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 – 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 (£448) to pip Bansko (£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 (£483) is the eurozone's best value resort and has the lowest price for skiing (lift pass, equipment hire and tuition).

At £332, the Italian resort was around 5% cheaper than either of its Bulgarian competitors.

However, the higher cost of meals and drinks in Bardonecchia – £151 for one week compared with £98 in Borovets and £104 in Bansko – 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, £556), Sauze (6th, £564, new for 2019), La Thuile (9th, £610) and Cervinia (10th, £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 (£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, £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'Isère (24th, £807) and are down by 1.1% in Saas Fee (28th, £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 £1,043, while Wengen (27th) also rates among the priciest places to ski with a barometer total of £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 (£570, 7th) and Vemdalen in Sweden (£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 (£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:

Hemsedal (-14.7%),

Val d'Isère (-13.5%),

Saas Fee (-5.5%),

Cervinia (-3.3%),

Les Deux Alpes (-1.9%),

Bardonecchia (-1.1%)

Wengen (-0.4%).

Nick Boden, Head of Post Office Travel Money, which accounts for one-in-four UK currency transactions, said:

"Consumer research shows that resort costs are a big concern for British holidaymakers and this makes it doubly important to do some homework before booking a ski holiday because the price of lift passes, equipment hire and tuition can vary by hundreds of pounds.

"Despite rising prices in many resorts, there are great value options to choose from in Eastern Europe, while Italy is the obvious choice for bargain hunters in the eurozone and will appeal to skiers who prefer to head to the slopes in one of the long-established favourites."

JANUARY SALES - PlanetSKI.eu

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 page… 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 £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.

9^th January

Renting 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 Departures

Mayrhofen, Austria

One week's bed and breakfast holiday at the 3* Pension Eberharter from £480pp when booked online (based on two sharing) including flights from London Stansted to Innsbruck and transfers (price given is for departure on 18^th January 2020). Direct flights available from all major UK airports. (captioned pic in CMS)

3* Pension Eberharter from £480pp (departure 18th January 2020)

Ruka, Finland (Lapland)
One week's self-catering at the 3* Ruka Wooden Cabins from £272pp when booked online (based on two adults) including flights from Manchester to Kuusamo and transfers (price given is for departure on 19^th January 2020). Direct flights available from all major UK airports.

Borovets, Bulgaria
One week's half board at the 4* Hotel Lion Borovets from £455pp when booked online (based on two adults) including flights from London Gatwick to Sofia and transfers (price given is for departure on 25^th January 2020). Direct flights available from all major UK airports.

Visit Crystalski website www.crystalski.co.uk or telephone on 020 8610 3123

Save up to 33% to Canada With Ski Solutions – January Departures

Pay for six nights and stay for seven and SAVE 33% (£420pp) – Stay for a week from 27th January 2020 for £845pp down from £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.
What's included: Seven nights room-only, return flights and transfers.

SAVE 30% (£535pp) – Stay for a week from 1st February 2020 for £1,235pp down from £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 après ski drink in the sun after a day on the slopes.
What's included: Seven nights room-only, return flights and transfers.

Visit Ski Solutions website www.skisolutions.com or telephone on 020 7471 7761

Stay one week at Hotel New Solarium, Courchevel now £1,235pp (1st February 2020)

Big Savings on Family Skiing with EspritSki

Have a look at the three family skiing options below with Esprit Ski offering big discounts. Prices include flights, catered accommodation and airport transfers.

La Rosière, France | Save £220 per family
A seven-night ski holiday at the Chalet Amelia in La Rosière, France, from £2,179 per family (based on two adults and two children sharing), departing on 19 January 2020. Price represents a saving of £2,399 and includes return flights from Gatwick to Geneva, airport transfers and seven nights' accommodation on a catered basis (including buffet breakfasts, afternoon tea and cake, and evening meals with complimentary wine for six nights).

Obergurgl, Austria |Save £830 per family
A seven-night ski holiday at the Chalet Hotel Alpenblume in Obergurgl, Austria from £2,769 per family (based on one adult and one child sharing), departing on 25 January 2020. Price represents a saving of £830 and includes return flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck, airport transfers and nights' accommodation on a catered basis (including buffet breakfasts, afternoon tea and cake, and evening meals with complimentary wine for six nights).

Belle Plagne, France | Save £1,270 per family
A seven-night ski holiday at the Hotel Des Deux Domaines, Belle Plagne, France from £3,169 per family (based on two adults and two children), departing on 26 January 2020. Price represents a saving of £1,270 and includes return flights from Edinburgh to Geneva, airport transfers and seven nights' accommodation on full board basis (including buffet breakfasts, buffet lunch, snacks, and high tea for children and generous buffet dinner for 7 nights).

For Espritski childcare options, visit www.espritski.com or call 01483 938 240.

