Ski resorts in Europe: where to go? Ski resorts in Russia Where can you go skiing in Europe.

Today I was puzzled by the question: where to go skiing at the beginning of 2018.
Assuming that we will return home in mid-January, I allocated the last week of January for skiing.

From previous trips to the mountains, I noticed that in the middle and end of January there is a shift change at the ski resorts:
- the peak of New Year's prices has passed, and the next one - the February peak has not yet arrived.
People had a blast during the New Year holidays, spent a lot of money, and will already miss skiing in February.

Choosing a ski resort in Europe

Lately we've been riding in and.
This year we have a lot of Italy in, so for January I looked at the ski resorts of Austria - Tyrol.

I didn’t want to discover America, so I looked at the places we had already been.
This is , , and .

How did you watch it? — I opened a booking for resorts and looked at decent housing - apartments - about plus/minus a few days in the required period of time.
Looked in Sölden Apartment Oskar near the ski lift Giggijoch- fully booked.
Looked at housing in Lehe And Ischgle.
And then I looked at my luck and bingo! — there was a free apartment next to the TV booth — Gurglhof Apartmenthaus: 40m2 with south-facing balcony.

In January we are going skiing in !
And then everything is simple.

Purchasing air tickets

I'm looking at air tickets on the website.
The best option to get closest to Obergurgl is to fly to the Austrian Innsbruck.
But here’s the thing: for my dates there are no direct flights from Moscow to Innsbruck.
There are two more airports in the area - Munich and Salzburg.

There are direct S7 flights to both Munich and Salzburg from Moscow.
Airfare prices are the same.
The distance from Munich and Salzburg to Obergurgl is the same.

Rent a Car

I look at car prices on the website at Munich and Salzburg airports.
The cost of renting a car in Salzburg is twice as expensive as in Munich.
And this despite the fact that the car rental period in Munich is longer by a day due to the evening flight to Moscow.

That's why I pre-select Munich.

Ski rental at ski resorts

I've been traveling to the mountains light for a long time.
I rent everything on site: skis, boots, poles, helmet.
I wrote earlier about this method of not loading yourself with weights: .

Another advantage of renting equipment on site: if you stay at one resort and rent accommodation near the TV cabin, you can rent a small car with room for one suitcase.

Ski insurance

Every year ski tourism becomes more and more popular. We will tell you about the best resorts in Europe where you can relax inexpensively and go skiing and snowboarding.

Austria is a ski paradise in the center of the Alps. Prices here are much lower than in neighboring Switzerland, and the number of ski resorts is twice as large (about 500). Most of them are located in Tyrol (on the map) and Vorarlberg (on the map). The cheapest ski resorts in Austria - Mayrhofen, Söhl And Schladming. Mayrhofen attracts young people with parties and families with top-quality children's ski schools. Soel is the largest ski area in the country, with the most interesting slopes. Schladming has the lowest prices for food and drinks.

Weekly prices:
Ski pass: adults - 282 euros, teenagers - 226 euros, children - 127 euros.
Ski/snowboard rental (+ poles, boots, helmet): 140 euros for adults and 70 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: October to April
Websites of ski resorts: mayrhofen.at, skiwelt.at, schladming-dachstein.at

Most of Spain's ski resorts are located in the Pyrenees and the southern Sierra Nevada (map). The best of them are considered to be resorts in the north of Catalonia with peaks 2700 meters high. It is here that the largest resort on the Iberian Peninsula is located: Baqueira Beret (on the map), with 86 slopes of all types, including the extreme Encornacrabes, snowboarding, half-pipe, cross-country skiing and dog sledding trails. The largest and cheapest resort in the Pyrenees - Formigal(on the map), with 137 kilometers of slopes and a maximum altitude of 2250 meters. Formigal positions itself as a family-friendly resort with wide pistes and children's schools.

Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 243 euros for adults and 194 euros for children.
Ski/snowboard rental (+helmet, poles, boots): 126 euros for adults and 84 euros for children.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: late November to early April
Ski resort website: formigal-panticosa.com

Most of the territory of Slovakia is mountains: High Tatras, Low Tatras, Carpathian Arc. Ski resorts in Slovakia are some of the best and cheapest in Eastern Europe. Best ski resort - Jasna in the Low Tatras (on the map), with 14 trails, of which 3 are of high difficulty, 8 are medium and 3 are easy. There are also tracks for children, tracks for freeride, snowboards and snowmobiles. Jasna is an international tourist center of the first category, where international slalom competitions are held.

Ski pass: 139 euros for adults, 111 euros for teenagers and 97 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 110 euros, teenagers - 85 euros, children - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: jasna.sk

Most of the German ski resorts are concentrated in the south of the country, in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The largest and most popular resort - Garmisch-Pertenkirchen(on the map) on the slope of the Zugspitze (2964 m), the highest mountain in Germany. The length of the trails is 62 kilometers, half of which are difficult-level trails. There are tracks for snowboards, cross-country skiing, as well as 110 kilometers of hiking routes, for which a network of cable cars has been created.

Weekly prices:
Ski pass: 268 euros for an adult, 246 euros for a teenager and 134 euros for a child.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, poles, boots): adult -100-120 euros, child - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April
Ski resort website: www.zugspitze.de

Most of the Czech Republic is surrounded by mountains, the highest of which is Snezka (1600 m). The country's most popular mountain resorts are located in the regions of Jeseniky, Krkonose, Šumava and the Jezerské Mountains. Located in the Krkonoše National Nature Reserve Špindlerův Mlýn(on the map) - the most famous resort in the Czech Republic. It consists of two large slopes - St. Peter and Medvedin. St. Peter has 12 tracks, one of which is for snowboarders, and next to the descent there are cross-country ski tracks. The second descent is Medvedin, with 7 tracks with a length of 11 kilometers. The resort hosts the Slalom World Cup and the European Freestyle Ski Cup every year.

Prices for 6 days (for how many days the maximum ski pass is sold):
Ski pass: 178 euros for adults, 143 euros for teenagers and 125 euros for children.
Skis/snowboard (+helmet, boots, poles): adults - 80 euros, children and teenagers - 60 euros.
Hotel (6 nights):
Season: December to April

Probably every person once in childhood tried to get on skis and even moved a few meters on them. For many, a childhood hobby has grown into a favorite pastime in adulthood. They cannot imagine life without a winter walk through the forest on skis.

Passion for skiing is a completely different matter. Not everyone will decide on such an active holiday. This is a special category of people who strive to conquer the snowy slopes. Here you need special equipment, and the place is suitable. That is why the question often arises: “Where to go skiing in Europe?”
Experienced skiers already have their own resorts, where they gather annually with a company of like-minded people. It is on the basis of their reviews that the article presents a description of the best European ski resorts.

The most elite and prestigious resorts

Holidays at such resorts cannot be afforded by everyone. Here are the best trails, magnificent nature and unsurpassed service. Most resorts are located near cute European cities where you can go on an excursion or the next sale. Only a traveler who has been to both can appreciate the difference between budget and luxury resorts.

We present the five most expensive and prestigious ski resorts. If a ski lover has significant financial savings, he will be able to afford snow-white snow and excellent slopes.

France, Courchevel

There are a large number of wealthy citizens in Russia, so Russian tourists, as well as residents of the CIS, are regular clients of this resort. The very name of the resort is associated with undisguised luxury and wealth. In addition to the main activity - skiing, visitors can stroll through the elite boutiques, of which there are a great many.

The cost of a week-long tour to Courchevel per person is from 60 thousand rubles. Provided you stay in a three-star hotel.

