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Located in the central square of the Sierra Nevada ski resort, "Plaza de Andalucia" and well marked with the word "TAQUILLAS". You must pass by here to buy your lift pass before going up any lifts. They generally open at 8.30 each morning. You can buy your pass for the next day after 5pm.

Pre-booking your pass may save you money but more importantly it saves time, hassle and queueing which may ultimately delay you significantly in getting onto the slopes!

Located in the passageway entrance to the "Borreguiles" cabin lift (below the control tower), on the slopes in Borreguiles in the Sierra Nevada ski resort.

Lockers are code controlled and can be hired for 15.00€ per day or for the whole season at 360.00€.

Lockers are large enough to store up to four sets of skis and boots and there is also a place to leave day gear (coats, backpacks etc.) to the left of the main Borreguiles restaurant building.

There is currently just one place in the Sierra Nevada ski resort that hires out ski clothing.

However, it is highly recommended to do your best to "beg, borrow or steal" clothing before coming out for reasons of expense and also personal comfort.

Hire clothing is not always the most apt for certain weather conditions both in terms of water-proofing and insulation.

Intersport Rio Sport has three shops in the Sierra Nevada ski resort. Their main rental stores are in the Pradollano square near to the Parador chairlift whilst their principal rental shop is next to "Pans & Company" sandwich bar, close to the Al-Andalus Gondola entrance in the "Plaza Andalucía". As of the winter of 2008/9, they now also have an "Outlet" shop located in the gallery beneath the Hotel Mont Blanc, opposite the Melia Sol y Nieve.

They provide not only the latest equipment, but pride themselves on keeping it all regularly maintained and offering a professional service to all customers. From a sales perspective they have professional and knowledgable staff to be able to allow you to make the right choice especially when it comes to buying ski and snowboard equipment.

The Sierra Nevada ski resort unleashes an extremely lively scene for the party animal by day and by night, especially during the high and mid-season periods.

There is a little catch however... You do not go out until 11 pm at the very earliest. This is when most bars open their doors.

Winding their way up the road into the mid-zone of the resort you will find numerous disco-bars in which to party the night away until dawn if you so desire. The most popular bars include: Mango, Chimenea, Fame, Sol, Soho, Jaleo, Crescendo and Chicle. During the course of the season they hold several promotional "fiestas", giving away gifts upon purchase of drinks.

Lift passes are required for all level of skier or boarder. Sierra Nevada effectively has only one type of pass that covers all lifts over the ski terrain. Sierra Essence provides the facility to pre-book your passes in advance and save you from annoying queues that can build up especially during peak season periods. Allow us to do the work for you. We collect the passes and issue them to you between 9.00 - 9.30am away from the busy lift pass office scene.