Ski resorts in Europe: where to go? The cheapest ski resorts in Europe: prices The cheapest ski resort.
When choosing a ski resort among European countries, the vast majority of tourists strive to find the cheapest option. This need is due to the fact that the cost of such vouchers usually does not include the price of accommodation at the place of stay.
In addition, vacationers are also forced to pay separately for meals throughout the entire period of their stay at the winter resort. By properly organizing your luggage, as well as choosing the most budget-friendly option for a travel destination, a tourist will avoid unexpected expenses and save money without compromising the quality of his vacation.
Ski resorts in Europe (inexpensive places are often not inferior in the quality of services provided to more elite destinations) can provide tourists with maximum pleasure only if they first think through the details of the trip.
By taking everything you need with you, the vacationer will save himself from the need to buy or rent things while already on the spot. When organizing your luggage, you must make sure you have skis or a snowboard.
Wardrobe items that you may need for a winter holiday in Europe include:
- Ski suit. It should be created specifically for active sports in the cold season. A membrane suit (pants and jacket) made from breathable materials would be ideal. On the sleeve of a professional kit there is usually a special pocket for storing a ski pass.
- Ski boots. Depending on the sport that the tourist plans to practice, he must first purchase shoes of the appropriate size. Wearing the wrong boots will make your skiing or snowboarding experience more difficult.
- Thermal underwear. Worn on a naked body under a ski suit as the first layer. It retains heat and provides moisture removal during active sweating.
- Fleece jacket and pants. The second layer, worn over thermal underwear under a membrane suit.
- Socks. It is advisable to buy them at a professional sports store. Socks for skiers are made from fine wool or mohair. They are high, which helps retain heat in the lower body and prevents snow from getting into the shoes.
- Scarf, hat and gloves. The scarf should be of the snood type. It will provide better protection from the wind. Gloves must have special hard inserts that protect the athlete’s hands from injury when falling. The hat is usually two-layered with windproof sections.
- Protective mask. It is necessary to prevent snow and ice fragments from getting into the tourist’s eyes at the moment of direct descent from the slope.
- Balaclava. Protective fabric covering most of the tourist's face can minimize the risk of frostbite during low temperatures or gusty cold winds.
Inexpensive hostels in European ski resorts or other places offered to tourists for accommodation usually have a minimum number of amenities.
To organize your own pastime and minimize unforeseen circumstances, when packing for a winter vacation, you need to remember the things listed below.
Don't forget to grab:
It is advisable to pack all things compactly, dividing them into 2 bags. One, with things that will only be needed on the ski trip, should be put in the luggage compartment; the second one is to take with you (you can put a first aid kit, money, documents and gadgets in it for entertainment on the road).
Rating of the best inexpensive ski resorts
Ski resorts in Europe (inexpensive options, despite a number of shortcomings, are more popular among vacationers than their elite counterparts), thanks to the variety of options, form a rating of top places for winter holidays.
| Resort name | Average cost of services |
| Bansko, southwestern part of Bulgaria |
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| Poiana Brasov, Romania |
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| Jasna, Slovakia |
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| Livigno, Italy |
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| Pal and Arinsal, Andorra |
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The best budget ski resorts in Europe
Ski resorts in Europe, inexpensive and offering high quality services, also meet all safety requirements. If a tourist is injured, he must immediately receive qualified medical assistance.
Such places, combining key advantages (low price, developed resort infrastructure, high-quality service, professional staff), are:
Austria
The resort of Sölden, located in Austria. This is a lively place in the city of Tyrol, ideal for active extreme sports enthusiasts, groups of young people, as well as professional skiers, skaters, and snowboarders. 
The season here lasts from late October to early May. Among the main advantages: a large amount of thick layer of snow, modern equipment, the ability to combine winter holidays with treatment at thermal springs located on the territory of the resort. The average cost of a week's holiday in Sölden is from 620 euros per person.
Austrian resort Schladming, located near the famous city of Salzburg (about an hour away by car). On the territory of the complex you can most successfully ride from December to April.
The distinctive characteristics of this place are the safety of the slopes (well-prepared terrain), the latest equipment, as well as trained personnel keeping order in the territory of Schladming.
To make it easier for tourists to move between the slopes, a free bus runs between the slopes, capable of delivering the athlete both to his rented apartment and to one of the 86 operating ski lifts. The price for a week's holiday in Schladming varies from 120 to 250 euros.
France
The world famous resorts of Courchevel, Megeve, Chamonix in France. The season here begins in December and ends in the second half of April. The advantage of these resorts is that they offer their guests a wide range of accommodation and entertainment options, from the cheapest to the elite. 