Hotel des Deux Domaines showing ski access

January Skiing with SkiLine

If 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
12th Jan 2020 – 7 Nights
Was £919 – NOW £499pp
Saving £420pp
Stansted flights included other regional flights available
Catered Chalet – Hot Tub – Log Fire – 50m From Piste – Sleeps 26

Chalet La Petite Chapelle | Meribel | France
18th Jan 2020 – 7 Nights
Was £900 – NOW £650pp
Saving £250pp
Based on independent travel
Catered Chalet – Hot Tub – Sauna – Sleeps 10

La Petite Chapelle in Meribel 7 nights (was £900) now £650pp

Chalet Lever de Soleil | La Plagne | France
18th Jan 2020 – 7 Nights
Was £1,011 – NOW £499pp
Saving £512pp
London Gatwick flights and transfers included
Catered Chalet – Sleeps 10 – Hot Tub – Sauna – Ski In/Ski Out

Chalet Leopold | Meribel | France
25th Jan 2020 – 7 Nights
Was £850 – NOW £729pp
Saving £121pp
London Gatwick flights and transfers included
Catered Chalet – Sleeps 8 – Log Fire

Visit Ski Line website or contact them on 020 8313 3999

Save 30% in Arc 2000 with Erna Low

Chalet 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 £333pp based on 4 sharing (£1334 total) – price was £1,794.

Visit Erna Low website or contact their booking line on 020 7584 2841

Save £££ on Equipment Rental

Save 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

Discounts with Intersport Quoting PlanetSKI Promotional Code

Ski Solutions January Sales Update

The 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 £495pp or, indulge in a luxurious chalet trip with savings of up to 50%.

More Details On:

50% Chalet Discounts here

Weekend Skiing Deals here

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 – they are open now.

The FULL January Sale Page is live.

Inghams January Ski Deals

Ski in Alpe d'Huez from £599 per person
Depart 11^th January
How about skiing in Alpe d'Huez. Enjoy a ski descent from the top of the 3,300m high glacier and ski down 16km of piste to the bottom.

Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a catered basis at the Chalet Hotel Les Cimes, in Alpe d'Huez, France from £599 per person. The price is based on two sharing and represents a saving of £200 per person. It includes return flights from Gatwick to Geneva and airport transfers. The package is valid for travel departing on 11^th January 2020.

Ski in The Tirol's Ski Juwel from £566 per person and save 29%
Depart 11^th January
Discover uncrowded slopes, cosy stüberls and unspoilt walking trails. Ski Juwel is an Austrian gem offering charm and excellent skiing (close to Innsbruck).

Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a half-board basis at the 4* Sonnschein, Austria from £566 per person based on two sharing. Price represents a saving of £240 per person and includes return flights from Gatwick to Innsbruck and airport transfers. The package is valid for travel departing on 11^th January 2020.

Ski in Italy's Milky Way from £499 per person
Depart 25^th January
Sauze d'Oulx in Italy is a great option for intermediate skiers and groups, the nightlife will not disappoint. It's the perfect choice for a ski break with friends.

Inghams is offering a seven-night ski holiday on a half-board basis at 3* Hotel Villa Cary, Sauze d'Oulx, Italy from £499 per person based on two sharing. Price represents a saving of £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 Amis

11th January
Chalet Dolomites – La Plagne Montchavin
from £279 per person
Chalet Elliot – La Tania
from £319 per person
Chalets de Bruyeres – Les Menuires
from £299 per person
18th January
Chalet Nadine – La Plagne Montchavin
from £299 per person
Chalet Titania – La Tania
from £299 per person
Chalet de Bruyeres – Les Menuires
from £299 per person

25th January
Chalet Nadine – La Plagne Montchavin
from £299 per person
Chalet Christine – La Tania
from £299 per person
Chalet de Bruyeres – Les Menuires
from £299 per person

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 Deals

Big Savings on Spring skiing in 2020 with Crystal Ski Holidays.

£100 off per booking on selected accommodations in March.

£100 OFF 1,000S OF MARCH HOLIDAYS

Check out the full Crystal Listings here

Crystal Ski Holidays

Ski Solutions January Sale Starts on 27^th December

SAVE 25% (£605pp) on your accommodation –

Stay for a week from 11th January 2020 for £1,870pp down from £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% (£420pp) on your accommodation –

Stay for a week in January 2020 for £860pp down from £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 après 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 £100pp over several dates in February.

From 6^th February stay for four nights from £725pp down from £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 à 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 – they are open now.

The FULL January Sale Page is live from 27^th December.

The FULL January Sale Page is live from 27th December – Ski Solutions

SKI AMIS January Sale starts

Stay with Ski Amis in la Plagne, Peisey-Valandry, Les Menuires and La Tania from £279 per person.

JANUARY

La Plagne from £279 per person

Peisey-Vallandry from £299 per person

Les Menuires from £299 per person

La Tania from £279 per person

1st and 8th FEBRUARY

La Plagne from £349 per person

Peisey-Vallandry from £449 per person

Les Menuires from £349 per person

La Tania from £349 per person

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

Les Menuires from £749 per person

21st and 28th MARCH

20% OFF CATERED CHALETS

La Plagne from £439.20 per person

Peisey-Vallandry from £535.20 per person

Les Menuires from £327.20 per person

La Tania from £535.20 per person

EASTER – 4th and 11th April

20% OFF CATERED CHALETS

La Plagne from £327.20 per person
Peisey-Vallandry from £535.20 per person

Les Menuires from £343.20 per person

La Tania from £383.20 per person

January Sale starts with Ski Amis – Chalet Lea

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