Sierra Nevada is heading into the 2026/27 season with the biggest investment in lifts in its recent history: the new Emile Allais and Veleta II chairlifts, costing €21 million, and a reorganised beginner area in Borreguiles. The resort has already opened lift pass sales with 20% discounts, according to its presentation of what's new.
Beginners: opening earlier and easier to reach
The addition of two new Snow Factory units (machines that produce snow at above-zero temperatures) will allow the beginner area to open earlier. In addition, the reorganisation of the Borreguiles ski area, and in particular of the beginner runs, will provide quicker connections with the rest of the areas and lifts. For anyone learning to ski it's the most visible improvement: fewer lifts to reach the easy run and more days with the area open.
Overhaul of the veterans
The Stadium, Laguna and Montebajo chairlifts are undergoing the extraordinary inspection required after 25 years of service. At Stadium, the boarding carpet is also being replaced and the RPD system is being installed on the line to reduce the stoppages caused by freezing rain.
What you need to try it out
If you're going to learn in the new beginner area, don't buy equipment: rent the beginner range (shorter, softer skis) and add a helmet. If you want the lift pass with the pre-season discount, buy it as soon as possible. And if the season opens earlier in Borreguiles, the first few days are usually just that area: check the snow report before heading up.
Ski Rental in Sierra Nevada · Sierra Nevada Lift Pass 2026/27 · Ski Lessons in Sierra Nevada · Sierra Nevada Webcam
Sources: Nevasport · Lugares de Nieve.
