending on the branch |
| Pala de Entrenamiento B-20 | 🟦 Blue | 699 m | Direct · Stadium chairlift |
| La Playa B-21 | 🟦 Blue | 141 m | Sector reference · Stadium → lower Borreguiles connections |
| Termópilas B-22 | 🟦 Blue | 182 m | Sector reference · Stadium → lower Borreguiles connections |
| Torrecillas B-23 | 🟦 Blue | 543 m | Sector reference · Stadium → lower Borreguiles connections |
| Ardilla B-24 | 🟦 Blue | 218 m | Sector reference · Stadium → Zorro/Rebeco, depending on the branch |
| Rebeco B-25 | 🟦 Blue | 2,327 m | Direct · Stadium chairlift A 2.33 km blue with 505 m of descent. It connects to Diagonal de Cauchiles. |
| Zacatín B-26 | 🟥 Red | 500 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco → Diagonal de Cauchiles, depending on the branch |
| Variante de Morillas B-27 | 🟥 Red | 633 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco → Diagonal de Cauchiles, depending on the branch |
| Morillas B-28 | 🟥 Red | 759 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco → Diagonal de Cauchiles, depending on the branch |
| Granados B-29 | 🟥 Red | 1,394 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco → Diagonal de Cauchiles, depending on the branch |
| Espolón de Alcazaba B-30 | 🟥 Red | 174 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco → Diagonal de Cauchiles, depending on the branch |
| Diagonal de Cauchiles B-31 | 🟥 Red | 528 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → Rebeco |
| Diagonal de San Juan B-32 | 🟥 Red | 760 m | Via connecting runs · Stadium → link towards Águila |
| Panorámica II B-33 | 🟩 Green | 1,005 m | Sector reference · Alhambra → upper Borreguiles |
| Collado de Borreguiles B-34 | 🟦 Blue | 1,061 m | Sector reference · Laguna / Alhambra → saddle |
Pista del Mar · Family area · 3 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piñata 1 B-35 | 🟩 Green | 629 m | Sector reference · Alhambra → Pista del Mar; check the connecting run |
| Piñata 2 B-36 | 🟩 Green | 459 m | Sector reference · Alhambra → Pista del Mar; check the connecting run |
| La Peña B-37 | 🟩 Green | 439 m | Sector reference · Emile Allais / Borreguiles I → family area |
Cauchiles and Parador · 18 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divisoria C-1 | 🟥 Red | 805 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Mª José Rienda C-2 | 🟥 Red | 975 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Variante de Rienda C-3 | 🟥 Red | 296 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Pandereta C-4 | 🟥 Red | 688 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Universiada C-5 | 🟥 Red | 2,312 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch Long red with 640 m of descent on the map. |
| Solynieve C-6 | 🟥 Red | 1,775 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Escape C-7 | 🟦 Blue | 579 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves → mid-Cauchiles |
| Ventisquero Cauchiles C-8 | 🟥 Red | 938 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Sol y Sombra C-9 | 🟥 Red | 297 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Paco Fdez. Ochoa C-10 | 🟥 Red | 954 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Variante de Paco C-11 | 🟥 Red | 360 m | Sector reference · Stadium → connection towards Águila and Cauchiles; check the branch |
| Copa del Mundo C-12 | 🟥 Red | 1,219 m | Via connecting runs · Virgen de las Nieves → mid-Águila Red in the lower Águila sector. |
| Edelweiss C-13 | 🟥 Red | 280 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves → branch off Águila |
| La Directa C-14 | 🟦 Blue | 1,748 m | Via connecting runs · Virgen de las Nieves → Águila → La Directa Blue traverse across Cauchiles. The approach from the chairlift can include a red section. |
| Puerta Elvira C-15 | 🟦 Blue | 729 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves / Parador → village connections |
| Puerta Monaita C-16 | 🟦 Blue | 580 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves / Parador → village connections |
| Arco de las Pesas C-17 | 🟦 Blue | 289 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves / Parador → village connections |
| Puerta de Fajalauza C-18 | 🟦 Blue | 268 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves / Parador → village connections |
Loma Dílar and Montebajo · 38 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visera M-1 | ⬛ Black | 436 m | Direct · Emilio Reyes chairlift Short black: 436 m long with 120 m of descent. |
| Trampolín M-2 | ⬛ Black | 390 m | Direct · Emilio Reyes chairlift |
| Cecilio M-3 | 🟦 Blue | 770 m | Via connecting runs · Dílar → connection towards Borreguiles |
| Loma Dílar M-4 | 🟦 Blue | 3,833 m | Via connecting runs · Jara → Monachil A 3.83 km blue in Loma Dílar. Parts of the run share connections with other trails. |