France, Megève

If the first resort is a gathering place for Russian oligarchs, then the French and respectable Europeans prefer to come to Megève. The popularity of the resort is explained by the presence of trails of varying difficulty. For experienced skiers there are slopes whose duration is more than 2.5 thousand meters. At an altitude of about 2 kilometers there are coniferous forests that make the area even more beautiful. And the mountain air, filled with their aroma, becomes simply intoxicating.
Megève is the best place for a family holiday. It is very quiet and peaceful here.
Minimum prices for holidays are similar to Courchevel.

France, Chamonix

You get the feeling that all the best resorts are collected in France. This is partly true. Chamonix has a special charm. This resort is the oldest and most famous in France. A special historical fact is that the 1924 Olympic Games were held here.

There are special ski slopes here, because they are located on Mount Mont Blanc, whose height is just over 4 thousand meters. Therefore, Chamonix has the longest ski slopes in the world (more than 20 kilometers). This is a particularly difficult descent with a length of 3000 meters, it is located almost vertically and requires a fair amount of dexterity and skill to overcome it.

Video about the slopes in Chamonix:

This is the most popular ski resort in the world. About 5 million vacationers come here every year. A distinctive feature of the resort is its consistently smooth snow cover. There are also trails of varying degrees of difficulty. You can go here with children who have never skied before. Or you can visit experienced athletes who have seen more than one difficult route in their lives. Chamonix will find something to surprise them with. Indeed, thanks to its special geographical location, vacationers can conquer slopes located not only in France, but also in Switzerland and Italy.

Like all French resorts, the season at this elite resort starts in December and ends in April.

The cheapest tour costs about 55 thousand rubles for 7 nights.

Switzerland, St. Moritz

This ski resort is considered the king of the Alps. Vacationers come up with various synonyms for it - chic, aristocratic, fashionable and luxurious. This is a special place where representatives of royal dynasties, show business stars and people with millions of fortunes come.

Alpine skiing championships are held here from time to time, which indicates the excellent condition of the slopes. All trails are natural and are formed anew every year.

The sun always shines here. Cloudy days can be counted on your fingers. And such snow-white and dry snow is difficult to find anywhere else. For experienced skiers, the best slopes are on the Piz Noir peak.

It's hard to find such a variety of trails and slopes anywhere else. The resort has 350 kilometers of ski slopes, which can be reached by 55 types of different lifts.

On the territory of the resort there is the most famous restaurant in Europe, La Marmite.

Sweden, Are

This resort was included in the ranking of the most popular and prestigious European resorts not so long ago - in 2008. This was facilitated by excellent trails, developed infrastructure, incredibly beautiful nature, well-equipped slopes and impeccable service. This resort is suitable for families with children, as it creates a special homely atmosphere of comfort.

Young people will find a lot of interesting entertainment here - riding in reindeer sleds, entertainment in 24-hour nightclubs, bars and restaurants.
Here you can ski not only during the day, but also at night, as many of the slopes have additional lighting. The snow cover of the slopes is usually natural. But if the cover is not good enough, it will be “renewed” with the help of snow cannons.

The season here starts in November and ends in May. For the special convenience of tourists, the ski lifts are located next to the residential apartments. And the lifts themselves are combined into a common system that allows you to easily get to any desired point.

More budget, but no less wonderful ski resorts in Europe

True connoisseurs of alpine skiing choose the slopes first. There are many wonderful places in Europe with excellent slopes and equally wonderful service. Here are five of the best. The list was compiled based on reviews from people who have been there more than once.

Switzerland, Zermatt

All ski resorts located in the Alps are appreciated by vacationers. There is always wonderful snow here, a mild climate and trails of varying difficulty levels. Excellent infrastructure, steep slopes, excellent Swiss cuisine combined with a stunning alpine landscape attract a large number of tourists here every year.

A special advantage of this resort over others is the longest pistes with year-round access. The longest is at an altitude of 3800 meters. You can get to any point using a convenient lift.

Austria, Sölden

This resort is more suitable for young people. The resort has a wide variety of entertainment venues. The resort operates all year round, as the snow cover never melts. This is facilitated by the proximity of two glaciers.
Sölden is popular due to the presence of slopes for both beginners and professional skiers. A special bonus of the resort is the thermal springs, which allow you to combine active recreation with treatment.

