What are and where are the closest ski slopes to Madrid?
If you can take something positive from the cold that we are experiencing these days, it is without a doubt having the possibility of planning a getaway to the snow and demonstrating your skiing or snowboarding skills in front of your family or friends.
They are beginning to open some of the ski slopes of the Central System and we are happy to be able to tell it.
We are back at it once again with our (even more improved) compilation of the ski and snow resorts that Madrid and its surroundings offer us, so that you have at hand all the information related to prices, courses, accommodation...
All you have to do is decide on one of them and get ready to enjoy an incredible day of skiing or snowing a few kilometers from Madrid.
LA PINILLA (SEGOVIA) ***communication***
La Pinilla piste map
Following the map we enter Segovia and stop at the Sierra de Ayllón, where this ski and mountain resort is located, inaugurated in no less than 1968. No one can say that this resort does not have history! It has a total of 15.82 skiable km divided into 4 green, 6 blue and 13 red slopes.
What we like most about its facilities, without a doubt, are its incredible panoramic views of the northern area of the Central Plateau Spanish. Although, we cannot deny that it motivates us that, just 10 km away, we come across the beautiful municipality of Riaza which, apart from its rustic beauty, has finger-licking cuisine.
We can't fool you, this last one is memorable. So, if you visit the station and have the opportunity to escape to the surroundings, both Riaza and Sepúlveda are mandatory stops for a weekend of 10.
Furthermore, the new owners of La Pinilla have made a strong investment to provide this station with countless services and facilities, saving it from the poor state it had reached in previous years and giving it a new life for every month of the year.
Activities: Additionally, this year the Lobo restaurant has opened, with impressive views of the Sierra de Ayllón, with charcoal and wood cooking. We also find Momo Apreski, an exciting music event space where every weekend it will feature the most popular DJs at the end of the day; and you can also practice Night Skiing, the Snow Park or the return slope. In addition, for the end of March and Easter they have launched two totally new and very fun activities.
El Saturday March 23 It will be held first motorcycle show never before done on Big Set. It will be done at 1.800 meters high surrounded by a spectacular landscape such as Pico Lobo of the Ayllón mountain range by the company “Lleides Freestyle Show”. To all this Added to this is a surprise show by a Spanish drift champion and a motorcycle YouTuber, an inflatable area for children or different DJs to play music and set the mood for the whole day. There will be two passes of half an hour each (at 13:30 p.m. and 14:30 p.m.) and the Access price is €20 for general admission (children up to 10 years old free).
From 28 al 31 March, on the occasion of the celebration of Holy Week, opens its dead «Game World» at the station. It's about a unique space dedicated to the little ones with multiple games and activities from construction games with giant blocks to archery, Piratix or T-Racers, among many others. It will have several dynamic play areas, another for construction and another to become real superheroes and pirates. In addition, they will also be enabled different X-Shot zones and there will even be a classification of those with the best aim to participate in the Spanish championship. His Hours are uninterrupted from 11:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. and Admission price is €10 for children and €5 for adults..
The championship days will be March 28 for the qualifiers for children up to 9 and 13 years old. The final of this category will take place on March 30. For the category of children up to 17 years old and all those over 18 years old, the qualifying will take place on March 29 and its final will be on the 31st.
Where: You can go by car, it is 120 km from Madrid, so it will take you just over an hour to get there, and once there, you don't have to worry about parking, the station has 4 parking areas. totally free parking. Also, you can get to the station by bus, here you can get an idea of all the possible routes.
Price: Here you can check all the rates and here the material rental rates.
*If you want to learn to ski or snowboard, you can consult the entire information about their courses, private classes and nursery school, within the official website.
Schedule: from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m. (lifts from 9 a.m. to 16.30:XNUMX p.m.)
Useful information: Piste map| Snow report, piste situation and weather forecast| Reopening information
Recommended accommodations: Hostal La Pinilla, Albergue La Pinilla…
Contact: [email protected] / [email protected] |902 879 069 | Website | Facebook | Twitter
Further information: You can download the La Pinilla application here and participate in the different challenges that the same station offers you.
VALDESQUI ***open-tourist use***
Map of Valdesquí ski slopes
This station has several attractions or (in other words) reasons to visit it. The first thing is that this year it will turn 50 years old, which translates into history and experience. Furthermore, it is the largest and busiest in the entire Central System and that is for a reason, don't you think?
Another point in its favor is that it shares limits with the recently named Sierra de Guadarrama National Park, which allows you to enjoy unique experiences such as a guided tour with snowshoes, or getting on a snow grooming machine enjoying the views of the park from the highest peaks.
