Ski pass prices in the Alps are continuing to climb steeper, with an average increase of 4% in the most popular resorts this season. This means a 6-day ski pass in high season will cost you an average of £9.36 more than last season. It's becoming all too common to fork out more than £260 for a week of skiing. In this article we'll give a rundown of how ski pass prices have changed in the 2019-2020 ski season and provide data for some of the biggest resorts in the Alps.
We compared the prices of ski passes across the Alps and found a 4% average increase compared to last year. In comparison, ski pass prices last year jumped only 2.76% vs. the previous season. The only ski resort on our list where you can potentially ski for cheaper than last year is Zermatt, which has introduced a dynamic pricing system and discounts. Of course, the fluctuating value of the pound sterling will have a further impact depending on when you book your holiday.
The average price of a 6-day ski pass in Austria is £240 (€272,29), which represents an increase of just over 4%. Ski passes at Sölden and Ski Arlberg both run at over €300. Ski passes at Zell am See - Kaprun en Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang have also risen considerably (€278 for a 6-day ski pass). This is mainly due to the zellamseeXpress, which will connect both ski areas for a total of 408 kilometres of slopes. Prices in Ischgl have barely risen but a 6-day ski pass here will still cost you €262. Over in France, Paradiski is the only ski area on our list whose prices actually went down.
Snowplaza does not guarantee the accuracy of prices listed in this article, which may change according to trip date, discounts and other factors. Always check lift pass prices directly with ski area before purchasing.
If you think the Alps are expensive, take a look at North America! A 6-day ski pass in the American ski resort of Aspen will cost you USD 924 (£733), while a 6-day ski pass in the Canadian resort of Whistler will run you CAD 909 (£544) thanks to the more favourable currency exchange rates. Still, it may be cheaper not to cross the pond this year.
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
