European Ski Resort Price Index: 2026/2027 Season
These are the top luxury and budget-friendly ski resorts in Europe!
The excitement of the ski season is building, and for snow lovers across Europe, it’s time to start planning! Whether you’re hunting for crisp alpine adventures or slope-side serenity, making the most of your ski holiday means knowing where your money goes the furthest. We’ve conducted an in-depth price per day analysis of all ski resorts in Europe with more than 20 kilometres of ski slopes, to give you a clear picture of actual holiday costs for the 2026/27 season. We’ve examined both daily ski pass prices AND accommodation costs per person to show the complete picture – from luxury resorts to more budget-friendly alternatives.
Top 3 budget-friendly ski resorts in Europe
1. Roubion les Buisses, France | £35
Tucked away in the Alpes-Maritimes above the Tinée valley, Roubion les Buisses is a small, family-friendly resort that takes back the title of Europe’s cheapest place to ski, which it last held in 2023/24. Its 30 km of slopes are quiet and uncrowded, making it a relaxed alternative to the big-name resorts of the northern Alps, and it is within easy reach of Nice airport. A daily ski pass costs just £17 in both high and low season, while accommodation ranges between £22 and £13 per person per night depending on season.
Total Ski Area: 30 km
2. Réallon, France | £37
Tucked away in the southern Alps of the Hautes-Alpes department, Réallon is a hidden gem offering spectacular views over Lake Serre-Ponçon. The resort is renowned for offering unbeatable value for young families, a reputation earned because its entire design prioritises safety and peace of mind. Its slopes are mainly composed of gentle blue and green runs, and all lifts terminate at the same point, eliminating the risk of getting lost. Réallon also benefits from good sun exposure as part of the Southern Alps. It has the cheapest holiday rentals in the whole top 10: a daily ski pass costs £26 in high season and £21 in low season, while accommodation ranges between £16 and £11 per person per night depending on season.
Total Ski Area: 30 km
3. Gresse en Vercors, France | £42
At the foot of the Grand Veymont, the highest peak of the Vercors, Gresse en Vercors is a compact, family-friendly resort in the Vercors Regional Natural Park, around an hour’s drive from Grenoble. This year it records its best result yet in the index, climbing from seventh place last season. A daily ski pass costs £23 in high season and £20 in low season, while accommodation ranges between £27 and £15 per person per night depending on season.
Total Ski Area: 20 km
Who rounds off the top 10 cheapest?
4. Le Mourtis, France | £44 | Total Ski Area: 25 km
5. Sierra de Béjar, Spain | £46 | Total Ski Area: 26.8 km
6. Lans en Vercors, France | £47 | Total Ski Area: 24 km
7. Le Collet d’Allevard, France | £47 | Total Ski Area: 35 km
8. Chabanon, France | £48 | Total Ski Area: 40 km
9. Aillons-Margériaz, France | £48 | Total Ski Area: 24 km
10. Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes, France | £50 | Total Ski Area: 24 km
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Getty Images @ Unsplash
Top 3 most expensive ski resorts in Europe
1. Zermatt, Switzerland | £262
Set at the foot of the Matterhorn, the car-free village of Zermatt is one of the most famous ski destinations in the world. Its ski area stretches up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and links across the border to Cervinia in Italy, offering high-altitude, snow-sure skiing for all levels alongside luxury chalets and fine dining. This season Zermatt becomes Europe’s most expensive ski resort, up from fourth place last year. Daily ski passes cost £96 during peak season and accommodation prices are £210 per person per night. During off-season, prices drop to £133 for accommodation.
Total Ski Area: 200 km
2. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | £250
A jewel in the Dolomites, Cortina d’Ampezzo combines glamour with world-class skiing under UNESCO-protected peaks. The resort hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics and co-hosted the 2026 Winter Olympic Games with Milan. This Italian icon has long been a top destination for style-conscious skiers and international visitors thanks to its stunning scenery, luxury accommodation and fine dining. Cortina d’Ampezzo offers 120 km of piste ranging from beginner slopes to challenging advanced runs. Daily ski passes cost £72 during peak season and accommodation prices are £266 per person per night, the highest in the top 10. During off-season, prices drop to £97 for accommodation.
Total Ski Area: 120 km
3. Gitschberg Jochtal, Italy | £234
In South Tyrol’s Eisack Valley, Gitschberg Jochtal links two ski mountains above the villages of Meransen and Vals and is part of the Dolomiti Superski area. It is the smallest ski area in the most expensive top 10, with accommodation driving the price rather than the lift pass. Daily ski passes cost £63 in both seasons and accommodation prices are £205 per person per night during peak season. During off-season, prices drop to £137 for accommodation.
Total Ski Area: 55 km
Who rounds off the top 10 most expensive?
4. St. Moritz – Corviglia, Switzerland | £228 | Total Ski Area: 155 km
5. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria | £226 | Total Ski Area: 112 km
6. Ski Arlberg (St. Anton, St. Christoph, Stuben, Lech, Zürs, Warth and Schröcken), Austria | £221 | Total Ski Area: 301 km
7. Hintertux Glacier (Hintertuxer Gletscher), Austria | £220 | Total Ski Area: 64 km
8. Obertauern, Austria | £212 | Total Ski Area: 100 km
9. Madonna di Campiglio, Italy | £205 | Total Ski Area: 60 km
10. Val Gardena (Gröden), Italy | £203 | Total Ski Area: 175 km
Methodology:
All ski resorts in Europe with more than 20 kilometres of ski slopes were included in the study. For the price analysis, the median prices for holiday rentals per person and night were taken from the internal database. The travel periods from 21.12.2026 to 27.12.2026 (high season) and from 22.03.2027 to 28.03.2027 (low season) were considered. The prices for day ski passes were taken from the official websites of the ski resorts. The average daily price per person for both high season and low season was calculated by combining the median price per night for accommodation and the average ski pass price. Then, the final ranking was made by using an average of high and low season daily prices per person. If ski resorts had the same average daily price, the ski resort with the greater number of slope kilometres was preferred. Prices were converted from euros at £1 = €1.16 and rounded. The data was collected in October 2026.