{"id":1868,"date":"2026-10-19T13:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T13:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T11:29:18","slug":"sierra-nevada-without-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to Sierra Nevada Without a Car from Granada"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-sum is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"sn-sum__t wp-block-paragraph\">At a glance<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can get to Sierra Nevada <strong>without a car<\/strong> from Granada: there is a regular bus service, plus taxis and the option of combining a train with a final stretch by road.<\/li><li><strong>Bus timetables change by season<\/strong> and by day: always confirm the current timetable with the operator, and above all the time of the <strong>last return<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Going without a car removes the worry of chains and parking, but it pays to plan the way back.<\/li><li>Bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/forfaits-sierra-nevada\/\">ski pass<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/equipment\/\">rental<\/a> already booked so you can head straight to the slopes.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-toc is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"sn-toc__t wp-block-paragraph\">In this article<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#opciones-sin-coche\">Ways to get up without a car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#antes-de-salir\">What to check before you set off<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ventajas-y-limites\">Pros and limits of going without a car<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#galeria\">Image gallery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need a car to enjoy Sierra Nevada. From Granada there are several ways to reach Pradollano, and all of them avoid the hardest parts of winter driving: chains, queues and parking. In return, it pays to organise timetables well, especially the one for the way back.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"opciones-sin-coche\">Ways to get up without a car<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sn-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>How it works<\/th><th>What to keep in mind<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">Option<\/span>Regular bus<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">How it works<\/span>Service between Granada and Pradollano, with a stop at Granada bus station.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What to keep in mind<\/span>Timetables change by season and by day: confirm the current timetable and the time of the last return.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">Option<\/span>Taxi or private-hire car (VTC)<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">How it works<\/span>Direct journey from Granada to Pradollano.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What to keep in mind<\/span>Book in advance at weekends and on holidays, and agree the return trip too.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">Option<\/span>Train or high-speed train and final stretch<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">How it works<\/span>You reach Granada by train and complete the journey by bus or taxi.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What to keep in mind<\/span>Work out the connection times and leave a margin so you do not miss the link.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to get to Sierra Nevada without a car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-sierra-nevada\/\">how to get there<\/a> guide and in the one on <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/getting-to-sierra-nevada-from-madrid-malaga-seville\/\">routes from Madrid, M\u00e1laga and Seville<\/a> you will find approximate times to Granada and Pradollano.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"antes-de-salir\">What to check before you set off<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list sn-steps\"><li><strong>Outbound and return times<\/strong> Confirm the current timetable of the service you plan to use. It is what changes most between high and low season.<\/li><li><strong>Time of the last return<\/strong> Write it down: by mid-afternoon, tired and in snow gear, it is easy to lose track of time.<\/li><li><strong>Weather and snow<\/strong> Look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/snow-report\/\">snow report<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/webcams-sierra-nevada\/\">webcams<\/a> before setting off.<\/li><li><strong>Equipment and bookings<\/strong> With ski pass, lesson and equipment booked, you do not lose time on arrival.<\/li><\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-callout is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are going without a car, leave a buffer of at least an hour before the last return. It is better to have time to spare than to depend on finding a taxi at the last minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ventajas-y-limites\">Pros and limits of going without a car<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table sn-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you gain<\/th><th>What you need to plan<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you gain<\/span>You do not need chains or to drive in snow.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you need to plan<\/span>The outbound and return times, which are fixed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you gain<\/span>You do not have to look for parking.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you need to plan<\/span>Carrying the equipment if you bring your own.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you gain<\/span>You can enjoy the journey and the views.<\/td><td><span class=\"sn-lbl\">What you need to plan<\/span>Booking in advance if you use a taxi.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Going without a car: what you gain and what you need to plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you end up preferring to drive, we tell you <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/snow-chains-road-sierra-nevada\/\">what to carry and how to check the road<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/where-to-park-sierra-nevada\/\">where to park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"galeria\">Gallery: the view from Pradollano<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tap an image to see it larger.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6ae93e7bd1a57&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped sn-gal wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae93e7bd2455&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae93e7bd2455\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-lead wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"1123\" src=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada-894x1024.webp\" alt=\"Aerial view of Pradollano with its snowy buildings and the gondola line climbing the hillside in Sierra Nevada\" class=\"wp-image-1123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada-894x1024.webp 894w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada-262x300.webp 262w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada-768x880.webp 768w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada.webp 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pradollano and the gondola line, from the air.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae93e7bd2b0d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae93e7bd2b0d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae93e7bd3205&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae93e7bd3205\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"1135\" src=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-pistas-telesillas-sierra-nevada.webp\" alt=\"Pradollano with its snowy houses at the foot of the slopes and the chairlifts of Sierra Nevada\" class=\"wp-image-1135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-pistas-telesillas-sierra-nevada.webp 900w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-pistas-telesillas-sierra-nevada-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-pistas-telesillas-sierra-nevada-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snow-covered houses at the foot of the slopes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae93e7bd3831&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae93e7bd3831\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"1095\" src=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/valle-pinar-cumbres-sierra-nevada-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"Sierra Nevada valley with pine forest and snowy peaks under a blue sky\" class=\"wp-image-1095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/valle-pinar-cumbres-sierra-nevada-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/valle-pinar-cumbres-sierra-nevada-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/valle-pinar-cumbres-sierra-nevada-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/valle-pinar-cumbres-sierra-nevada.webp 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" 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2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gondolas rising from Pradollano.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a bus from Granada to Sierra Nevada?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, there is a regular service between Granada and Pradollano. Its timetables vary by season and by day, so confirm the current timetable with the operator before you travel.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I know what time the last bus back leaves?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the current timetable of the service before going up and note the time of the last return. Timetables change by season and by day.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I go by taxi?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can go up by taxi or private-hire car from Granada to Pradollano. It is best to book in advance at weekends and on holidays and to agree the return trip too.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need chains if I go by bus?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. If you go by bus or taxi, the driver takes care of the vehicle and of the chains if they are needed. If you go in your own car, see our snow chains and road guide.<\/p><\/details>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where do I park if I end up driving?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find all the information in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/where-to-park-sierra-nevada\/\">parking in Pradollano<\/a>.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-cta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your day in Sierra Nevada<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you go without a car, bring your ski pass and rental already booked. At sierranevadagranada.com you get perks on rental, restaurants and shops in the resort.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons sn-cta__row is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-sierra-nevada\/\">C\u00f3mo llegar<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/forfaits-sierra-nevada\/\">Ver forfaits<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sn-src is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sources and review<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bus and taxi timetables and fares are set by each operator and vary by season: confirm them before you travel.<\/li><li>Last review of this article: October 2026.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Sierra Nevada Granada\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#logo\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cropped-cropped-Logotipo-Sierranevadagranada.webp\",\"caption\":\"Sierra Nevada Granada\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/\",\"name\":\"Sierra Nevada Granada\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/#article\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/\"},\"headline\":\"Getting to Sierra Nevada Without a Car from Granada\",\"description\":\"Ways to get to Sierra Nevada without a car from Granada: bus, taxi and train, and what to check before you set off.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-10-19T11:29:18+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-19T14:44:54+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#organization\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#organization\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/#website\"},\"wordCount\":898,\"articleSection\":\"Resort\",\"image\":[\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pradollano-aerea-remontes-sierra-nevada.webp\"]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Getting to Sierra Nevada Without a Car from Granada\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/\"}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/sierranevadagranada.com\/en\/noticias\/sierra-nevada-without-a-car\/#faq\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there a bus from Granada to Sierra Nevada?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, there is a regular service between Granada and Pradollano. 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