Depending on the preferences and interests of the vacationer, he can practice extreme sports, enjoy the picturesque nature, sitting in one of the open-air bars, or study the selection in antique shops.
These resorts are suitable for both professional athletes and amateurs who come there primarily just for a change of scenery. The price for a weekly ski pass, as well as equipment rental and individual training, is approximately the same - from 250 to 400 euros.
Finland
Luosto ski resort in Finland, operating from late November to April. Despite the short period of operation of the resort, the snow-covered slopes attract more and more tourists every year. This is an ideal place for a family holiday; professionals will get bored here.
Safe trails, comfortable living conditions, as well as the opportunity to ride reindeer or dog sleds are the reasons why this resort is mainly chosen by people vacationing with children. The cost of a week's holiday here per person will be from 200 to 300 euros, depending on the age and availability of benefits for the tourist.
Italy
Italian winter resort Livigno, located near the Swiss border. Winds are extremely rare here, which makes staying in the complex as comfortable as possible. The season here lasts from November to April.
Considering the proximity of the location to Milan, tired of being at one with nature, it will not be difficult for a tourist to go to the “capital of civilization” on a constantly running bus. The average cost of a week's holiday here is 250 - 350 euros per person, excluding accommodation and meals.
Andorra
Two nearby ski resorts in Andorra, Pal and Arinsal, are distinguished by their developed infrastructure and the presence of modern ski lifts, with a traffic capacity of more than 50 people per hour. 
In addition to the traditional courses for beginner skiers or snowboarders, there are many bars and even high-end restaurants with panoramic views of the snow-capped hills. From Pal and Arinsal the nearest airport is a little more than 30 km, which makes it convenient to transport tourists to their destination. 
The average price for a weekly pass (lift service and equipment rental) varies from 150 to 200 euros, depending on the age of the athlete.
Germany
Ski resorts in Germany, for example Garmisch-Pantherkirchen, have a large number of slopes and slopes, the total length of which exceeds 60 km. A distinctive feature of such places is the presence of cafes, bars, hostels and hotels, which are the embodiment of Bavarian traditions.
If you intend to spend 5 to 7 days at a German winter resort, a tourist will have to pay from 120 to 250 euros, excluding accommodation and meals.
Switzerland
The famous winter resorts of Switzerland - Davos, Zermatt and St. Moritz - are a kind of symbol of the country.
These are one of the first “ski resorts” that were open to guests from all over the world. The Olympic Games and World Economic Forums have been held here several times, and there are also five-star luxury hotels designed to accommodate VIP guests.
One of the most famous ski resorts in Europe: Davos, Switzerland If you want to relax economically, a tourist will have to pay from 250 to 300 euros for a week’s use of the ski lifts, as well as equipment rented.
Norway
Ski resorts in Norway, for example, Lillehammer or Geilo, offer tourists not only to try extreme sports, but also to ride in a reindeer sled, take part in ice fishing, and visit cafes and atmospheric bars.
Each of the most famous Norwegian resorts has hosted the Olympic Games at least once, which explains the development of the infrastructure of these places. The total length of the routes reaches 80 km. The average price for a week's holiday for 1 person is 300 euros.
Sweden
Sweden is famous for its winter resort Åre. The prices for hotel accommodation here are quite reasonable (from 4,500 thousand per night). The territory of Åre includes 4 villages and 5 ski areas, between which a free bus constantly runs. 
The season here starts in November and ends in May. The total length of the tracks reaches 100 km, which is one of the highest in Europe. A weekly pass here will cost a tourist 320 euros excluding food and accommodation.
Czech
Ski resorts in Europe that are inexpensive but allow tourists to relax comfortably include Spindleruv Mlyn and Janske Lazne in the Czech Republic. They are located near the European capital (Prague), just over 110 km. People come here to ride from December to April.
The difference between these places is that in addition to traditional schools teaching resort guests how to ski, skate and snowboard, there are Russian-speaking instructors here. They work not only with adults, but also with the youngest tourists. The average price for a holiday in these places is from 100 to 200 euros (accommodation and meals are paid separately).
Georgia
Georgian Gudauri is not only ready to accept tourists, but also those who want to stay here for permanent residence. Apartments are sold here at a high price, but they “pay off” their owner’s investment within 8-10 years of constant skiing during the season.
At the resort you can not only learn skiing and snowboarding, but also play tennis, visit a Finnish sauna, a swimming pool and even a swimming pool. The cost of a ski pass and equipment rental valid for a week reaches 200 euros per person.
