| Sierra Nevada Ski Resort Sol y Nieve Ski Resort, Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sierra Nevada Ski Resort The Sierra Nevada is well known for its ski resort; officially called Sol y Nieve (which translates to sun & snow). With pistes for all levels of skiers the resort is a popular destination during the winter months. Its commercial centre also offers visitors a good range of affordable dining options & retail outlets. The capacity at Sol y Nieve has recently been increased by the addition of more chair-lifts. The number now stands at 31,965 people per hour using its 2 gondolas, 12 chair-lifts, & 5 ski-lifts. The lifts are in operation from 9am - 4.30pm unless weather conditions dictate otherwise. There are over 61 kilometres of slope at Sol y Nieve spread across 39 runs. These runs are enough to provide a challenge for intermediate skiers/snowboarders of all ages. However those more experienced might prefer to try out one of the 6 sensational off-course trails present on the resort. The resorts most recent claim to fame came from hosting events for the 1996 World Alpine Ski Championships; with the courses used having been opened up to the public in recent years. Aside from its varied dining options, vibrant nightlife, & of course the slopes themselves, the Sol y Nieve ski resort offers its visitors a wealth of additional facilities & attractions. These include; a snowpark for snowboarders, an acro-park for artistic style skiing & snowboarding, snowmobile excursions, dog sleighs, & inflatable toboggans. Many of the above services are undertaken in activity areas away from the main slopes. For those looking for ski/snowboarding lessons there are a wide variety of instructors to choose from. Instructors can be sourced through the resort or privately. Parking at the resort is easy with numerous options on lower & upper levels. A shuttle service is in operation from each of the car parks to the resort centre. Accommodation is also plentiful, see our "Sierra Nevada Hotels" document on the left hand side of this page for more information. Granada Tourist Office Telephone +34 958 225217 Fax +34 958 223174
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