Although the resort is open all year round, the best time for skiing is considered to be from November to April.

Switzerland, Davos

Here you can enjoy excellent skiing and treat pulmonary diseases. The air here is incredibly clean. Vacationers appreciate the resort for its convenient ski lifts, developed infrastructure and varied trails.
There is plenty of space here not only for skiers, but also for snowboarders.

Bulgaria, Bansko

This resort has many fans. The inimitable Bulgarian nature and interesting architecture of the city make the resort attractive. Usually the skiing season begins in December and ends in April.
But the resort operates all year round. When skiers leave, fans of mountain biking come here. All bases are located on the territory of the Bulgarian Pirin Park. Therefore, some of the routes run through picturesque forests.

– a great place to relax with children. In addition to the fact that easy trails are equipped here especially for little skiers, kindergartens are also opened.

Bulgaria is a European country, but prices here are significantly lower than in Austria or Switzerland. At the same time, the service is no worse. And legends are even made about the delicacies of Bulgarian cuisine. A daily ski pass costs about 1,200 rubles. Lunch for one person, consisting of three courses - about 1000 rubles. The minimum cost for a room with good conditions is 2000 rubles.

Georgia, Gudauri

The most budget-friendly and at the same time wonderful option for a holiday at a ski resort. This type of recreation began to operate in Georgia recently, so the tracks are not yet worn out, and the hotels meet the best requirements of European service. And if you add that specialists from Austria were involved in equipping the bases, it becomes clear that there is everything necessary for skiing and recreation.

The only drawback is the limited length of the trails. Their total length is about 16 thousand meters. The highest descent is at an altitude of 3 thousand meters. But this disadvantage is more than compensated by the wonderful climate and nature. A special bonus is Georgian hospitality, which cannot be found anywhere in the world.

Equipment rental

Of course, it is better to have your own equipment, but if you don’t have it, you can rent everything you need. Prices in Gudauri are the lowest in comparison with other European ski resorts:

Skis, ski boots, snowshoes – 700 rubles per item;
Helmet and gloves – 1250 rubles;
Telescopic ski poles – 375 rubles;
Beeper – 1000 rubles;
Slipboards – 1750 rubles.

Cost of lifts

Like all resorts in Gudauri there is a fee for using the ski lift. The prices are as follows:

The cost of one use is 175 rubles;
Fee for three times at once – 450 rubles;
Night rise – 250 rubles;
Purchasing a ski pass that allows you to use the lift all day – 1000 rubles for an adult skier and 625 rubles for children from 6 to 16 years old;
Weekly ski pass – 5800 rubles.

If a tourist has a multi-pass, you can use it.

What to take with you to a ski resort

When packing luggage for a trip to a ski resort, it is worth remembering the weight restrictions that apply to air travel. Therefore, it is tedious to select only the most necessary things. Professional skiers always take equipment with them. Beginning athletes can rent it. Such a service is provided at any recreation center.
Therefore, before packing, you need to make a list of everything you need:

Cloth. We're not just talking about warm sweaters and special overalls. Don't hesitate to buy thermal underwear. It is important to have special waterproof gloves and boots. A warm scarf and hat wouldn't hurt. Other things are at your own discretion.
First aid kit. We take everything we use at home and supplement it with headache remedies, bandages, brilliant green and cold medicines.
Equipment. Don't forget about your phone, video camera, camera. We add charging devices to the list.
Cosmetics. The point is important not only for women, but also for men. Cold mountain air can chaff any skin, so a protective cream won't hurt. Everything steel is at your own discretion.
Additional items. Be sure to pack sunglasses. The mountain sun has a very strong effect on the eyes. A small thermos and a shoe dryer wouldn't hurt.

The items listed are required at any ski resort. Arrange other items of luggage according to the degree of need. Put the most unnecessary items at the end of the list. If it doesn't fit into the suitcase, it won't be too bad.

