Opening July 2 to August 28, 2011.

The ski lifts opening in summer facilitate summer activities such as hiking, cycling, among others. Enjoy the pleasure of a walk watching the spectacular views from an elevation 3,000.This summer, the gondola and lift Borreguiles and Veleta open for access to the highest point of the winter resort of Sierra Nevada. In addition, cycling enthusiasts in touch with nature can transport their bikes on the chairlift to the top of the station and then come on down on two wheels.

SCHEDULES

Gondola Borreguiles:

Opening to the public: 10:30.
Last uplift: 18:30. Last descent: 18:45 hours

Veleta lift:
Opening to the public: 10:45 am.
Last uplift: 18:15 hours. Last descent: 18:30 hours

PRICES

Sierra Nevada Cetursa SA has released a season ticket summer (July and August), with unlimited use and the price of 60.00 € for adults and € 35.00 for all other categories (children, senior, disabled, etc.). This can be purchased at the ticket office located in the Plaza de Andalucia, Pradollano, next to the box office.

The lifts will open on 27th June and remain open until 30th August. This allows you to climb from  2.100 m of altitude to  3.000m below the Veleta peak in 20 minutes.  I normally find it advisable to take the first half an hour walking very slowly after leaving the Veleta chairlift!

From the Veleta chairlift the Collado de Cariguela can be reached in an hour and Mulhacen can be done in a long day. We have also used this in the past to hike back to Lanjaron in the same day. A long, hard 10 hour walking day with a 2400m descent at the end!

Cost is €10 (special prices for minors, seniors, groups etc, see below).

Timetable Telecabina Borreguiles:
Open 09:00 h. Last descent 17:45 h.

Timetable Telesilla Veleta II:
Open 09:00 h. Last descent 17:15 h.