REPORT REVEALS CHEAPEST PLACES TO SKI - PlanetSKI.eu
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REPORT REVEALS CHEAPEST PLACES TO SKI - PlanetSKI.eu Posted: 07 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST 7th December 2019 Last modified on December 27th, 2019 Bulgaria offers the best value with some Italian resorts not far behind. It comes as prices rise in 80% of resorts surveyed. It's the 13th annual Ski Report by Post Office Travel Money and produced in partnership with the largest UK tour operator Crystal Ski Holidays. In a survey of 30 top European resorts β nine new to the report this year, Borovets has emerged as best value. Just beating Bansko to the top spot. Using local prices provided by Crystal Ski Holidays the Ski Resort Report compares the cost of ski and boot hire, lift passes and ski school. Plus lunch and drinks for one person to give a realistic view of what it will cost an adult skier on a one week holiday. The two Bulgarian resorts were both significantly cheaper than any eurozone destination, but the lower cost of lunchtime meals allowed Borovets (Β£448) to pip Bansko (Β£453) for the top spot. ![]() Borovets, Bulgaria ![]() Bansko, Bulgaria PlanetSKI is finalising details of a trip to Borovets and Bansko in January. We'll be reporting on what you get for your money. Is it a false economy as the experience is far inferior to elsewhere, or is it a good value destination that people overlook at their cost? PlanetSKI will be providing the answers. See here for Crystal Ski Holidays information on ski resorts in Bulgaria. In the report third-placed Bardonecchia (Β£483) is the eurozone's best value resort and has the lowest price for skiing (lift pass, equipment hire and tuition). At Β£332, the Italian resort was around 5% cheaper than either of its Bulgarian competitors. However, the higher cost of meals and drinks in Bardonecchia β Β£151 for one week compared with Β£98 in Borovets and Β£104 in Bansko β makes it slightly more expensive overall than the two Bulgarian resorts. ![]() Bardonecchia, Italy As with the recent Family Ski Resort Report, that we reported on earlier on PlanetSKI, Italy takes five of the top 10 places in the main report table. Sestriere (5th, Β£556), Sauze (6th, Β£564, new for 2019), La Thuile (9th, Β£610) and Cervinia (10th, Β£615) join Bardonecchia in the best value top 10. ![]() Best ski resort prices Crystal Ski Holidays suggests that a good way for bargain-hunting skiers to shave money off the cost of their ski holiday is to take advantage of the discounts available by pre-booking ski essentials. "The report shows that, despite barometer prices rising year-on-year, there is good value news for British skiers," said Crystal Ski Holidays Managing Director, Chris Logan. ![]() Chris Logan, Crystal Ski Holidays "Bulgaria is known for being a great value destination for ski so it's no surprise that Borovets and Bansko are in the top spots for this season." "Our customers will be pleased to see a decrease in costs in Val'd'Isere, which remains enduringly popular, and Italy continues to be more affordable for price-conscious customers across a variety of resorts." "As well as Bardonecchia and Sestriere, La Thuile is a particular favourite for Crystal Ski Holidays customers." Kranjska Gora (Β£553) has slipped to fourth place in the table after prices rose 22.5% because of a hefty increase in ski school costs this season. In previous reports the Slovenian resort boasted the cheapest prices for tuition and was even rated best value overall in 2017. Prices have risen in 18 of 21 resorts that were also surveyed last year but this is not because of the sterling exchange rate. The pound is stronger currently than a year ago against all European currencies, which has helped to mitigate the increase in costs for UK visitors. As a result, only four of the 19 resorts where prices have risen have registered increases of 10% or more. Aside from Kranjska Gora, these are Vemdalen (18.3%), Bansko (11.8%) and La Thuile (10%). Only three resorts have seen prices falls. In Norway Crystal researchers surveyed prices in Hemsedal (11th, Β£620) and