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Granada · Ski season 2026-27
Sierra Nevada 2026-27: opening date and lift passes
Sierra Nevada has not announced its opening date yet: it is expected to open on Saturday 28 November 2026, snow and cold permitting, and the season usually runs until early May. Here are lift pass prices, how to get there from Granada by car or bus, snow chains and the season calendar.
Updated 23 October 2026. Daily conditions (open runs and lifts, snow depth) are in the official snow report.
28 Novexpected opening, not yet confirmed
112.5 kmof marked runs
3,300 mtop altitude, at Veleta
€17M+invested for this season
Opening and closing.
Cetursa, the public company that runs the resort, announces the opening a few days ahead, once there is enough natural or machine-made snow.
OpeningSaturday 28 November 2026Estimated
Last season opened on Saturday 29 November 2025.
ClosingSunday 2 May 2027Estimated
The 2025-26 season closed on Sunday 3 May 2026 after 156 days.
112.5 kmof marked runs (139 runs)
2,100–3,300 maltitude range: 1,200 m of skiable vertical
23 lifts2 gondolas, 14 chairlifts, 3 drag lifts, 4 magic carpets
459 snow gunsplus 20 new ones; 37 km of runs with machine-made snow
More machine-made snow
Two new snowmaking units (Borreguiles and the lower half of El Río) and a resealed Borreguiles reservoir.
Chairlifts
Stadium, Laguna and Montebajo chairlifts get their compulsory 25-year overhaul; Stadium gets a new loading carpet and an anti-freezing-rain system.
Grooming and snowpark
A new piste groomer, four snowmobiles and reshaped landings in the Loma de Dílar snowpark (pending environmental approval).
Lift passes 2026-27.
1 to 7-day passes use dynamic pricing: the price depends on the date and how early you buy, and buying online is usually cheaper. On 23 October 2026 the official shop listed the one-day pass from €56, the half-day pass from €39.50 and the 5-day flexible pass from €206.50. Children are 6 to 15, seniors 65 to 69; under-6s and over-70s have special rates.
Season passes: the 20% early-bird sale (15 September to 15 October 2026) is over. The regular season pass is €1,400 for adults, €1,050 for children and €1,120 for seniors, according to the resort's campaign figures; check the official shop before buying. Ski insurance, lessons and equipment hire are not included. Equipment hire and ski schools are available in Pradollano and Borreguiles.
Getting there from Granada.
The resort village, Pradollano, is about 31 km from Granada on the A-395 road (via Cenes de la Vega). Granada airport is 47 km away; Málaga airport, 172 km.
By bus
Autotransporte Tocina runs the ski-season bus from Granada bus station, stopping at Paseo del Violón (by the Congress Centre) about 15 minutes later.
Granada → Sierra Nevada · Mon–Fri8:00 · 10:15 · 17:15
Granada → Sierra Nevada · weekends and holidays8:00 · 10:15 · 15:00 · 17:15
Pradollano → Granada · Mon–Fri9:15 · 16:00 · 18:30
Pradollano → Granada · weekends and holidays9:15 · 13:00 · 16:00 · 18:30
Check before travelling with the operator (+34 958 465 022).
By car: carry snow chains
When it snows, Spain's traffic authority (DGT) sets alert levels: on red only cars with chains or winter tyres may drive up, at 30 km/h maximum; on black the road is closed. Check the DGT traffic map or call 011. Parking (about 3,900 spaces) is free until the season starts, then charged by day.
Season calendar.
From the resort's official calendar; dates may change with the weather. Note: 7 and 8 December 2026 are public holidays in Andalusia, so the first weekend of December is usually busy.
6 Dec 2026Borreguiles
Evento de apertura de la temporada 2026-27
Andalusian Winter Sports Federation season-opening event, all categories and disciplines.
26 Dec → 27 Dec 2026Borreguiles
Trofeos FADI de alpino y de freestyle y snowboard
Alpine (slalom, giant slalom) and freestyle/snowboard slopestyle trophies.