Simple rules or what you need to know when visiting a ski resort

These rules are acceptable for those travelers who are going to the ski resort for the first time. The list is simple and small:

Before going to a ski resort, collect all the information about it. First of all, the difficulty of the trails. They must be different. If a vacationer is easy to train, then after several days of riding on an easy route, he will become bored and want to find something more difficult.
Minimum set of equipment. You don’t need to buy all the necessary equipment right away. After all, there is no guarantee that it will be needed next year. You may not like this kind of vacation at all. All necessary equipment can be rented at the resort. This is in any case cheaper than buying professional equipment.
Boil contact lenses. If a beginner has poor eyesight and cannot do without glasses, then they should be replaced with contact lenses. This is less dangerous.
You shouldn't show off your skills and abilities, especially if you don't have them. There is no need to be embarrassed that a beginner has poor skiing skills and cannot cope with an easy descent the first time. The skill is achieved through long training. But a thoughtless descent along a difficult route can quickly interrupt your rest.
Listen to the instructor in everything and don’t be surprised when he starts teaching you how to fall first, and only then how to stand on your skis.

These simple rules will help make your vacation more enjoyable and completely safe. Not every person can immediately show Olympic performance, so first of all you need to think about personal safety, and not about the impression that you can make on others.

The article provides only a small list of ski resorts. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Usually one trip is enough to understand whether this place is suitable or not. And one successful downhill skiing is enough to make you fall in love with this extreme sport for life.

(and Europe), located in Tyrol, the Ötztal valley. Sölden is a unique place where winter and glacial ski areas connect, and therefore the season here lasts from October to May (on the glaciers there is already a layer of snow of more than 100 cm from October). Even in the snowiest year, these dates do not change, because the territory of the complex is equipped with powerful artificial snow systems.

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Sölden is suitable for beginners, professionals, and even extreme sports enthusiasts. The altitude of the ski area starts from 1350 m and up to 3340 m. This is the only Austrian resort with three peaks over 3000 m (the famous “Big Three”): Gaislachkogl (3058 m), Tiefenbachkogl (3250 m), Schwarze Schneide (3340 m). Thanks to the lifts, these areas are accessible both for skiing and for visiting.

In the resort's arsenal:

33 modern lifts;
The total length of the pistes is 145.5 km, of which: 69.5 km are red, 44.9 km are blue, 29.2 km are black pistes and 1.9 km are ski routes;
2 glacial ski areas Rettenbach and Tiefenbach;
snowpark;
more than a hundred restaurants, cafes, bars;
ski schools for children and adults;
dozens of observation platforms and mountain huts in ski areas;
rental of sports equipment.

adults – 53 and 285 euros
children – 29 and 157 euros

Thermal spa complex Aqua Dome (open-air thermal pools, baths, saunas, salt complexes);
sports complex "Selden Arena" (tennis, swimming pool, bowling, gym, baths, solarium);
Sledging;
ice rink;
snowshoe hikes (routes of varying difficulty and duration);
cross-country skiing;
sightseeing tours around the valley;
cinema;
dozens of shops (sports, souvenirs, etc.), beauty salons;
night clubs, discos.

How to get there:

You can get there from the city airport ( INN ) (by transfer buses/car) (96 km) - 1-1.5 hours; from Munich airport ( MUC ) (214 km) – 2-3 hours; from Salzburg airport (220 km) - 2.5-3.5 hours. The lowest prices for tickets from Kyiv are often to Munich.

3* - from €80 (for double occupancy);

5* - from €340.

2. Val Thorens, France

Val Thorens is one of the high-mountain resorts in Europe, located at an altitude of more than 2300 m. The resort is part of the largest ski areas in the world - the Alpine “Three Valleys” - where all the famous ski stations are located.

