Snowsure: 4.1
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Sierra Nevada is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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January 23, 2013
Terry from
Spain
Terry from
Spain
I have been skiing most Sundays since the resort opened (end of november) with day ski trips organised by Marbella Ski club.
The snow cannons have made a good and consistent snow base on all the main runs. Recent heavy snow has covered everything giving the resort some charm.
I haven't seen any queues even when some areas were busy.
Ok, the skiing is not as extensive or varied as many alpine resorts but you can ski some nice long red and blue runs with spectacular views of the Mediterranean sea and Granada.
Everyone seems to have fun with something for everyone to enjoy the snow.
January 19, 2013
nicholas from
United Kingdom
nicholas from
United Kingdom
Usually good snow incl mech made, due to altitude but not much good in cloudy weather. Access good except in snow, chains/4x4 required. All staff very helpful. Very crowded at weekends, weekdays plenty of space. Pistes well maintained with a good range of difficulty. Really good centre / support / facilities for disabled skiing, probably requires advance booking via Sierra Nevada Club website, also good for offers. Parking is fairly expensive, get there early for limited street parking. Accommodation is relatively costly but look for offers, recommend Ski Andino near older telecabina for kit hire, landscape marvelous, Good high long runs from Telescope. La Laguna valley is great for more challenging skiing. Enjoy!
January 18, 2013
Ian from
United Kingdom
Ian from
United Kingdom
Just got back from 3 days skiing / boarding. Been here several times now as we have a villa within an an hour and a half away. We were very lucky to have snow just before we arrived and overnight too. Great on and off-piste. It does appear they shut the back runs for the slightest of reasons, so limited to the main bowl area and a few other runs but all were fantastic. The resort is bland, not very pretty so go for skiing and nothing else. Also go out of peak times to have runs to yourself as we did and have done so before.
Overall, a great few days.
December 11, 2012
David from
USA - California
David from
USA - California
OK skiing but not terrific, extremely crowded and not too much snow. They had the snow makers going but there is something about barren patches of rock 50 ft from the runs that makes it very appealing. If you are an ace skier you might enjoy the actual skiing itself, but it's not pretty. No trees.
The resort itself is an absolute nightmare. It feels like a factory, massive carpark and a sprawling expanse of ugly apartment buildings and hotels. Lots of bars and restaurants of very low quality. No good beer.
I guess I'm spoiled being from the Western US, but this place just doesn't feel like a ski resort. It feels like a bunch of concrete slabs with fake snow on it. You couldn't pay me to go back.
March 08, 2012
Vicky from
Spain
Vicky from
Spain
Ok, I admit that I am biased about this, bearing in mind that as I right this, I am looking out at Mulhacen back lit by a full moon. In skiing I am very much a beginner, but that has not stopped me taking various trips to the ski resort itself during the winter months. I live about 50 mins drive away. Skiing wise, I found that the beginners section on the slopes were pretty good, though it could be said that the green slope is pretty blue at the top, which to the terrified novice, can be tricky. I did not use a ski school either, something I regret now, as having investigated for a trip up to the resort this year, I have found an abundance of English speaking instructors. There are plenty of places to eat. I have not sampled many, but am sure that there is something to everyone´s taste. I read a comment from someone stating that there was not much choice for veggies.. this could be said for many places in Spain, where if it has not got pork in it, you are not sampling traditional fare. Snow wise, this year has been quite poor as we have had very little bad weather at all. I am hoping that what there is left, lasts till the end of the month when I go! From a tourists point of view, with the beautiful city of Granada just down the road and so many other options for sports available, this resort (though not so cheap) is fantastic!! I love it!!
January 25, 2012
Derek Greenwood from
United Kingdom
Derek Greenwood from
United Kingdom
We bought a property in Granada province on the coast over 12 years ago, which is only 1 hour 20 mins drive to the resort. It used to take longer but the road infrastructure has so improved with motorway access from the coast. You can usually ski in the morning and sunbathe on the beach in the afternoon if you are so inclined. A few times over the years I have been disappointed with the strong winds that sometimes plague the resort and close the lifts, but usually only for one or two days. The pistes are excellent, well groomed every day. The lift staff are also superb and helpful. First aide and lost children support is really good. There are lots of places to eat and drink at reasonable prices, you don't have to queue much at the lifts except at weekends. In 2010, at end of October, I was able to ski a few of the runs and the season ended at the end of April 2011. A really good year for skiing.
January 12, 2012
MARK from
USA - California
MARK from
USA - California
January 12 2012, in the Lake Tahoe area at this time we have the poorest natural snow pack we have seen in years. The ski resorts have done what they can making snow. In order to really get up to speed with good conditions we are going to need about 5 feet. This will open up some of the mountains. We really need about 8 feet to be able to ski our beloved areas. This !#%&#@ high pressure system that has been off the coast and parked for more than a month has got to go. Maybe this next week things might change. Mother nature can be unpredictable, last year there was endless days of waist deep powder, a total of 810 inches by the end of the year. This year 18 inches of man made and that's ice cap. Things could truly turn around as mid January and February are usually big storm periods, I hope for the best, the season is passing, bye!
January 11, 2012
35years old 21 skiing from
Portugal
35years old 21 skiing from
Portugal
In the past Sierra Nevada became the most attractive ski resort for Portuguese in his generation, the 30`s.
Due to low cost flights Andorra and the Alps became a much better option.
The waste of 20 hours driving (meeting the speed limit, since Franco was the only "number" that didn't rise. At that time humble Spanish where driving gipsy caravans 120km/h)
Solution: Charter Flights from Beja (or Lisbon) – Granada during the high season December - April
For sure it will fully book, conquering Portuguese tourism again.
December 15, 2011
John Allison from
United Kingdom
John Allison from
United Kingdom
It's December 2011 and I'm writing this from the Sierra Nevadas where were enjoying a great ski break with plenty of snow.
We were worried before we arrived, as the web cams seemed to show a lot of uncovered earth, but it was obvious on arrival that the resort is just on the snow line.
So far we've had a great time. The place is empty compared with our experience of other resorts. There's no waiting for lifts, and open clear runs.
The runs are typically blue / red mixed. All suitable for intermediates or adventurous beginners. Nightlife is good, and with numbers down, the midday bars and restaurants all have special deals.
Really glad we came - and will definitely return!
December 05, 2011
Stuart from
Spain
Stuart from
Spain
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