| Poniente M-5 | 🟦 Blue | 978 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Radiotelescopio M-6 | 🟦 Blue | 635 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Manzanilla M-7 | 🟥 Red | 751 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Los Topos M-8 | 🟦 Blue | 445 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Zahareña M-9 | 🟦 Blue | 1,144 m | Via connecting runs · Monachil → connection towards Borreguiles / Stadium |
| Vuelta a la Zahareña M-10 | 🟦 Blue | 466 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Cascajar M-11 | 🟦 Blue | 297 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Peñón del Dílar M-12 | 🟦 Blue | 1,710 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Piornos M-13 | 🟦 Blue | 705 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Violetas M-14 | 🟦 Blue | 1,046 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Prado de las Monjas M-15 | 🟦 Blue | 1,148 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Cantera M-16 | 🟦 Blue | 243 m | Sector reference · Monachil → upper Loma Dílar; check the branch |
| Morenita M-17 | 🟥 Red | 225 m | Sector reference · Montebajo → lower sector; check the map |
| Montebajo M-18 | 🟦 Blue | 1,995 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Villén M-19 | 🟦 Blue | 1,139 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Tropical M-20 | 🟦 Blue | 680 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Monachil M-21 | 🟦 Blue | 564 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Chirimoya M-22 | 🟦 Blue | 445 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Víbora M-23 | 🟦 Blue | 677 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Montebajo branches; check the approach |
| Boulevard M-24 | 🟦 Blue | 458 m | Sector reference · Jara → lower Loma Dílar connections |
| Genciana M-25 | 🟩 Green | 442 m | Direct · Loma Dílar chairlift |
| Estrella de las Nieves M-26 | 🟩 Green | 431 m | Direct · Loma Dílar chairlift |
| Fuente del Tesoro M-27 | ⬛ Black | 942 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I drag lifts; check the exact entry A 942 m black with 285 m of descent. |
| Tubo del Enebro M-28 | ⬛ Black | 493 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I drag lifts; check the exact entry |
| El Paso M-29 | ⬛ Black | 159 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I drag lifts; check the exact entry |
| Neveros M-30 | ⬛ Black | 913 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I drag lifts; check the exact entry |
| Diploma M-31 | ⬛ Black | 950 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch Black on this map; some older guides use a different grade. |
| El Puente M-32 | 🟥 Red | 863 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch |
| Mirador M-33 | 🟥 Red | 533 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch |
| Variante El Puente M-34 | 🟥 Red | 341 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch |
| Variante Loma Dílar M-35 | 🟦 Blue | 600 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch |
| Salida puente I M-36 | 🟦 Blue | 340 m | Sector reference · Jara → Puente I / Teitón I sector; check the branch |
| Pista Half Pipe M-37 | 🟦 Blue | 410 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Sulayr sector; check the connection |
| Acceso pista Half Pipe M-38 | 🟦 Blue | 200 m | Sector reference · Monachil → Sulayr sector; check the connection |
Río Monachil · 7 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribera del Genil R-1 | 🟦 Blue | 999 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves → Cauchiles sector; check the branch |
| Levante R-2 | 🟦 Blue | 1,169 m | Sector reference · Virgen de las Nieves → Cauchiles sector; check the branch |
| Maribel R-3 | 🟦 Blue | 2,088 m | Via connecting runs · Virgen de las Nieves → Águila → La Directa → Maribel link An alternative blue descent towards Pradollano; check the grades of the connecting runs above it. |
| Zaragatillo R-4 | 🟩 Green | 271 m | Sector reference · Link near the bottom towards Pradollano |
| El Río R-5 | 🟦 Blue | 3,258 m | Via connecting runs · Borreguiles or Al-Ándalus gondola → Borreguiles A 3.26 km blue back to Pradollano from Borreguiles. |
| Burladero R-6 | 🟦 Blue | 220 m | Sector reference · El Río sector → check the branch on the map |
| Ramal de Jara R-7 | 🟦 Blue | 164 m | Sector reference · El Río / Jara base → check the branch |
Jardín Alpino · 1 runs
| Run | Grade | Length | Lift and approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jardín de Nieve J-1 | 🟩 Green | 120 m | Sector reference · Jardín Alpino → local lift to be confirmed |
Cetursa piste map · Nevasport route guide
Where to stay for skiing in Sierra Nevada
- Lower Pradollano and Plaza de Andalucía. The simplest base if you want to reach the main gondolas on foot, especially with children or skis. Compare the walking route and car park access from the property.