The season in Val Thorens starts in November, when the peaks of the mountains are already covered with a sufficient layer of snow. This is an excellent option for those who like to ski from dusk to dawn, because the construction of the resort town was carried out practically at the intersection of the ski slopes, and therefore you can dive into your skis right at the exit from the hotel, and returning from the slope to your house is very easy and close.

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In the resort's arsenal:

total ski area - more than 600 km;
78 trails, including: 8 black, 30 red, 29 blue and 11 green trails;
more than 180 modern lifts;
playgrounds and snow park;
handy skiing (skating for people with disabilities);
ski schools;
equipment rental;
more than 60 restaurants and 40 bars.

Cost of ski passes for 1 and 6 days (November prices) :

adults – 42 and 200 euros
children – 33 and 160 euros

ice rally;
mountain biking;
dog sledding;
diving under ice;
helicopter rides;
paragliding;
snowshoeing;
three tennis courts, volleyball, football and basketball courts, hockey field, table tennis, badminton courts, roller rink, squash courts, golf simulator, gym;
concert hall, cinema (the highest cinema hall in Europe), library;
dozens of bars, discos and nightclubs;
about a dozen spa centers (swimming pools, baths, saunas, spa treatments, etc.).

How to get there:

Cost of living (November prices) :

5* - from €270.

3. Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Saas-Fee is a famous resort in the Swiss Alps, one of the highest, and therefore snow appears here already in October. The resort is surrounded by 13 peaks, the height of which exceeds 4000 m. The ski area consists of 4 parts, the most popular of them (and also the largest) - (1800 m). The total ski area is 1800-3500 m.

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In the resort's arsenal :

the total length of the routes is more than 100 km;
36 ski slopes, of which: 40 km blue slopes, 50 km red slopes, 10 km black slopes;
27 modern lifts;
snow park at an altitude of 3400 m (open all year round);
the world's highest metro;
ski schools for adults and children;
rental of sports equipment;
more than 60 restaurants and cafes.

Cost of ski passes for 1 and 6 days (November prices) :

IN zoneSaas-Fee + Saas-Almagell:

adults – 72 and 365 euros
children – 36 and 183 euros

Additional entertainment services:

walking excursion routes on skis;
curling and snowballing;
large skating rink (2 km);
snowshoeing;
Sledging;
ice sculpture grotto;
Saas-Fee Museum;
tennis courts, sports grounds, gym, badminton courts, roller rink, swimming pools;
dozens of bars, discos and nightclubs, including the high-altitude revolving restaurant Allalin (at an altitude of 3.5 km) with a gorgeous panorama of the mountain range;
many spa centers (swimming pools, baths, saunas, spa treatments);
cinema and children's entertainment centers.

How to get there:

The most convenient way to get to Saas-Fee is from and. By bus or private transport, from Geneva airport - 225 km, from Zurich airport - 260 km.

Car traffic is strictly prohibited in Saas-Fee. When coming here, tourists are required to leave their cars in special parking lots outside the resort. Only electric vehicles are allowed.

Cost of living (November prices) :

3* - from €105 (for double occupancy);

5* - from €240.

4. Tignes, France

Prices for ski passes only in Zermatt:

adults – 79 and 380 euros
children – 40 and 190 euros

There is also a package for professionals Ski Test (from October 15 to November 27), it includes: an international ski pass and accommodation lasting from 2 to 7 nights, cost from - €255.

Additional services and entertainment:

Alpin Fun Park (winter golf and winter volleyball);
dog sledding;
helicopter flights;
horseback riding;
snowmobiling;
sightseeing tours of the surrounding cities and mountain ranges, as well as hiking routes along the surrounding peaks;
excursion to the Matterhorn Museum;
open and closed skating rinks;
curling, gyms, fitness centers, paragliding, golf, bowling, tennis, squash, billiards, table football;
spa complexes (with baths, saunas, salt rooms, swimming pools, spa treatments);
aquapark;
restaurants, bars, nightclubs, discos.