Bulgaria
Bulgarian ski resorts (the most famous among them are Bansko, Pamporovo, Borovets) are one of the “youngest”, but best-equipped winter destinations for tourists. The season here lasts from mid-December to the second half of April.
Despite the short total length of the trails, no more than 14 km in each resort, their popularity among athletes is growing every year. The increased interest is driven by the availability of housing and services provided locally. For example, the price for a lift for a week will not exceed 150 euros.
Romania
Romanian Poiana Brasov is considered an elite ski resort among the economy class. The total length of the slopes in this place is approximately 14 km. 
In addition to the presence of many slopes, there are chairlifts, artificially created skating rinks, swimming pools, saunas, gyms and so on. You can relax here for 300 euros, taking into account the lack of benefits and additional discounts.
Slovenia
Bohinj, geographically located in Slovenia, offers its guests not only to practice skiing, skating and snowboarding, but also to ride on virgin soil or on the usual slope, but at night. The best time to come here is from December to May.
Slovenian skiing is best suited for families with children who do not want to be in the center of social events on vacation (live concerts, sporting events, etc.).
There are 2 ski areas in Bohinj, and a free bus runs between them. The average fee for a subscription (lift + equipment) will be up to 180 euros per week.
Poland
Zakopane in Poland is a small city (population of more than 30 thousand people), on the territory of which one of the most famous ski resorts in Europe is located. World-class competitions are held here, and people from all over the world vacation here. 
Despite the fact that hotels in Zakopane are above average in price, prices for services provided at the resort are among the lowest. For example, a week of equipment rental and daily one-hour courses with an instructor will cost a tourist 180 - 250 euros Slovakia (Jasna)
Slovakia
In Slovakia, in order to relax in the winter season, tourists prefer to go to Jasna. This is a ski resort considered one of the most versatile in Europe. It will be interesting here for both a professional athlete and a child who comes to this place with his parents. 
Jasna offers to visit children's and adult slopes, ride a motor sleigh or visit local attractions. The lift capacity here is extremely high - about 12,000 people per hour. The cost of just a weekly pass here varies from 100 to 200 euros.
Contrary to popular belief that it is impossible to relax at a ski resort in Europe inexpensively, practice proves the opposite.
With the right approach to organizing a trip (collecting the necessary things and choosing a travel destination), a tourist will be able to not only relax as economically as possible, but also acquire new skills thanks to individual lessons with experienced instructors, as well as meet professional athletes for free.
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Today I was puzzled by the question: where to go skiing at the beginning of 2018.
Assuming that we will return home in mid-January, I allocated the last week of January for skiing.
From previous trips to the mountains, I noticed that in the middle and end of January there is a shift change at the ski resorts:
– the peak of New Year’s prices has passed, and the next one, the February peak, has not yet arrived.
People had a blast during the New Year holidays, spent a lot of money, and will already miss skiing in February.
Choosing a ski resort in Europe
Lately we've been riding in and.
This year we have a lot of Italy in, so for January I looked at the ski resorts of Austria - Tyrol.
I didn’t want to discover America, so I looked at the places we had already been.
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How did you watch it? – I opened a booking for resorts and looked at decent housing - apartments - about plus/minus a few days in the required period of time.
Looked in Sölden Apartment Oskar near the ski lift Giggijoch– fully booked.
Looked at housing in Lehe And Ischgle.
And then I looked at my luck and bingo! – there was a free apartment next to the TV booth – Gurglhof Apartmenthaus: 40m2 with south-facing balcony.
In January we are going skiing in !
And then everything is simple.
Purchasing air tickets
I'm looking at air tickets on the website.
The best option to get closest to Obergurgl is to fly to the Austrian Innsbruck.
But here’s the thing: for my dates there are no direct flights from Moscow to Innsbruck.
There are two more airports in the area - Munich and Salzburg.
There are direct S7 flights to both Munich and Salzburg from Moscow.
Airfare prices are the same.
The distance from Munich and Salzburg to Obergurgl is the same.
Rent a Car
I look at car prices on the website at Munich and Salzburg airports.
The cost of renting a car in Salzburg is twice as expensive as in Munich.
And this despite the fact that the car rental period in Munich is longer by a day due to the evening flight to Moscow.
That's why I pre-select Munich.
Ski rental at ski resorts
I've been traveling to the mountains light for a long time.
I rent everything on site: skis, boots, poles, helmet.
I wrote earlier about this method of not loading yourself with weights: .