But, the icing on the cake goes to its Park Center, positioned as one of the best Snowparks in the country. This year it is already immersed in its eighth season. Intrepid and daring! It can't be that you haven't had the chance to try it yet, what are you waiting for?
Where: The Valdesquí station is located in Rascafría, in the Sierra de Guadarrama, just 70 km from Madrid. Check how to get there websites (by car, train or bus)
Price: Ski pass rates and season passes | Classes | Equipment rental
Schedule: From 9.00:16.30 a.m. to 9,00:16,15 p.m., lifts from 12.30:16.15 a.m. to 8.30:15.00 p.m., afternoons from XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. (Box office hours: from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.) You can check the schedules of all its facilities here.
Useful information: Track status and map | Services | Reopening information
Contact: 902 886 446 | Website | Facebook | Twitter
MADRID SNOWZONE (XANADU)
Ski slope in Madrid Xanadú
this is the one indoor ski slope of Spain, or (as they say now, clue Indoor). It is located within the Madrid Xanadú Shopping and Leisure Center, in Arroyomolinos.
It has nothing more and nothing less than 18.000 m2 for skiing, divided into two slopes: the large slope for experts (250 m long and 55 m wide, with a slope greater than 25%) and another smaller one for those who want to start skiing or for the little ones to also enjoy their first first steps in sport (100 m long and 40 m wide).
The main advantage of this track is that you can enjoy this sport, so characteristic of winter, during a hot day in the month of August. Even in unfavorable weather conditions that cause the temporary closure of the main stations, you can continue your training here.
Where: It is located in the municipality of Arroyomolinos, in the southwest area of Madrid – Extremadura Highway (A-5) exits 22 and 25. It can also be accessed through the Radial R-5 and the M-50.
Schedules: Open every day of the year from 09:30 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. (check special dates at 91 648 22 44)
- School hours: Monday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m.
Prices:
- El slope access price you can check it here. Also check their offers, as they offer different promotions.
- The prices for private classes You can check all the classes and courses available: ski, snow.
Further information: 91 648 22 44 (for groups, schools and companies: 91 648 25 11) | Website
NAVACERRADA ***closed***
Navacerrada Tracks
This is the mountain pass and ski resort closest to Madrid. Its geographical location is unbeatable, since it is located in the Sierra de Guadarrama, specifically on a hill that separates the provinces of Madrid and Segovia.
The curious thing about its situation is that, if you go down the southern slope, you will be practicing your favorite sport within the municipalities of Cercedilla and Navacerrada, and if you do it on the northern slope you will do it in La Granja de San Ildefonso, which already corresponds to it. to Castilla y León. At once, you can boast of having skied in Madrid and Segovia, isn't it interesting?
Where: Just 60 km from Madrid and 28 km from Segovia. It is located on Dos Castillas 3 street (Puerto de Navacerrada), in Cercedilla, Madrid.
*This station offers multiple discounts: for the start of the season, for being a large family... In addition, on the occasion of its reopening and only during the first weekend you can enjoy an exclusive offer that you cannot refuse.
Is yours the Snowboard? Do you want to take classes to perfect your technique? Inside the station there is Daktak school, which has the best certified professionals and with extensive experience. Don't worry if you are just starting out, because the school adapts to all levels of learning.
Schedules: Monday to Sunday from 09:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
Useful information: Track condition | Weather forecast | Track map
Contact: 902 88 23 28 | [email protected] | Website | Facebook | Twitter
LA COVATILLA ***closed***
A little further from Madrid, but just over two hours away by car, We find La Covatilla Station. Located in the heart of the Sierra de Béjar (Salamanca), lCovatilla combats remoteness by offering reasonable prices to all its visitors, with packages daily tickets that reach 30 euros in high season, and the full season ticket is only 315 euros. It catches your attention right?
If you dare to visit the station, we are sure that you will love skiing with views of the city of Bèjar, Sierra de Gredos and the mountain ranges that are around it. We assure you that it is worth the trip!
Where: La Covatilla is located in the Sierra de Béjar, in Salamanca, 220 km from Madrid (Paraje La Covatilla s/n 37716 La Hoya)
Price: Ski pass rates and season passes | Classes | Equipment rental
Schedule: courts and ticket offices from 9 a.m. to 16.30:XNUMX p.m. (Check all the schedules here)
Useful information: Track status and map | Amenities
Contact: 923 70 00 02 / 923 74 80 00| [email protected] | Website | Facebook | Twitter
We hope that with this compilation of the ski and snow resorts in Madrid and surrounding areas, you have answered your questions and are clear about what your next destination will be to enjoy these winter sports that you like so much.
