These are the cheapest ski resorts in Europe – and the most popular

Skiing is fun, but skiing holidays are expensive. Especially this winter, prices have skyrocketed due to inflation and the energy crisis. The booking portalHome to go‘, which arranges vacation rentals worldwide, has conducted an analysis of the 60 most popular ski resorts in Europe to see where the cheapest ski holidays are currently possible.

In addition to the current prices for day ski passes for adults, the accommodation costs per person per day in a holiday apartment or in a holiday home, which are usually significantly cheaper than hotels, were also included. For this purpose, millions of search queries for December 2022 to March 2023 were evaluated on the portal.

The following ski areas turned out to be the cheapest:

1. Villars-de-Lans, France

This ski resort is located in the Auvergne-Rhone Alps in south-eastern France near Grenoble and is easily accessible via Lyon or Geneva. With 125 kilometers of slopes, it is one of the largest ski centers in the region. The winter sports area extends from 1050 to 2050 meters above sea level.

• Day ski pass for adults: 38 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 21.17 euros
• Total price per person and day: 59.17 euros

2. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Only a few kilometers outside of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria is Germany’s highest mountain: the Zugspitze. The Garmisch Classic ski area spans the three ski mountains Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alpspitze with a total of 40 kilometers of pistes. The ski area is known for the Kandahar run, on which a Ski World Cup run takes place every year.

• Day ski pass for adults: 31 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 29.67 euros
• Total price per person and day: 60.67 euros

3. ValmeinierFrance

Also in the This ski resort is located in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alps in south-eastern France – not far from the Italian border. The Galibier-Thabor ski area has more than 150 kilometers of pistes, spread over Valmeinier and its neighboring town of Valloiere, and offers perfect conditions for beginners and professionals.

• Day ski pass for adults: 23.10 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 38.42 euros
• Total price per person and day: 61.52 euros

4. Les Angles, France

This ski area is located in the Pyrenees in southern France not far from the Spanish border. Les Angles has the charm of a typical mountain village – and over 55 km of slopes and 45 pistes. There is also a large snow park with halfpipes, handrails and a chill-out area.

• Day ski pass for adults: 43 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 24.83 euros
• Total price per person and day: 67.83 euros

5. Borovets, Bulgaria

Borovets is the largest and oldest ski resort in Bulgaria in the Rila Mountains and is only 70 kilometers from Sofia. It has 58 kilometers of pistes that offer a lot of variety. The highest mountain is the Musala at almost 2930 meters.

• Day ski pass for adults: 38.50 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 29.83 euros
• Total price per person and day: 68.33 euros

Some of the most popular ski areas are twice as expensive

According to the search query evaluation, the following ski areas or regions were the most popular, but sometimes twice as expensive as the cheapest.

1. Zillertal, Austria

The Zillertal in Tyrol is a true ski Mecca with many well-known ski resorts such as Kaltenbach, Hochfügen and Königsleiten and Gerlos. The largest ski area in the region is the Zillertal Arena with 143 kilometers of slopes and 52 lifts. The Zillertal can be reached from Munich in about one and a half hours.

• Day ski pass for adults: 65 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 60.67 euros
• Total price per person and day: 125.67 euros

2. Livingo, Italy

The ski resort of Livigno in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border also has a large ski area. A total of 115 kilometers of slopes are available to skiers. But freeriders will also find wonderful deep-snow descents on 110 square kilometers of unprepared mountain slopes.

• Day ski pass for adults: 59 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 46.33 euros
• Total price per person and day: 105.33 euros

3. Flachau, Austria

Flachau is the home of the legendary ski racer and double Olympic champion Hermann Maier. The ski resort with almost 3000 inhabitants is located in the Salzburger Land and belongs to the Ski amadé ski association and is one of the largest ski regions in Austria with a total of 210 kilometers of slopes. Tip: Ski cracks can even book a tour with former ski racer Maier and cover 35 kilometers of slopes and 6,700 meters in altitude with him.

• Day ski pass for adults: 61 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 41.17 euros
• Total price per person and day: 102.17 euros

4. Oberstdorf, Germany

The ski resort in Oberallgäu offers winter sports enthusiasts a lot of variety, because the area is connected to the Kleinwalsertal, which belongs to Austria, and offers a total of over 130 kilometers of slopes. The Nebelhornbahn is considered the highest mountain railway in the Allgäu and transports guests to just below the 2224 high summit. From there you have a fantastic panoramic view of over 400 Alpine peaks. The 7.5 km long valley run is the longest in Germany.

• Day ski pass for adults: 57.50 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 29.67 euros
• Total price per person and day: 87.17 euros

5. Ischgl, Austria

Après-ski parties ’til you drop – Ischgl in the Paznaun valley is considered the party stronghold in Austria. With a total of 239 kilometers of pistes, the Silvretta Arena ski area, which leads up to 2800 meters and is connected to the Swiss ski resort of Samnaun (Graubünden), offers an incomparable variety.

• Day ski pass for adults: 67 euros
• Accommodation price per person per night: 67 euros
• Total price per person and day: 134 euros