3 Jan → 4 Jan 2027Pista La Visera
1.ª fase de la Copa de Andalucía de Baches
Moguls, all categories, on La Visera run.
5 Jan 2027Pista de El Río y Pradollano
Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos esquiando
The Three Kings ski down El Río run to Pradollano at 18:30.
8 Jan → 10 Jan 2027Pista Zorro, Borreguiles
1.ª fase de la Copa de España de alpino U14-U16
National U14-U16 slalom.
23 Jan → 24 Jan 2027Prado de las Monjas
1.ª fase de la Copa de Andalucía de alpino U8-U12
Slalom and giant slalom for U8, U10 and U12.
30 Jan → 31 Jan 2027Prado de las Monjas
Trofeo de esquí alpino Máster, Absoluto y deporte adaptado
Slalom and giant slalom for masters, open and para-alpine skiers.
30 Jan → 31 Jan 2027Snowpark
1.ª fase de la Copa de Andalucía de slopestyle
Freestyle ski and snowboard slopestyle, all categories.
5 Feb → 7 Feb 2027Prado de las Monjas
2.ª fase de la Copa de Andalucía de alpino U14-U16
Giant slalom, slalom and super-G.
6 Feb 2027Pistas de El Río, Borreguiles y Loma de Dílar
Snow Running Sierra Nevada
Night trail race on the snow along El Río, Cauchiles, Borreguiles and Loma de Dílar.
13 Feb → 14 Feb 2027Prado de las Monjas
2.ª fase de la Copa de Andalucía de alpino U8-U12
Slalom and giant slalom for U8, U10 and U12.
28 Feb 2027Montebajo
Evento del Día de Andalucía
Andalusia Day event of the regional federation.
20 Mar → 21 Mar 2027Pista La Visera
Final de la Copa de Europa de Baches (FIS)
The 2026/27 FIS Moguls European Cup final: single and dual moguls on La Visera.
Snow today.
Snow report
Open runs and lifts, snow depth and car park occupancy.
Webcams
Live images from Borreguiles and Pradollano.
Mountain forecast
AEMET's daily forecast for Sierra Nevada: temperature, wind chill and wind at altitude.
Safety
Ski only on open, marked runs: off-piste rescues are charged. Ski patrol emergencies: 900 249 100 or 112.
Frequently asked questions.
When does Sierra Nevada open for the 2026-27 season?
The resort has not announced the date yet (as of 23 October 2026). The expected date is Saturday 28 November 2026: last season it opened on Saturday 29 November 2025. Opening always depends on snow and cold weather.
How much is a one-day lift pass?
Day passes use dynamic pricing that changes with the date and how early you buy. On 23 October 2026 the official online shop listed the one-day pass from €56 and the half-day pass from €39.50.
Is there a bus from Granada?
Yes. During the ski season buses leave Granada bus station at 8:00, 10:15 and 17:15 on weekdays, plus 15:00 on weekends and holidays, stopping at Paseo del Violón. Return from Pradollano at 9:15, 16:00 and 18:30, plus 13:00 at weekends.
Do I need snow chains?
Carry them in winter. They (or winter tyres) are compulsory when Spain's traffic authority (DGT) puts the A-395 road on red level; on black level the road is closed. Check the DGT before you set off (phone 011).
What is the emergency number on the slopes?
Call 900 249 100 (ski patrol) or 112.
Sources and photos
Cetursa Sierra Nevada (sierranevada.es), Junta de Andalucía, Autotransporte Tocina, DGT and AEMET. The full list is in the Spanish version.
- Skiers high up in Sierra Nevada above a sea of clouds. Photo by Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
- Borreguiles, the heart of the ski area, with the Veleta chairlift and snow guns. Photo by Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
- The gondola above Pradollano, the resort village. Photo by Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
- Busy chairlifts in Sierra Nevada. Photo by Werner Wilmes, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.
- The Laguna chairlift, high in the resort. Photo by Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
