La Covatilla Ski Resort Guide
La Covatilla, Spain
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 10 miles |
| Highest Lift | 7,772ft |
| Resort Height | 6,562ft |
| Nearest Airports | Valladolid and Madrid |
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La Covatilla
It took 70 years, but the small Spanish ski area of La Covatilla is now operational, with a modest six ski runs served by a modern quad chair and two surface lifts. Pioneers built a ski refuge in the area in the 1930s, but it gradually went out of use, now the regional government has invested in the new centre which has a 268m vertical, between 2000 and 2368 metres above sea level. There are 4.5km (just under three miles) of trails and a further 5km (3 miles) of cross country runs, but no snowmaking as yet. With the full title of Sierra de Bejar La Covatilla and known to its friends as Bejar, the centre's two very-easy (green) and four easy (blue) runs are all above the treeline. It's located an hour's drive from the university town of Salamanca and has its own ski school and rentals, making it an ideal first timers resort.
Summary
The Spanish ski resort of La Covatilla is at an altitude of 6,562ft, with 10 miles of marked runs.
La Covatilla has direct access to 10 miles of downhill skiing, with 31 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 6,562ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,772ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
La Covatilla offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in La Covatilla.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in La Covatilla?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for La Covatilla.
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Ski Area Stats
La Covatilla Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | 5 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | 5 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 10 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 3 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes
La Covatilla Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,772ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (La Covatilla) | 6,562ft |
| Lowest Trail | 6,545ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,227ft |
La Covatilla Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in La Covatilla is 1 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is La Covatilla?
This ski resort is in Sierra de Béjar, Salamanca, Spain.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to La Covatilla is Valladolid, 132 minutes drive away.
Madrid airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 3,200 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 21 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is La Covatilla open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in La Covatilla, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the La Covatilla Tourist Office for the latest.