Another advantage of renting equipment on site: if you stay at one resort and rent accommodation near the TV cabin, you can rent a small car with room for one suitcase.
Ski insurance
Every year ski tourism becomes more and more popular. We will tell you about the best resorts in Europe where you can relax inexpensively and go skiing and snowboarding.
Austria is a ski paradise in the center of the Alps. Prices here are much lower than in neighboring Switzerland, and the number of ski resorts is twice as large (about 500). Most of them are located in Tyrol (on the map) and Vorarlberg (on the map). The cheapest ski resorts in Austria - Mayrhofen, Söhl And Schladming. Mayrhofen attracts young people with parties and families with top-quality children's ski schools. Soel is the largest ski area in the country, with the most interesting slopes. Schladming has the lowest prices for food and drinks.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: adults - 282 euros, teenagers - 226 euros, children - 127 euros.
Ski/snowboard rental (+ poles, boots, helmet): 140 euros for adults and 70 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: October to April
Websites of ski resorts: mayrhofen.at, skiwelt.at, schladming-dachstein.at
Most of Spain's ski resorts are located in the Pyrenees and the southern Sierra Nevada (map). The best of them are considered to be resorts in the north of Catalonia with peaks 2700 meters high. It is here that the largest resort on the Iberian Peninsula is located: Baqueira Beret (on the map), with 86 slopes of all types, including the extreme Encornacrabes, snowboard, half-pipe, cross-country ski and dog sled trails. The largest and cheapest resort in the Pyrenees - Formigal(on the map), with 137 kilometers of slopes and a maximum altitude of 2250 meters. Formigal positions itself as a family-friendly resort with wide pistes and children's schools.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 243 euros for adults and 194 euros for children.
Ski/snowboard rental (+helmet, poles, boots): 126 euros for adults and 84 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: late November to early April
Ski resort website: formigal-panticosa.com
Most of the territory of Slovakia is mountains: High Tatras, Low Tatras, Carpathian Arc. Ski resorts in Slovakia are some of the best and cheapest in Eastern Europe. Best ski resort - Jasna in the Low Tatras (on the map), with 14 trails, of which 3 are of high difficulty, 8 are medium and 3 are easy. There are also tracks for children, tracks for freeride, snowboards and snowmobiles. Jasna is an international tourist center of the first category, where international slalom competitions are held.
Ski pass: 139 euros for adults, 111 euros for teenagers and 97 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 110 euros, teenagers - 85 euros, children - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: jasna.sk
Most of the German ski resorts are concentrated in the south of the country, in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The largest and most popular resort - Garmisch-Pertenkirchen(on the map) on the slope of the Zugspitze (2964 m), the highest mountain in Germany. The length of the trails is 62 kilometers, half of which are difficult-level trails. There are tracks for snowboards, cross-country skiing, as well as 110 kilometers of hiking routes, for which a network of cable cars has been created.
Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 268 euros for an adult, 246 euros for a teenager and 134 euros for a child.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, poles, boots): adult -100-120 euros, child - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: www.zugspitze.de
Most of the Czech Republic is surrounded by mountains, the highest of which is Snezka (1600 m). The country's most popular mountain resorts are located in the regions of Jeseniky, Krkonose, Šumava and the Jezerské Mountains. Located in the Krkonoše National Nature Reserve Špindlerův Mlýn(on the map) - the most famous resort in the Czech Republic. It consists of two large slopes - St. Peter and Medvedin. St. Peter has 12 tracks, one of which is for snowboarders, and next to the descent there are cross-country ski tracks. The second descent is Medvedin, with 7 tracks with a length of 11 kilometers. The resort hosts the Slalom World Cup and the European Freestyle Ski Cup every year.
Prices for 6 days (for how many days the maximum ski pass is sold):
Ski pass: 178 euros for adults, 143 euros for teenagers and 125 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 80 euros, children and teenagers - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Hello reader! I often destroy the stereotypes that vacation is very expensive. Believe me, there are many options for the budget traveler. Today we will look at some of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe. I also chirkana about a couple more expensive ones. The weather in spring is so changeable, it is likely that you will still have the opportunity to go riding this year.
Mountains, freezing air, a sea of adrenaline. What could be better than spending the last days of winter outdoors! I have compiled my subjective rating of the best and affordable European ski resorts, where you can ski inexpensively, grab some mulled wine and just look at the beautiful mountains.
Before you start looking at inexpensive ski resorts in Europe, I advise you to look into Decathlon store. They are currently updating their range of equipment; they have good models of equipment at reasonable prices. I recently bought a backpack there and I recommend it to everyone.
