Top 4 Ski Trips in Sierra Nevada

1.Ski or Snowboard Lesson with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $46Our pick

Meet at the EXTRE-NIEVE shop one hour early for equipment fitting, then join a Spanish-speaking group lesson of up to 10 people. Instructors such as Guillermo, Dani, and Fede have earned praise for patient teaching, though equipment queues can delay the start. Your gear stays with you for the rest of the day, but the ski pass and snow clothes cost extra.

“My children and I had the best experience! We were lucky enough to get Guillermo as our instructor for 3 days in a row and he was fabulous with the children. So friendly and made the lessons so much fun! I highly recommend. Thank you!”

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2.Ski or Snowboard Equipment Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 1 day · from $24Best value

Collect medium-high range skis, poles, or a snowboard plus snow boots from the local EXTRE-NIEVE store, then spend the day on Sierra Nevada’s slopes outside Granada. Allow about 90 minutes for busy fitting queues, especially in the morning. You must buy a ski pass separately, and clothing and instruction are not included.

“The guys in the ski shop were great, working hard to get lots of people through as quick as possible. You have to allow an hour and a half for queuing and ski fit. We had a great time skiing and are returning at Easter with the same shop!!”

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3.3-Hour Group Ski Lesson with Equipment Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Meet The New School in Pradollano for a three-hour beginner lesson from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. You’ll learn to glide, brake, turn, and control your speed in English or Spanish. Skis, boots, poles, and a helmet are included, but you must arrange clothing and a ski pass.

“Fue, una excelente experiencia, primera vez reciebiendo clases y el instructor fue muy paciente y profesional. tambien el staff de The New School es muy servicial y amigable. Mi recomendación es prepararse con Gafas, Pantalones y guantes para Skiar si, no logras conseguirlos los puedes alquilar al hacer el Check in.”

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4.Formigal: Private Ski Lesson – Half or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews Top rated

Meet ski instructor Simone Eiraudo for a private half or full-day lesson at Formigal, Spain’s largest ski resort. He teaches in Spanish or English and adjusts the session to your level, goals, weather, snow, and accommodation. Bring your lift pass, clothing, skis, boots, poles, helmet, and goggles.

“Fantastic. Simone was an amazing teacher. It was our first experience in the snow and it couldn't have been better, thanks to Simone. He helped us from the beginning with great patience. We totally recommend Simone. We loved it, thank you very much.”

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