How to get there

The closest airports to get to the resort are: Zurich - 240 km and Geneva - 230 km; by bus, private transfer or on the panoramic train “Glacier Express”, a walk on which is already an interesting and beautiful excursion. It leaves every hour.

Read more about travel plans, bus carriers and express trains.

Car traffic is strictly prohibited in Zermatt. When arriving here, tourists are required to leave their cars in a special parking lot (5 km from the resort). You can move around the territory using special free buses and taxis.

Cost of living (November prices) :

3* - from €70 (for double occupancy);

Hello reader! I often destroy the stereotypes that vacation is very expensive. Believe me, there are many options for the budget traveler. Today we will look at some of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe. I also chirkana about a couple more expensive ones. The weather in spring is so changeable, it is likely that you will still have the opportunity to go riding this year.

Mountains, freezing air, a sea of adrenaline. What could be better than spending the last days of winter outdoors! I have compiled my subjective rating of the best and affordable European ski resorts, where you can ski inexpensively, grab some mulled wine and just look at the beautiful mountains.

Before you start looking at inexpensive ski resorts in Europe, I advise you to look into Decathlon store. They are currently updating their range of equipment; they have good models of equipment at reasonable prices. I recently bought a backpack there and I recommend it to everyone.

Inexpensive ski resorts in Europe - budget and not so

Bansko in Bulgaria

Bansko is not such a popular and promoted resort, but it has long managed to win over all lovers of alpine skiing from all over the world. Do you know where it is on the map or maybe you’ve been there? Be sure to write in the comments.

In Bansko you can find one of the most beautiful mountain ranges of the Pyrenees. In addition, this region is not considered only a ski resort. It is also a beautiful old city with many attractions.

You can come here on vacation from mid-December to mid-April. During this period, there is stable snow cover, the thickness of which sometimes exceeds two meters. The town has good service and varied infrastructure. Here you will find more than six trails, the length of which exceeds 14 kilometers. They are located at an altitude of 2.5 km above sea level.

In Bansko it is easy to book a cozy cheap hotel or expensive apartments. You can also purchase a ski lift ticket, for 7 days you will have to pay 150 euros per adult and 85 euros for a child under 12 years old. Some people prefer to purchase the entire ski package for the same period (it includes: rental, ski pass and training with an instructor), its cost does not exceed 250 euros for an adult and 148 euros for a child. I think if you buy passes in advance you can save a lot.

Where to look for housing in Bansko? Of course, on Booking.com

You will find Bansko 160 km from the capital of Bulgaria. From the capital's airport you can take a taxi to the bus station, and from there, for little money, take a bus to the ski resort. Travel time is up to three hours.

Zakopane in Poland

Rent a house in Zakopane — look at the selection on Booking.

Poiana Brasov in Romania

According to vacationers, the resort is surrounded by a coniferous forest, and the ancient city of Brasov is located nearby. Here you will find 12 tracks with a total length of 14 km, dozens of jumps and modern chairlifts. You will like the town with its excellent ecology, nature, clean mountain air and wonderful landscapes. There is a place for both professionals and beginners to ride here.

When I was in Brasov, I made a short video about Count Dracula's castle, which is located nearby. In general, in Romania everything is fine with cool castles - there are a lot of them, and if you are by car, then in addition to skiing there is always something to see. And Brasov itself is not a city, but a fairy tale. I’m still kicking myself for not writing a blog article about this city.

For active recreation there are several artificial skating rinks, horse riding centers, sports grounds, swimming pools and saunas. In addition, the resort's infrastructure is complemented by restaurants and cafes, where you can enjoy national Romanian cuisine and watch vibrant shows of musicians and dancers.

The resort offers vacationers to stay in budget hotels, but remember that the higher the season, the more expensive it is. A holiday with a classic set of standard services will cost you three hundred euros. For a ski pass (week) you will have to pay 60 euros per adult and 39 euros per child.

Reviews: France or Romania?