Inexpensive ski resorts in Europe - budget and not so
Bansko in Bulgaria
Bansko is not such a popular and promoted resort, but it has long managed to win over all lovers of alpine skiing from all over the world. Do you know where it is on the map or maybe you’ve been there? Be sure to write in the comments.
In Bansko you can find one of the most beautiful mountain ranges of the Pyrenees. In addition, this region is not considered only a ski resort. It is also a beautiful old city with many attractions.
You can come here on vacation from mid-December to mid-April. During this period, there is stable snow cover, the thickness of which sometimes exceeds two meters. The town has good service and varied infrastructure. Here you will find more than six trails, the length of which exceeds 14 kilometers. They are located at an altitude of 2.5 km above sea level.
In Bansko it is easy to book a cozy cheap hotel or expensive apartments. You can also purchase a ski lift ticket, for 7 days you will have to pay 150 euros per adult and 85 euros for a child under 12 years old. Some people prefer to purchase the entire ski package for the same period (it includes: rental, ski pass and training with an instructor), its cost does not exceed 250 euros for an adult and 148 euros for a child. I think if you buy passes in advance you can save a lot.
Where to look for housing in Bansko? Of course, on Booking.com
You will find Bansko 160 km from the capital of Bulgaria. From the capital's airport you can take a taxi to the bus station, and from there, for little money, take a bus to the ski resort. Travel time is up to three hours.
Zakopane in Poland
Rent a house in Zakopane — look at the selection on Booking.
Poiana Brasov in Romania
According to vacationers, the resort is surrounded by a coniferous forest, and the ancient city of Brasov is located nearby. Here you will find 12 tracks with a total length of 14 km, dozens of jumps and modern chairlifts. You will like the town with its excellent ecology, nature, clean mountain air and wonderful landscapes. There is a place for both professionals and beginners to ride here.
When I was in Brasov, I made a short video about Count Dracula's castle, which is located nearby. In general, in Romania everything is fine with cool castles - there are a lot of them, and if you are by car, then in addition to skiing there is always something to see. And Brasov itself is not a city, but a fairy tale. I’m still kicking myself for not writing a blog article about this city.
For active recreation there are several artificial skating rinks, horse riding centers, sports grounds, swimming pools and saunas. In addition, the resort's infrastructure is complemented by restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy national Romanian cuisine and watch vibrant shows of musicians and dancers.
The resort offers vacationers to stay in budget hotels, but remember that the higher the season, the more expensive it is. A holiday with a classic set of standard services will cost you three hundred euros. For a ski pass (week) you will have to pay 60 euros per adult and 39 euros per child.
Reviews: France or Romania?
Many of my friends have vacationed in France before, but I can say right away that the resorts of this country are significantly more expensive than Romanian ones. Despite the fact that the latter are absolutely not inferior in quality to the slopes and lifts. Of course, I won’t judge places where I haven’t been, but still, I recommend you visit Poiana Brasov to form your own impression of this ski resort.
Budget options for Jasna, Slovakia
This ski resort is one of the most advanced resorts in Eastern Europe. There are tracks for children, tracks for motor sleigh rides and boarding. It is better to come to Jasna between the 12th and the end of the 3rd month. On the territory of Jasna, there are 13 lifts, the total capacity is more than 11 thousand people per hour, while the ski slopes surprise with their diversity and beautiful horizons. You can go on 3 of the most difficult ski slopes, 8 of medium difficulty. Don't worry, there are trails for beginners too.
Almost all hotels are located a few steps from the ski lifts, and small houses are built a little lower. From them to the ski lifts you can quickly get by bus.
The price of a one-day pass for an adult is 28 euros, for a child (6-18 years old) - two dozen euros; for 6 days for an adult - 138 euros, for a child - up to one hundred euros.
Find accommodation in Jasna - Booking offers good options
Official website of the Jasna resort in Slovakia - jasna.sk
Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic
This resort is considered to be the most popular and visited ski resort in the Czech Republic. You can find it a hundred kilometers from the capital near the Krkonose National Park. During the winter months, this picturesque mountain region turns into a real paradise for lovers of ski and lowland slopes. You can come to ski between December and April.
The resort combines several villages (skiing centers), where you can go not only skiing, but also boarding. The resort has a ski school where Russian-speaking instructors work. There is also aquapark, which is very pleasing after an active ride during the day.
Lift pass per day: adult – up to three tens of euros, child – from ten to twenty euros. Price for a 6-day subscription: adults - from 100 - 80 euros, children - 50-70 euros. Prague Airport is located nearby. If you have ever been here, be sure to write in the comments, because I want to see Spindleruv Mlyn with my own eyes soon.
