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🇪🇸

Andalusia, Spain

Sierra Nevada Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 131 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly
Snow Sure

10,860ft

Peak Elevation

3,970ft

Vertical Drop

131

Trails

120"

Annual Snow

Overview

Sierra Nevada is a ski resort in Andalusia, Spain, with an elevation range from 6,890ft (2100m) to 10,860ft (3310m). The vertical drop is 3,970ft (1210m) across 131 trails served by 21 lifts and 850 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Granada-Jaen Airport (GRX), about 40 minutes away by car. Sierra Nevada receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Early May

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Early May
Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

40cm(16in)Moderate

Average snowfall in February, Sierra Nevada's snowiest peak-season month.

120"

Annual Snowfall

(305cm)

3°C

February Avg High

-3°C

February Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 60% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

Monthly Snowfall

120"

annual avg

35
Jan
40
Feb
30
Mar
15
Apr
3
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
15
Nov
30
Dec
Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

131

Total Trails

21

Lifts

850

Skiable Acres

3,970ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

15%
Beginner: 20 trails
44%
Intermediate: 58 trails
30%
Advanced: 39 trails
Expert: 14 trails
15%Beginner (20)
44%Intermediate (58)
30%Advanced (39)
11%Expert (14)

Sierra Nevada has 131 trails: 15% green, 44% blue, 30% black, and 11% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

21

Total Lifts

3,970ft

Vertical Drop

1,210m

(3,970ft)

Elevation Profile

10,860ft

Peak

6,890ft

Base

Price Trends

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$50

avg/day

$55
Jan
$58
Feb
$52
Mar
$48
Apr
$42
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$45
Nov
$52
Dec
Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: May ($42)

Best Month to Visit Sierra Nevada

Top Pick

January

Low crowdsGreat valuePeak conditions
72
score
35cm
Low
$55/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Sierra Nevada, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 35cm. Crowd levels are low.

Runner-Up

February

40cm snow, moderate crowds, $58/day.

Best Value

May

$42/day, 3cm snow, very low crowds.

Monthly Conditions

Monthly Conditions

Best Month

January

Peak Season

35cm

snowfall

2°/-4°

high/low °C

crowds

$55

day pass

February

Peak Season

40cm

snowfall

3°/-3°

high/low °C

crowds

$58

day pass

March

Open

30cm

snowfall

6°/0°

high/low °C

crowds

$52

day pass

April

Open

15cm

snowfall

10°/3°

high/low °C

crowds

$48

day pass

May

Late Season

3cm

snowfall

15°/7°

high/low °C

crowds

$42

day pass

November

Early Season

15cm

snowfall

7°/0°

high/low °C

crowds

$45

day pass

December

Open

30cm

snowfall

3°/-3°

high/low °C

crowds

$52

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Sierra Nevada.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$52

per day

Season Pass

$580

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Sierra Nevada is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Sierra Nevada

Nearest Airport

Granada-Jaen Airport (GRX)

Approx. 40 min drive

Location

Andalusia, Spain 🇪🇸

37.0961°N, 3.3978°W

Sierra Nevada is within an hour's drive of Granada-Jaen Airport.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Sierra Nevada open for the season?
Sierra Nevada typically opens in Late November and closes in Early May. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.
How much is a day lift pass at Sierra Nevada?
A day lift pass at Sierra Nevada starts at $52 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.
Is Sierra Nevada good for beginners?
Sierra Nevada has 15% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.
How much snow does Sierra Nevada get per year?
Sierra Nevada receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 60% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
What is the best month to ski at Sierra Nevada?
January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Sierra Nevada in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 35cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Quick Stats

Elevation Range
6,890 - 10,860ft
Vertical Drop
3,970ft (1210m)
Trails
131
Lifts
21
Skiable Acres
850
Annual Snowfall
120" (305cm)
Season
Late November - Early May
Day Pass
$52
Nearest Airport
GRX (40min)

Monthly Guides

JanFebMarAprMayNovDec

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