Sierra Nevada without skiing: Mirlo Blanco, Hoya de la Mora and Borreguiles

To spend a day in the Sierra Nevada without skiing, choose between the activities in Pradollano, the gondola lift to Borreguiles and a visit to the surroundings of Hoya de la Mora. They are different plans: an attraction with an entrance, a ride on the ski lift and an outing to the mountain require their own preparation and budget.

Opening for winter: On October 6, 2026, the resort’s website announces the Mirlo Blanco closed until the next winter season, the Borreguiles activities for the next snow season and the ice rink closed. Confirm reopening and operation on your chosen day before booking transportation or activities. Going up to the station does not guarantee finding snow or open attractions.

What plan to choose without skiing

With children, start with an organized activity that accommodates their age and size. With a different age group, confirm who can participate and who will have to accompany or wait. If you depend on the bus, also calculate the return time to the stop.

White Blackbird: snow activities in Pradollano

The Mirlo Blanco activity park is at the end of El Río, next to the Antonio Jara chairlift. It allows you to organize the day in the lower area of ​​the resort, without turning the visit into a day of skiing. The announced winter offer includes tubing, donuts, bike skiing and sledding; check which ones work on your date.

Blackbird sleigh and activity area

The Blackbird Sled is a sleigh attraction on rails, with curves and changes in slope. Distinguish your ticket from the products in the activity area: the price, duration and what is included must appear on the ticket you choose. Don’t assume that one ticket fits all attractions.

Before paying, check the age and size allowed, need for a companion, restrictions and use of your own material. Follow staff instructions. An organized circuit still has conditions of participation; Just because an activity is advertised for families does not mean it is suitable for any child.

Schedules and purchase

The main page publishes as winter reference subject to confirmation at the next opening the activities from 10:00 to 16:30 and the Blackbird Sleigh from 10:00 to 17:15. That schedule accompanies the closure notice; does not prove operation on October 6.

Check the park opening notice and the product available for your day. If a listing maintains a generic schedule while the main page announces closure, confirm with the station before arranging travel. Check if the purchase is for a specific date and session and what happens if the activity cannot be carried out.

Hoya de la Mora: prepare a visit to the mountain

La Hoya de la Mora is above the center of Pradollano. The brochure of the Junta de Andalucía places it at about 2,475 meters and allows its surroundings to be identified. The height and terrain make it necessary to prepare access and exit, even if you are not going to ski.

Can you go sledding?

Don’t plan your visit assuming you’ll find a free groomed trail, gentle slopes, security, or sled rentals. The presence of snow also does not indicate that a slope is suitable: check ice, obstacles, traffic and signage. Respect the indications of the place and do not slide onto a road, a pedestrian crossing or an area of ​​restricted use.

For a sledding session with children, first check the organized activities of Mirlo Blanco or Borreguiles, their opening and conditions. In La Hoya, decide the route according to the real state of the terrain and the group’s preparation. Avoid improvising a descent or a winter route from a photo or a hiking map.

Access and services

Check the final access section, traffic restrictions and parking before going up. There is no road closure time that you can take for granted for every weekend. Also, do not count on a chairlift as a connection to La Hoya without expressly confirming the transportation, the destination and its use by pedestrians.

If you are traveling by bus, check the final service stop for your date and how you would complete the journey. Getting to Pradollano is not equivalent to getting to Hoya de la Mora. Also confirm the services you need and bring water and some food so as not to depend on an open stall.

The National Park recommendations advise preparing the itinerary, taking extreme caution on snow and ice, checking the weather and planning your return. If the conditions don’t fit your equipment or experience, change the plan. High mountain ascents and crossings require specific preparation and, for those who lack experience, the help of a guide.

Borreguiles in cable car: ticket and activities

The station announces sledding and tobogganing activities in Borreguiles during the winter and indicates that access requires taking the cable car with a ticket or ski pass. Check the pedestrian ticket and activity options for your date.

Check what the product includes before purchasing: boarding and drop-off, authorized installation, entry to the activity and duration. A gondola lift ticket should not be confused with a ski pass or admission to all attractions. If you choose a package, check that it includes the transportation you need and that all members of the group can use it.

The activity sheet shows a schedule from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:00 p.m., along with the announcement of the next season. Confirm the reopening time. The last entrance to an activity is not the time of the last descent of the gondola. Check the return when you arrive and leave room to walk and wait.

Views depend on visibility and weather. The Sierra Nevada live section brings together access to the report, webcams and meteorology. Check which lifts and services are operating that day; To eat in Borreguiles, confirm establishment and kitchen hours before depending on that option.

Ice rink: an alternative when it reopens

The ice skating rink is in the Mirlo Blanco area. As of October 6, 2026, it is closed until next season. Their listing publishes €10 for one hour, VAT included, with purchase on site, and requires gloves.

This amount is a reference of the consulted file; confirm rate and session when reopening is announced. Check the conditions for minors, the material included and the schedule before incorporating it into the plan. Wear gloves and don’t plan your visit depending on whether a size or pass is available.

Budget: what to pay and what to confirm

Calculate the total per person and for the group. Distinguish transportation, parking, tickets, clothing or material and food. Check the price of the specific product: an activity session, a trip on the Blackbird Sled and a gondola lift ticket are separate purchases.

For clothing, consult the equipment and clothing rental guide in Granada, Cenes and Sierra Nevada. Ask for sizes and conditions for a non-skiing visit: some providers make clothing rental subject to equipment rental.

Clothing and preparation for a snow day

The beginner’s guide to the resort recommends warm and waterproof clothing, layers, gloves, glasses and a hat. Prepare shoes suitable for snow and humidity and a change of clothes if you are going to play in the snow. Check that children are wearing clothes that fit their size and can change if they get wet.

• Protection against the weather: adapt the layers to the forecast and wear an outer garment that protects from wind and humidity.
• Sun and visibility: wear appropriate glasses for the activity and sun protection following the product instructions.
• Food and water: organize breaks and don’t depend on finding all the establishments open.
• Rout and return: avoid trips that exceed the group’s preparation and save time to return before the transport closes.

Check the AEMET mountain forecast for Sierra Nevada before setting out, paying attention to wind, visibility, precipitation and temperature. Seeing snow on a webcam alone does not allow you to assess the condition of a slope or trail.

How to organize the day and arrive on time when you return

1. Before leaving: confirm opening, forecast, access and necessary reservations. Choose a main activity and an alternative if it doesn’t work.
2. Upon arrival: locate the entrance, confirm conditions and return time. Sort out clothing or material before the session.
3. During the visit: allow breaks and time to eat. Do not chain together Hoya, gondola and attractions if the trips leave little room.
4. To return: includes walking, returning material, waiting and arriving at the stop or car. Do not take the last entrance to an attraction as a reference to the last transportation.

The official access page refers to traffic information and the bus operator. Check the service for your date and the traffic directions; Winter and summer schedules may differ. Expand the route in our guide on how to go up to Sierra Nevada by car or bus.

The official parking section announces free parking until the start of the winter season in the consultation on October 6. Do not transfer it to the entire season: confirm rate, access and places for your day. Also check where to park in Sierra Nevada and prepare an alternative if the chosen access is complete or restricted.