12th November 2008 - Resort Opens on the 15th
For the first time on record, Sierra Nevada prepares for its earliest opening this coming Saturday 15th November. Whilst rumours indicated this may be the case for just the weekend and then closing mid week to re-open as from the 22nd, it now looks like the resort will remain open definitively from the 15th onwards!
There are an anticipated 27 kilometres of piste due to open and a vertical drop of 925 metres including the Veleta, Lomar Dilar and Borreguiles ski areas.
The information on runs and lifts due to open are provided by the resort organisers, Cetursa and can be downloaded in PDF format here.
10th November 2008 - Sierra Nevada Resort Opening
Press reports have indicated a definitive opening for the ski season for the 22nd November as a result of the recent heavy snowfalls to hit the mountains in Sierra Nevada.
There is also the chance of opening for the weekend of the 15th & 16th of November but as yet this is not definitive and will most likely be a last minute decision!
2nd November 2008
Heavy snowfall hits Sierra Nevada making an ever whiter mountain. More snow is forecast for the next 2-3 days...check our the webcam images:
28th October 2008
Snow hits Spain and the resorts begin to whiten
Sierra Nevada gets its first proper dusting in preparation for the coming winter season. The snow cannons have been switched on and efforts are already evident in ensuring an early start to the winter! Check out the webcams here.
2nd September 2008
Pending Opening for Reservations to Sierra Nevada
Sierra Essence expects to recieve the new rates for accommodation to Sierra Nevada by the end of next week to be able to begin responding to all our client's requests made over recent weeks.
As yet the only concrete information we have recieved is that the Lift Pass prices will remain the same as last season.
1st September 2008
Great deals to Formigal - How is this possible?
In response to certain enquiries regarding the special deals available to our new destination, Formigal, Sierra Essence informs all readers that these rates have been specially arranged by the resort organiser's and offered to us in a promotional effort on their behalf to encourage more UK visitors to the region.
The resort has seen significant development and is without doubt a serious contender to any resort worldwide in terms of its facilities, ski terrain and services.
The rates offered by Sierra Essence are completely different to those paid locally which are significantly higher.
20th August 2008
Sierra Essence launches new destinations and winter programmes and the new website
A busy year is had by all and not for least for us as we proudly announce our introduction into two superb new Spanish ski destinations, Formigal & Panticosa. Our website developments are not only giving a fresh look to our products but also designed to help you navigate more clearly through them. Our two new domains www.formigal.co.uk and www.panticosa.co.uk offer you a full insight into these new areas for this coming winter
Also ongoing are negotiations to organise specialist heli-ski trips to Canada. As details become available be sure to check this page ensuring you click on your browser's "refresh" button to ensure you have the latest information.
21st April 2008
50cms of fresh snow re-opens Sierra Nevada for Spectacular Skiing
The recent heavy snowfalls hitting Sierra Nevada, have led the resort organiser's, Cetursa S.A. to make further decisions to extend the season by reopening the lifts for skiing this coming Thursday 24th April. Previously they had announced the opening for just the weekend of the 26th and 27th but with more snow on the mountain now than during the whole season, there was little choice but to succumb to popular demand!!
Prices are being kept to low season rates, deep fresh powder snow and stunning piste conditions will make this a season end to remember!!
Check out the lastest photos here! | Webcams
16th April 2008
Further Extension to the Season Confirmed Today
Cetursa S.A., the company responsible for the management of the ski resort, have today announced the following addition to the previous extension to the season:
From Monday 21st until Friday 25th April, the resort will open for touristic use only whereby the Al-Andalus gondola will remain open for non-skiing purposes only.
The weekend of the 26th & 27th will see the re-opening of the ski lifts (snow permitting) for the definitive final two days of skiing for the winter 2007-8.
11th April 2008
Sierra Nevada Extends Its Season by Another Week
The resort organiser's, Cetursa S.A., have announced today that they will be extending the season for another week leaving the proposed closing date now for the 20th April.
Whilst there have been less runs open than anticipated after the recent batch of weather fronts and rainfall, massive efforts have been made in ensuring top conditions possible for the those runs that are open. Currently they have at least 14 kilometres open with expectancy to open further pistes as conditions improve over the next couple of days!!
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