found that they were over 25 per cent cheaper than Trysil, the resort that featured in the 2018 report. ![]() Hemsedal, Norway Prices have also fallen by almost 9% in Val d'IsΓ¨re (24th, Β£807) and are down by 1.1% in Saas Fee (28th, Β£883). Saas Fee is one of three Swiss resorts surveyed to rate among the most expensive resorts. Zermatt is again the most expensive resort of those surveyed at Β£1,043, while Wengen (27th) also rates among the priciest places to ski with a barometer total of Β£881. However, along with Cervinia (1.4%), the barometer increases found by researchers in Zermatt (1.6%) and Wengen (1.2%) were the lowest among the 18 resorts where prices had risen. Ellmau in Austria (Β£570, 7th) and Vemdalen in Sweden (Β£608, 8th) are the only resorts to break the stranglehold of Eastern Europe and Italy on the 10 best value places in the table. France again failed to gain any top 10 places with Morzine (Β£635) highest-placed in 12th position. Of the seven French and seven Austrian resorts surveyed, only Ellmau and Morzine were placed in the top half of the table. While the overall barometer prices have risen in the majority of resorts, the survey found that lift pass, ski equipment and tuition costs had fallen in seven of them:
Nick Boden, Head of Post Office Travel Money, which accounts for one-in-four UK currency transactions, said:
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Posted: 27 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST 27th December 2019 Last modified on January 16th, 2020 The January Sales are underway. Check out a last minute bargain ski holiday from Erna Low to Arc 2000. Or try a weekend break with Ski Solutions, or go to Meribel with Ski Line. Plus Intersport is now offering up to 60% discount on Equipment Rental. We roll out the offers on this deals pageβ¦ NEW & UPDATED The January Sales have arrived. See below for ski holiday discounts and deals. We'll be regularly updating this page with new January Sales deals. If you're ready for swift departures check out Ski Amis January deals from Β£279 per person staying in La Plagne. Or buy bargain ski holiday from Ski Amis, Ski Solutions and Crystals Ski. Plus you can now get up to 60% discount off your ski hire to French Ski destinations. 9th JanuaryRenting your Equipment through Intersport for all French ski destinations just got cheaper. Book using the PlanetSKI discount code between today (9th January) and the 20th January and get up to 60% off your Equipment Rental. This offer is valid for any reservation taken out to use before the end of the 1919/2020 winter season. You will get 15% off gold packs and 11% discount on all other packages. All you need to do is to book via Intersport using the PlanetSKI discount code, to get the benefits of the promo. Moreover add an Intersport Loyalty Card, and you'll get a further 5% off too, meaning there are savings of up to 60% to be had. There are some T&Cs: Offer valid on rates already discounted from the site www.intersport-rent.fr up to a limit of 55% overall discount. Combinable with the advantages of the INTERSPORT loyalty card, within the limit of 60% final discount at the end of the basket. Excluding booking fees, insurance, promotions, flash or private sales; and excluding the Low Cost Pack and Platinum Service. Non retroactive offer. The terms of use of partner advantage codes are subject to change at any time. Crystal Ski Late Deals for January DeparturesMayrhofen, Austria ![]() 3* Pension Eberharter from Β£480pp (departure 18th January 2020) Ruka, Finland (Lapland) Borovets, Bulgaria Visit Crystalski website www.crystalski.co.uk or telephone on 020 8610 3123 Save up to 33% to Canada With Ski Solutions β January DeparturesPay for six nights and stay for seven and SAVE 33% (Β£420pp) β Stay for a week from 27th January 2020 for Β£845pp down from Β£1,265pp at Elk & Avenue, Banff, Canada Situated in downtown Banff, Elk & Avenue is in an ideal location for guests to enjoy the local restaurants and bars after a day on the mountain. The hotel combines modern design with cosy Rocky Mountain-inspired elements to create the perfect mountain