Accommodation in Spindleruv Mlyn - where to live and how much does it cost to rent a house?
Livigno in Italy
Livigno is considered one of the largest and most budget Italian ski resorts. It is located 30 minutes' drive from Bormio, close to the Swiss border.
The weather conditions here are excellent, the snow cover reaches several meters. At the same time, there is almost no wind, which gives significant advantages to this place compared to others. The season lasts from 11 to 04 months.
A lift pass for an adult for a day will cost more than 40 euros, for a child - 35 euros. A week of skiing at the resort will cost 200 euros for an adult, 135 euros for children.
After Livigno you can go to Milan (more than 200 km) by local bus. You can get from the airport to the resort by bus for three dozen euros. The journey takes up to 4 hours.
Inexpensive housing in Livigna can be viewed right here.
Schladming in Austria
The city is located at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level, one hundred kilometers from Salzburg. It is rightfully included in the ranking of the best resorts in the world. Schladming stands out for its excellent and professional pistes and predictable terrain. Austria is one of the most expensive resorts in Europe in terms of skiing and snowboarding.
You can use 86 ski lifts and free buses that will take you anywhere in the region. You need to visit the Austrian ski area from 12 to 04 months. It is then that there is snow on all the tracks.
A daily subscription for an adult will cost 45 euros, for a child under 15 years old - two dozen euros, for a teenager under 19 years old - 35 euros. A weekly subscription will cost 220 euros, 112 and 118 euros respectively.
You can get to the resort by bus from Salzburg in just 40 minutes.
Find accommodation in Schladming possible on Booking, there are interesting options there.
Bohinj in Slovenia
This resort is located in the Alps, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Bohinj, altitude - 520 m above sea level.
view of Lake Bohinj
The entertainment area combines many ski centers where you can learn skiing, sledding or boarding. You will also have the opportunity to ride through virgin lands. There is a night skiing service.
In addition, the resort has a ski school and a cross-country ski school. Holidays in Slovenia are most often chosen by married couples with children and skiers, regardless of skill and professionalism. Thanks to its excellent geographical location, snow remains until the end of spring.
The resort has several ski areas: Vogel and Kobla. They are located at a distance of more than ten kilometers from each other. The two zones can be reached by local buses to the funicular railways.
The price of ski passes will cost 25 euros for an adult, 15 euros for a child (under 14 years old); for 6 days for an adult – 150 euros, for a child – 90 euros. Bohinj can be found an hour's drive from Ljubljana. Buses leave from there hourly.
Look for accommodation in Bohinj - more than 50 different options.
Pal and Arinsal in Andorra
The peculiarity of these neighboring towns is good snow cover and ideal infrastructure. Ski resorts combine modern lifts that can lift up to 500 people per hour.
For beginner skiers or snowboarders, it's worth going to Pal, and here Arinsal Should only be visited by professionals.
In Arinsal Palais you will enjoy the combination of amazing mountain views and nature, modern ski slopes and restaurants, cafes and bars with delicious food. There are also schools that teach skiing.
The price of a ski lift ticket will cost you 40 euros (adults), 30 euros (youth 12-17 years old), 27 euros for children (6-11 years old). For five days the prices will be: 160 euros for adults, 140 for youth and 120 euros for children. There are a number of discounts for older people. Children under six years old can ride for free. The resorts are located a few km from Andorra la Vella and Escaldes.
Formigal in Spain
This resort is considered one of the most visited resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees. It can be found near the town of Sallien de Gallego, just 5 km from the French border. This resort is the most affordable in Spain.
Here you will find more than a hundred km of trails with a maximum altitude of 2.2 km. The ski season here lasts from December to March.
This resort is ideal for families. The wide pistes will appeal to both beginner and advanced skiers. Prices rental property in Formigal may bite in high season. It is worth taking this into account when planning your trip.
Ukraine: Bukovel and Dragobrat
This country is also famous for its ski resorts. If everything in Bukovel is relatively expensive, budget tourists opt for.
This resort is considered the highest and, according to the Ukrainians themselves, the most beautiful. You can find it at an altitude of 1400 m, on the border of the forest belt. The resort will delight you with long-lasting and stable, natural snow cover, and tourists ski here much longer than in – from November to mid-May. According to statistics, over the past 30 years, local residents and tourists have not complained about the lack of snow.
Therefore, you will not find a better place for boarding if you go to Ukraine. Bukovel is a very good European-level resort, definitely worth a visit.