- Mid and upper Pradollano. Check the slope between your door and the centre, and whether the Parador chairlift or local bus suits your dates. Ask about parking, ski storage and how you will get back after the lifts stop.
- Granada. A practical option if you want a city break with a day on the mountain. Allow for the journey in both directions and check the first bus or resort parking before choosing it for early starts.
How our hosts choose. Gabriel and Olivia ski and usually book ahead. Gabriel prioritises Plaza de Andalucía, while Olivia compares total price, cancellation terms and slope access. Alex snowboards and tends to book at the last minute. For a good rate, he’s willing to carry his board on foot or take the Parador chairlift when it is running.
Hotels and apartments to compare
Open a property profile to compare location, slope access and our hosts’ advice. Each profile links to Expedia to check rates and availability.
- Hotel Telecabina. A hotel on Plaza de Andalucía. Gabriel’s pick if he wants a room and a short walk to the lifts.
- Apartahotel Trevenque. Studios and apartments with kitchens near the gondolas. Gabriel would consider it for a longer ski trip.
- Inside Plaza Sierra Nevada. Self-catering apartments on the square. Olivia compares this with Trevenque on total price and cancellation.
- Vincci Selección Rumaykiyya. An upper-village hotel. Olivia and Alex would weigh the price against snow conditions and lift access.
See arrival and parking advice
Ski passes, prices and offers
Check the official shop for the exact price for your dates and age category. Compare the online price with ticket office prices and check the pass terms before buying. The 20% early-bird campaign for season and long-duration passes ended on 15 October.
Getting there and parking
Check the resort’s directions from Granada and the road conditions before travelling. If you are driving, compare the official car parks. If you are staying on a higher street, check the resort bus route and timetable for your dates.
Christmas holiday period and Andalusia Day weekend
Avoid driving up first thing on the busiest days of the Christmas holiday period and the Andalusia Day long weekend. The Christmas holiday period runs roughly from 20 December to 8 January. The 25th and 31st of December and 1 January tend to be among the quieter days in that period. When access backs up, delays can stretch to three hours or more. If you want to ski the next morning, book a place to stay and drive up the previous afternoon as many day visitors are heading down. Check conditions and restrictions on the A-395 before setting off.
Plaza de Andalucía or Los Peñones
Plaza de Andalucía. Covered parking beneath the square, with exits into central Pradollano. On the busiest dates, especially on peak dates during that holiday period and around Andalusia Day (28 February), you may need to reserve in advance. Check whether the resort offers advance booking for your date and whether your accommodation includes a space.
Los Peñones. An open-air car park in the upper village next to the youth hostel. It is usually considerably cheaper than the covered car park. Check rates and occupancy before driving up. The Virgen de las Nieves chairlift gives access to the slopes when it is running. The Parador chairlift connects with the village.
Before parking at Los Peñones, check whether the Virgen de las Nieves chairlift is running. Check its status in the official snow and lift report. If the lift is stopped and the ski route to the lifts at Plaza de Andalucía is closed or lacks snow, it is easier to park in the covered car park by the square.
Before skiing down to the square or back to Pradollano at the end of the day, check that your route is open and has enough snow. Higher pistes can be open even when the snow does not reach the village. If the ski link is closed, plan another route and check the last return service.
Official car park information · DGT traffic updates · Snow and lift report