These efforts, focused on critical areas such as Cauchiles, are essential following a winter season characterized by heavy snowfall. The primary goal is to allow technical staff access to the upper part of the ski domain to perform necessary maintenance on the lifts, including the Veleta chairlift, which is scheduled to open this summer.
Beyond ensuring the resort's operational capacity, clearing this route is vital for the mobility of Guardia Civil mountain rescue teams and the Sierra Nevada National Park services. The road must also be clear for the upcoming Veleta Cyclotourist Climb, which will finish at the Stadium chairlift station at an altitude of 3,000 meters.
The recently concluded winter season at Sierra Nevada has been described as one of the most challenging in recent years due to adverse weather, which forced the resort to close for 16 days. Despite these setbacks, the resort saw a 3.9% increase in skiers, reaching 896,241 users, and an average hotel occupancy of 66% in Pradollano.
