Europe’s southernmost ski resort is getting ready for the new season. Cetursa, the company that runs Sierra Nevada, plans to open the slopes on Saturday 28 November, snow and weather permitting. The final date depends on nature, so check the resort’s official website before you travel.
The first snow has fallen
This year’s first snow settled above 3,000 metres on 17 October, and on 18 October the snow line dropped to the Borreguiles station at around 2,700 metres. That is not yet enough to open, but it is an encouraging start. For comparison, last season began on 29 November with 7 km of slopes. The season is planned to close at the end of April 2027.
What is new this winter
- More than €17 million has been invested in the resort.
- Two new Snow Factory snow guns will help open the beginners’ area earlier.
- A full overhaul of the 25-year-old Stadium, Laguna and Montebajo chairlifts.
- A new Nevasol restaurant at Borreguiles, a new snow groomer and snowmobiles.
- Reorganised car parks in the village of Pradollano.
- The Andalusian government is resurfacing the A-395 access road; all access routes are promised to be open by 28 November.
The 20% early-bird discount on season passes ended on 15 October. The price of a day pass depends on the date — check current prices on sierranevada.es.
If you do not ski
Sierra Nevada is not only for skiers. The Mirlo Blanco snow park in Pradollano has slides and tubing, there is sledging nearby, and the views of the mountains from Borreguiles are spectacular. Many people go simply to see real snow for the first time and take beautiful photos.
Getting there from Torrevieja
On your own it is a long drive into the mountains, especially in winter. It is easier to come with us for the day: transport to the resort and back with a Russian-speaking escort. The next departures are on 19 and 26 December, then every Saturday from January to March. If you want to ski for several days, our French Pyrenees tour is a good fit.
Sources: El Debate, Granada Direct. Information as of 13 November 2026; the opening date depends on snow.
