A week in the snow in Europe can be either an affordable getaway or a luxury for a few. What makes the difference are also the costs of ski passes and the price of accommodations. The new price ranking for the winter season 2026-2027 revealed where it’s best to book, according to Holidu, the vacation-rental search engine.
The study examined about 265 European ski resorts, all with at least 20 kilometers of slopes, comparing the prices of accommodations and daily adult ski passes. The analysis covers peak season, from December 21 to 27, 2026, and off-peak season, from March 22 to 28, 2027. To calculate the per-person daily expenditure, the average cost of a night in lodging and the price of the ski pass were added together.
The cheapest destinations
France is the standout protagonist in the ranking of the most affordable snow holidays. In first place we find Roubin les Buisses, where you can ski for an average of just €40.50 per day per person. The daily ski pass costs €20, while accommodations start from €15 per person per night.
In second place is . Here the average daily budget is €42.95. It is particularly appealing for those seeking budget-friendly lodging: in the off-season, accommodations can be found from €13 per person per night. The daily ski pass costs €29.90 in high season and €24 in March.
Completing the podium is Gresse-en-Vercors, located in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park, with an average daily expense of €49 per day.
The Top 10
Here is the top 10 of the cheapest ski destinations.
- Roubin les Buisses, France – €40.50 per day – Total piste length: 30 km
- Réallon, France – €42.95 per day – Total piste length: 30 km
- Gresse en Vercors, France – €49.00 per day – Total piste length: 20 km
- Le Mourtis, France – €51.50 per day – Total piste length: 25 km
- Sierra de Béjar, Spain – €53.00 per day – Total piste length: 26.8 km
- Lans en Vercors, France – €54.98 per day – Total piste length: 24 km
- Le Collet d’Allevard, France – €55.00 per day – Total piste length: 35 km
- Chabanon, France – €55.20 per day – Total piste length: 40 km
- Aillons-Margériaz, France – €55.40 per day – Total piste length: 24 km
- Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes, France – €57.50 per day – Total piste length: 24 km
The most expensive destinations
On the opposite end of the ranking sits Zermatt, Switzerland, which claims the top spot among Europe’s most costly ski destinations. This resort requires an average budget of €303.86 per day per person. In peak season the ski pass costs €111.28, while accommodation reaches €244 per person per night.
In second place is Cortina d’Ampezzo, in Italy, with an average of €290.50 per day. Here, high-season lodging costs reach €308 per person per night, with an additional €84 for the daily ski pass.
The third position is held by Gitschberg Jochtal, in South Tyrol, where the average daily cost is €271.50. Lodging costs €238 per person in high season, while the ski pass is €73.
The Top 10
Here is the top 10 of the most expensive ski destinations.
- Zermatt, Switzerland – €303.86 per day – Total piste length: 200 km
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – €290.50 per day – Total piste length: 120 km
- Gitschberg Jochtal, Italy – €271.50 per day – Total piste length: 55 km
- St. Moritz (Corviglia), Switzerland – €263.99 per day – Total piste length: 155 km
- Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria – €262.50 per day – Total piste length: 112 km
- Ski Arlberg, Austria – €256.00 per day – Total piste length: 301 km
- Hintertux (Hintertux Glacier), Austria – €255.50 per day – Total piste length: 64 km
- Obertauern, Austria – €246.00 per day – Total piste length: 100 km
- Madonna di Campiglio, Italy – €238.00 per day – Total piste length: 60 km
- Val Gardena, Italy – €235.50 per day – Total piste length: 175 km
