Move around the Sierra like an Insider
Everything you need to know to arrive, park, and move around Pradollano without losing ski time. Avoid traffic jams and surprises.
Insider Tip: If you see the dark red line on the map before km 32, get ready to put on chains.
How to Arrive
Optimal routes from Granada and Malaga. Tips to avoid peak hours on the A-395.
Parking
Parking guide: covered, blue zones, and secrets to parking for free (if you wake up early).
Getting Around
Internal transport: Bus and Urban Chairlift.
Insider Knowledge
One Way
Sierra Nevada is one-way. Plan your entry and exit to avoid unnecessary laps.
Traffic Jams
There are always jams on holidays and peak season eves. Wake up early or go up the afternoon before.
Resort Loop
In peak season, it can take +40 min to do a full lap of the resort.
Free Parking
Parking in the high zone (CAR) is free, but fills up very quickly.
Access Cuts
If capacity is exceeded, the Guardia Civil cuts access to the resort. Have a parking reservation.
Internal Mobility: Forget the car
Moving around Pradollano by car is a mistake. Streets are narrow, one-way, and parking is difficult. Use these alternatives to get from your apartment to the slopes.
Urban Bus
Connects the low, mid, and high zones. Frequency approx every 20 min. It's the best option to go up from Peñones.
Urban Chairlift
Insider Tip: Included in your ski pass. Use it as an "elevator" between Plaza de Andalucía and the high zone to avoid stairs with boots on.
Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es obligatorio el uso de cadenas para ir a Sierra Nevada?
No como normal general pero si recomendable tener unas a mano y saber ponerlas.
El uso puede ser obligatorio si hay nieve o hielo y las autoridades lo exigen.
¿Hay algún punto de venta de cadenas en Sierra Nevada?
No como punto oficial. Algunas personas y establecimientos disponen de algunas unidades de venta pero se suelen agotar rápido.
¿Hay algún mecánico en Sierra Nevada?
No existe ningún taller. Si ocurre alguna avería tendrás que llamar a la Grúa y desplazarán tu vehículo a algún taller en Granada.