What about housing? You can always view on Booking, enjoy good prices and book a suitable option for yourself.
Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi / Russia
Surely, if you think about where to go skiing in Russia, many will immediately have the idea of booking the nearest ticket to Sochi.
And not surprisingly, Rosa Khutor is a fairly advertised complex, although it can hardly be called budget. A suitable option for a budget traveler. Here you can ride on good slopes and also look at the Olympic heritage. Two in one. Anyone who has been to these parts, be sure to write in the comments. And if, in your opinion, Sheregesh should have been included in this article, please also indicate in the comments)
More than 200 housing options in Krasnaya Polyana for any budget find on Booking.
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The opening of the ski season is just around the corner... Of course, the question will arise again: where is the best place to go? Which ski slopes are worth visiting this time? Experienced travelers have probably already visited the best ski slopes in Europe and it’s hard to surprise them.
However, they hardly looked into the small, secluded, cozy and quiet inexpensive ski resorts in Europe, which have excellent ski slopes that will be discussed. And in vain - here you will find not only the best conditions for a ski holiday, but also very affordable prices, magnificent family routes, and breathtaking scenery!
Cheap ski resorts in Europe
1. Villar
Villars, Switzerland, one of Europe's budget ski resorts, is just two hours by train from Geneva Airport. Next you need to take a tram to the village of Gryon, which is very convenient for skiers on the weekend. Both Gryon and Villar can offer a large selection of blue and red slopes, which can be enjoyed by both families and inexperienced beginner skiers.
There are not a large number of skiers here; the bulk of ski lovers are concentrated in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier.
2. Arlberg
Arlberg, Austria is a neighbor of the world famous Lech and St. Anton, which are part of the prestigious group of ski resorts "Best in the Alps", uniting 12 European ski centers. Among them are the French Megève, and Kitzbühel (Bavarian Alps), and Davos... At each of these resorts you are guaranteed an exceptionally high-quality vacation all year round!
Arlberg is much less known, a much quieter ski area, but it shares the same Sonnenkopf ski pass, a hidden highland area easily accessible by train and skiing on challenging, inaccessible pistes.
Ski buses departing from Wald can provide you with a friendly introduction to the area, and stay in one of the newly built luxury chalets in the Arlberg, just 10 minutes' drive from Stuben, a bustling large resort with a big name. .
3. Little Tibet, Italy
Another name for the Little Tibet mountain plateau in Italy is Campo Imperatore. This is a still little-known ski area on a 27-kilometer plateau in the province of L'Aquila (also L'Aquila, Italian: Provincia dell "Aquila) in the Abruzzo region.
For the convenience of skiers, the resort has four ski lifts. We recommend staying in a fabulous mountain hotel with an observatory, where once upon a time, during the Second World War, the Italian dictator Mussolini spent his last days in freedom and was captured...
Not far from the mountain slopes of little Tibet there is another small hotel - Nido dell "Aquila, a quiet corner of Italian comfort and delicious cuisine. Prices here are quite reasonable - a double room with breakfast will cost from 60 euros.
Little Tibet is a breathtaking secluded ski resort where you can spend not only a winter weekend in silence against the backdrop of nature, but also a great rest throughout the season...
And do not confuse Campo Imperatore with Livigno, which is also sometimes called Little Tibet...
4. Borovets
Borovets could be your first ski adventure in Bulgaria! Few people know that in this former socialist country the structure of European-style ski resorts is already quite developed. Borovets is considered one of the best. It has well-groomed ski slopes, magnificent tracks that seem to be created for winter forest adventures, and for those who have not yet learned to ski, there is a good ski park.
You can stay in one of the best hotels in the resort - Rila. A week's holiday with hotel accommodation, half board, transfer, and payment for equipment rental will cost about 500 euros.
Ski Borovets is a great place for beginner skiers.
5. La Morte
La Morte in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is now called Alpe du Grand Serre and is located 50 minutes from Grenoble.
Why this name? -you ask... The thing is that two dark mountain slopes near a mountain village are very reminiscent of the body of a lying dead woman...
La Morte has the status of a family ski resort, it is much cheaper and faster to get here than the more fashionable ones - Alpe d'Huez (French Alpe d'Huez), the largest ski resort in the French Alps, or Les des Alpes (French Les Deux Alpes) in the center of the Oisans alpine massif.
For obvious reasons, the resort changed the ghostly name La Morte (dead (woman)) to L "Alpe du Grand Serre (translated as the Great Alpine Greenhouse). Alpe du Grand Serre is a medium-sized ski resort, the ski area is located in the northern Alps, in the commune La Morte, at an altitude of 1368 m above sea level.
