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See where your ski money will go further

The annual Post Office Travel Money Ski Report looks at the costs of short winter sports trips for adults and families in Europe. It shows where you can get the most for your money.

This year’s report finds price increases in all ski resorts except Andorra’s Soldeu. Italy’s Bardonecchia and Passo Tonale still the best value for adult and family skiing. A weaker pound means skiers will have to do their homework to find the best deal, but there’s still great value to be had if researched carefully.

The report, produced with Crystal Ski Holidays, compares costs like lift passes, ski and boot hire, lessons and snacks at 32 adult and 30 family-friendly resorts in Europe.

To save money on your ski trip, check the key findings here or download the full report for details on individual costs.

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Key findings for adult ski breaks

Bardonecchia in Italy is the cheapest adult resort again, even with prices up 10.5%
Completing Italy’s dominance of the top 10 are Sauze (5th), Sestriere (6th), Cervinia (8th) Kronplatz (9th) and La Thuile (10th)
Bulgaria’s Borovets and Norway’s Geilo are 2nd and 3rd best value for adults. Bulgaria’s Bansko moves down from 3rd to 4th place after a 23.3% increase in costs
Norway’s Geilo and Le Corbier in the French Alps are lesser-known resorts but offer excellent value for bargain hunters
Swiss and Austrian resorts are still the most expensive, with prices in and around double those of the cheapest places

The best value European ski resorts for adults

Here are the top 10 resorts in which our report found best value for adult skiers this season. The overall cost of a ski break was calculated based on the cost of a six-day ski pass and ski/boot hire for one person plus ski school (five-six half days), a range of drinks and lunch on the slopes.

Position	Resort	Total cost
1	Bardonecchia, Italy	£601.02
2	Borovets, Bulgaria	£668.06
3	Geilo, Norway	£704.27
4	Bansko, Bulgaria	£706.34
5	Sauze, Italy	£731.80
6	Sestriere, Italy	£742.56
7	Le Corbier, France	£784.40
8	Cervinia, Italy	£817.33
9	Kronplatz, Italy	£834.81
10	La Thuile, Italy	£836.19

Data relates to exchange rates in December 2025.

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Key findings for family ski breaks

The only ski resort that fell in prices compared to last year is Andorra’s Soldeu. It moves up to 11th place from 18th place with a 3.7% price drop
Passo Tonale, Italy, is the best value resort for families for the 2nd year running. It offers free child equipment hire
Slovenia’s Kranjska Gora has fallen from 2nd to 4th place with a 23.5% increase in costs
A new addition to the Ski Resort Report this year is Finland’s Pyha in 7th place as one of the best value ski resorts for families
Saalbach in Austria remains the most expensive resort for a family ski break

The best value European ski resorts for families

Here are the top 10 resorts offering best value for families. Prices shown are for two adults plus two children aged six and eight.

Position	Resort	Total cost
1	Passo Tonale, Italy	£1,796.78
2	Bardonecchia, Italy	£1,984.02
3	Bansko, Bulgaria	£2,093.22
4	Kranjska Gora, Slovenia	£2,116.95
5	Beitostollen, Norway	£2,178.84
6	Geilo, Norway	£2,293.01
7	Pyha, Finland	£2,404.35
8	Arinsal, Andorra	£2,440.66
9	Sestriere, Italy	£2,500.03
10	La Thuile, Italy	£2,576.14

Data relates to exchange rates in December 2025.

Your travel money checklist

From long-haul holidays to weekend breaks, it’s important to get your travel money sorted before you go. Remember, you’ll often get a better exchange rate if you buy in advance rather than at the airport.

Get a Post Office Travel Money Card: A safe and simple way to spend and budget abroad, our Travel Money Card allows you to load up to 22 currencies, lock in the exchange rate and keep track of your spending while you’re away
Take out foreign currency: It’s always a good idea to take a little cash for tips, smaller purchases or to spend in places that don’t take cards. You can buy foreign currency in 7,000 of our branches or buy online for collection in any branch or delivery to your door
Check the exchange rates: Don’t forget that exchange rates change all the time. Check the exchange rate for where you’re going and buy when the rate is good

Other holiday checks and essentials

Check your passport: Make sure your passport won’t expire soon. Some countries want it to be valid for at least 6 months after you come back. If it’s running out, renew your passport early as it can take time
Save money on phone use: Using your phone abroad can be expensive. You can get an eSIM that keeps you connected for your holiday essentials like contacting people back home, maps, apps and more. Choose your destination and how much you want, from 1GB to unlimited data bundles, valid for up to 30 days
Get travel insurance: Travel insurance may help cover costs if something goes wrong on your trip. This might include if you get sick, your flight’s cancelled, your bag goes missing or your trip’s delayed, depending on the cover level. You’ll usually need extra cover to take part in winter sports or activities. If you’re travelling to the EU, a Global Health Insurance Card (Ghic) can help with some medical costs, but it won’t cover everything
Check travel advice: Before you go, check the latest official travel advice. Rules can change quickly, and if you ignore them, your insurance might not be valid

Read the full Post Office Travel Money Ski Report 2026

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How the report is compiled

The Post Office Travel Money Ski Resort Report, in partnership with Crystal Ski Holidays, was compiled using adult prices for one week (six active days) in 32 European resorts that are suitable for a range of skiing levels and 30 European resort suitable for families. Costs are based on mid-season pricing and entry level skis and boots. Ski school daily hours vary depending on the resort. Lunch prices are based on two courses excluding drinks. The items surveyed were:

Ski lift pass for one week (6 days)
Ski equipment for one week (6 days)
Ski school tuition (5-6 days half-day lesson)
Six cups of coffee
Six bottles of Coca-Cola
Six glasses of house wine
Six bottles of beer
Six lunches on the slopes

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