accommodation in the heart of Banff National Park. SAVE 30% (Β£535pp) β Stay for a week from 1st February 2020 for Β£1,235pp down from Β£1,770pp at Hotel New Solarium, Courchevel, France Recently refurbished, Hotel New Solarium is a great option for guests wishing to stay in the well-renowned resort of Courchevel 1850, as the ski in-ski out location offers easy access to the incredible and extensive Three Valleys ski area. The hotel boasts an outdoor terrace with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, the perfect place to enjoy an aprΓ¨s ski drink in the sun after a day on the slopes. Visit Ski Solutions website www.skisolutions.com or telephone on 020 7471 7761 ![]() Stay one week at Hotel New Solarium, Courchevel now Β£1,235pp (1st February 2020) Big Savings on Family Skiing with EspritSkiHave a look at the three family skiing options below with Esprit Ski offering big discounts. Prices include flights, catered accommodation and airport transfers. La RosiΓ¨re, France | Save Β£220 per family Obergurgl, Austria |Save Β£830 per family Belle Plagne, France | Save Β£1,270 per family For Espritski childcare options, visit www.espritski.com or call 01483 938 240. ![]() Hotel des Deux Domaines showing ski access January Skiing with SkiLineIf you can get away at the drop of a hat, have a look at Chalet Ann-Marie in Tignes or Chalet La Petite Chapelle in Meribel. See below other last minute deals available from Ski Line. Chalet Anne-Marie | Tignes | France Chalet La Petite Chapelle | Meribel | France ![]() La Petite Chapelle in Meribel 7 nights (was Β£900) now Β£650pp Chalet Lever de Soleil | La Plagne | France Chalet Leopold | Meribel | France Visit Ski Line website or contact them on 020 8313 3999 Save 30% in Arc 2000 with Erna LowChalet de L'Ours offers traditional chalet style apartments in the high altitude resort of Arc 2000. Book a self-drive package for 7 nights from 18th January including 2 bedroom 4/6 person apartment and a Eurotunnel Flexiplus crossing for Β£333pp based on 4 sharing (Β£1334 total) β price was Β£1,794. Visit Erna Low website or contact their booking line on 020 7584 2841 Save £££ on Equipment RentalSave some money on ski/snowboard equipment hire. Read more here about the benefits of Renting Snowsports Equipment. Use the Promotional Code PlanetSKI and get up to 50% off on ski & snowboard rentals from #Intersport in the Freench Alps and French Pyrenees. Follow this link to Intersport for Equipment Hire and don't forget to add the promo code. #WinterIsHere #LetsGoSkiing Ski Solutions January Sales UpdateThe current snow depths across the Alps of over 400cm in places are enough for some to entice you to a ski trip to the mountains. But if that's not enough, Ski Solutions has some last minute escapes in its January Sale. How about a four night ski weekend from just Β£495pp or, indulge in a luxurious chalet trip with savings of up to 50%. More Details On: And if you can't decide where to go, Ski Solutions has put together the top pick of last minute prices across some of its favourite resorts, to make narrowing down your selection just a little easier. Visit Ski Solutions website or call 020 7471 7761 / 020 3627 3755 β they are open now. The FULL January Sale Page is live. Inghams January Ski DealsSki in Alpe d'Huez from Β£599 per person Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a catered basis at the Chalet Hotel Les Cimes, in Alpe d'Huez, France from Β£599 per person. The price is based on two sharing and represents a saving of Β£200 per person. It includes return flights from Gatwick to Geneva and airport transfers. The package is valid for travel departing on 11th January 2020. Ski in The Tirol's Ski Juwel from Β£566 per person and save 29% Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a half-board basis at the 4* Sonnschein, Austria from Β£566 per person based on two sharing. Price represents a saving of Β£240 per person and includes return flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck and airport transfers. The package is valid for travel departing on 11th January 2020. Ski in Italy's Milky Way from Β£499 per person Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a half-board basis at 3* Hotel Villa Cary, Sauze d'Oulx, Italy from Β£499 per person based on two sharing. Price represents a saving of Β£280 per person and includes return flights from Gatwick to Turin and airport transfers. The package is valid for travel departing on 25th January 2020. To book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/ski-holidays or call 01483 938 047. *Deals are subject to availability Last minute ski deals from Ski Amis11th January 25th January Ski Amis also has deals for 1st and 8th February too! Call Ski Amis on 0203 411 5439 or email sales@skiamis.com for a personalised holiday quotation. Crystal Ski DealsBig Savings on Spring skiing in 2020 with Crystal Ski Holidays. Β£100 off per booking on selected accommodations in March. Β£100 OFF 1,000S OF MARCH HOLIDAYS Check out the full Crystal Listings here ![]() Crystal Ski Holidays Ski Solutions January Sale Starts on 27th December SAVE 25% (Β£605pp) on your accommodation β Stay for a week from 11th January 2020 for Β£1,870pp down from Β£2,475pp at Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Switzerland. Tucked away in Switzerland's Grison Mountains, Tschuggen Grand Hotel boasts an enviable mountainside location and is deemed to have one of the most impressive spa and wellness centres in Europe, making this the ideal retreat for guests who want to strike the perfect balance between relaxation and an active holiday. What's included: Seven nights B&B, return flights and transfers. Pay for six nights and stay for seven and SAVE 32% (Β£420pp) on your accommodation β Stay for a week in January 2020 for Β£860pp down from Β£1,280 at Mount Royal Hotel, Banff Canada. Located in the heart of downtown, Mount Royal Hotel is perfectly placed for the bars, restaurants and shops of Banff and, with the shuttle bus service directly behind the hotel it's easy to access Banff's ski trails. After a hard day's skiing, guests can head back to enjoy the hot tub and sauna at the hotel or the aprΓ¨s ski at the hotel's Paddock Bar & Grille. What's included: Seven nights accommodation room only, return flights and transfers. Get free ski hire on a short luxury break to Italy (exclusive to Ski Solutions) and save Β£100pp over several dates in February. From 6th February stay for four nights from Β£725pp down from Β£825pp at Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, Courmayeur. Just an hour and half from Geneva, Courmayeur is a dream weekend destination. Stay at Hotel Lo Scoiattolo, a 22 room hotel located close to the centre of the resort which has its own wine bar and Γ la carte restaurant, The Luce, which serves beautiful regional cuisine and offers stunning mountain views. Furthermore the hotel has its own spa area with sauna, sensory shower and relaxation area. What's included: Four nights B&B accommodation, return flights and transfers. Visit Ski Solutions website or call 020 7471 7761 / 020 3627 3755 β they are open now. The FULL January Sale Page is live from 27th December. ![]() The FULL January Sale Page is live from 27th December β Ski Solutions ![]() The FULL January Sale Page is live from 27th December β Ski Solutions SKI AMIS January Sale starts Stay with Ski Amis in la Plagne, Peisey-Valandry, Les Menuires and La Tania from Β£279 per person.
JANUARY La Plagne from Β£279 per person Peisey-Vallandry from Β£299 per person Les Menuires from Β£299 per person La Tania from Β£279 per person 1st and 8th FEBRUARY La Plagne from Β£349 per person Peisey-Vallandry from Β£449 per person Les Menuires from Β£349 per person La Tania from Β£349 per person
FEBRUARY HALF TERM Les Menuires from Β£749 per person 21st and 28th MARCH 20% OFF CATERED CHALETS La Plagne from Β£439.20 per person Peisey-Vallandry from Β£535.20 per person Les Menuires from Β£327.20 per person La Tania from Β£535.20 per person
EASTER β 4th and 11th April 20% OFF CATERED CHALETS La Plagne from Β£327.20 per person Les Menuires from Β£343.20 per person La Tania from Β£383.20 per person ![]() January Sale starts with Ski Amis β Chalet Lea |
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