As professional travelers have long known, one should go to French resorts not only in search of a great holiday, but also for good cuisine. In this La Morte (or Alpe du Grand Serre) will be at its best!
Getting to La Morte is quite simple - either by SNCF train from Grenoble (40 km), or by car to Grenoble, and then in the direction of La Mure, to the Alpe du Grand Serre ski area.
6. Romm Alpin
To get to the ski slopes in Romm Alpin, the easiest way to get to the ski slopes from Stockholm is to rent a car and a 90-minute drive to the north-west will reveal this wonderful winter paradise.
Romme Alpin is a discreet Swedish representative of the best ski resorts in Europe, focused on family holidays. It is located in the small village of Koppslahyttan in Dalarna, 13 km south of Borlänge, and is Sweden's largest ski resort outside the country's mountain ranges.
Construction of the resort began in 1985. A weekend getaway near Stockholm was planned here, the resort was created as a recreation area in a forested area, with mountain slopes the same height as Dalafjällen. Today, one of the largest snow factories in the Northern region operates in Romm Alpin; even in a completely snowless winter, it can put 760 snow cannons into operation and 7,500 cubic meters of snow per hour will be formed in the air at the same time; to transport such an amount of snow-white mass would require as many as 750 trucks !
Since Sweden is a rather cold European country, Romm Alpin can be too frosty at Christmas, but in March or early April the resort is the place for perfect skiing!
7. Mauterndorf
Mauterndorf, Austria is a real mountain village in the federal state of Salzburg, located on the slopes slightly below the huge ski resort of Obertauern. Next to it there are five excellent ski areas, and all are completely different!
Among them, in addition to Mauterndorf itself with its long snow ski runs leading into the valleys, the aforementioned Obertauern with excellent ski coverage and the start of the ski season at the end of November, St. Margarethen, from where you can use the ski lifts to move to the ski area the mountain pass Katschberg Pass area, where families love to ride, the charming Fanningberg, where you need to go a little lower, passing through the clouds that cover Obertauern with fog from prying eyes.
About 245 thousand tourists come to Mautendorf on holiday every year. They love to attend the annual medieval festival, take part in the famous street processions of the biblical Samson, and in winter enjoy skiing with their families in the Grosseck-Speiereck ski area.
In the resort of Mauterndorf itself, right in the village there are quite good hotels, cozy bars and traditional Austrian restaurants.
8. Oron
Auron is a beautiful sunny ski resort in the south of France, in the southern Alps. Nearby is another picturesque example of nature - Mercantour national park. If you look at the map, Auron is next door to Nice (90 km), less than two hours away by car.
Mostly the local population skis and relaxes here; the atmosphere at the resort is very friendly and relaxed. The height of the ski slopes in Auron is 1600 m, the ski resort boasts an excellent service infrastructure - shops, cafes and restaurants, ski equipment rental, a cinema and a gym for après ski.
For those wishing to visit Auron, its ski slopes offer not only skiing, but also stunning landscape views to enjoy the southern Alps. And the French Riviera is very close - just a stone's throw, 1.5 hours by bus and you are in Nice...
9. Trysil
If you're looking for great weekend skiing, try Trysil, Norway. The resort's quiet ski slopes, excellent ski trails - 71 km of skiing on four different sites, including night skiing, plus the possibility of extreme sports on a large black slope at an angle of 45 degrees...
The highest point of the ski slope is at an altitude of 1100 m. You have to pay 45 euros per day for a ski pass; the resort is easily accessible by renting a car from the airport in Oslo.
We recommend staying at the Radisson Blu hotel - a double room will cost from 150 euros, but the service is beyond praise - swimming pools, a spa, a gym, restaurants and bars, bowling and free parking for cars.
10. Fieberbrunn
Fieberbrunn, Austria is a popular ski resort in the Austrian Tyrol (Kitzbühel Alps), known for its special microclimate and high reliability of snow cover - the weather annually gives the resort the heaviest snowfalls in the Alps!
In December 2015, Bergbahnen and Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm / Leogang joined forces with Fieberbrunn.
The general ski area is now served by seventy lifts, which can transport about 126 thousand skiers in 1 hour. The resort has 270 km of pistes, is especially popular among freeride enthusiasts and annually hosts the Swatch Freeride World Tour.
Getting to Fieberbrunn is quite easy - it's just an hour's drive from Munich Airport. Ski pass price - 45 -53 euros, depending on the season.