Many of my friends have vacationed in France before, but I can say right away that the resorts of this country are significantly more expensive than Romanian ones. Despite the fact that the latter are absolutely not inferior in quality to the slopes and lifts. Of course, I won’t judge places where I haven’t been, but still, I recommend you visit Poiana Brasov to form your own impression of this ski resort.

Budget options for Jasna, Slovakia

This ski resort is one of the most advanced resorts in Eastern Europe. There are tracks for children, tracks for motor sleigh rides and boarding. It is better to come to Jasna between the 12th and the end of the 3rd month. On the territory of Jasna, there are 13 lifts, the total capacity is more than 11 thousand people per hour, while the ski slopes surprise with their diversity and beautiful horizons. You can go on 3 of the most difficult ski slopes, 8 of medium difficulty. Don't worry, there are trails for beginners too.

Almost all hotels are located a few steps from the ski lifts, and small houses are built a little lower. From them to the ski lifts you can quickly get by bus.

The price of a one-day pass for an adult is 28 euros, for a child (6-18 years old) - two dozen euros; for 6 days for an adult - 138 euros, for a child - up to one hundred euros.

Find accommodation in Jasna - Booking offers good options

Official website of the Jasna resort in Slovakia - jasna.sk

Spindleruv Mlyn in the Czech Republic

This resort is considered to be the most popular and visited ski resort in the Czech Republic. You can find it a hundred kilometers from the capital near the Krkonose National Park. During the winter months, this picturesque mountain region turns into a real paradise for lovers of ski and lowland slopes. You can come to ski between December and April.
The resort combines several villages (skiing centers), where you can go not only skiing, but also boarding. The resort has a ski school where Russian-speaking instructors work. There is also aquapark, which is very pleasing after an active ride during the day.

Lift pass per day: adult – up to three tens of euros, child – from ten to twenty euros. Price for a 6-day subscription: adults – from 100 – 80 euros, children – 50-70 euros. Prague Airport is located nearby. If you have ever been here, be sure to write in the comments, because I want to see Spindleruv Mlyn with my own eyes soon.

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Livigno in Italy

Livigno is considered one of the largest and most budget Italian ski resorts. It is located 30 minutes' drive from Bormio, close to the Swiss border.

The weather conditions here are excellent, the snow cover reaches several meters. At the same time, there is almost no wind, which gives significant advantages to this place compared to others. The season lasts from 11 to 04 months.

A lift pass for an adult for a day will cost more than 40 euros, for a child - 35 euros. A week of skiing at the resort will cost 200 euros for an adult, 135 euros for children.

After Livigno you can go to Milan (more than 200 km) by local bus. You can get from the airport to the resort by bus for three dozen euros. The journey takes up to 4 hours.

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Schladming in Austria

The city is located at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level, one hundred kilometers from Salzburg. It is rightfully included in the ranking of the best resorts in the world. Schladming stands out for its excellent and professional pistes and predictable terrain. Austria is one of the most expensive resorts in Europe in terms of skiing and snowboarding.

You can use 86 ski lifts and free buses that will take you anywhere in the region. You need to visit the Austrian ski area from 12 to 04 months. It is then that there is snow on all the tracks.

A daily subscription for an adult will cost 45 euros, for a child under 15 years old - two dozen euros, for a teenager under 19 years old - 35 euros. A weekly subscription will cost 220 euros, 112 and 118 euros respectively.

You can get to the resort by bus from Salzburg in just 40 minutes.

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Bohinj in Slovenia

This resort is located in the Alps, on the shores of the beautiful Lake Bohinj, altitude - 520 m above sea level.

view of Lake Bohinj

The entertainment area combines many ski centers where you can learn skiing, sledding or boarding. You will also have the opportunity to ride through virgin lands. There is a night skiing service.

In addition, the resort has a ski school and a cross-country ski school. Holidays in Slovenia are most often chosen by married couples with children and skiers, regardless of skill and professionalism. Thanks to its excellent geographical location, snow remains until the end of spring.

The resort has several ski areas: Vogel and Kobla. They are located at a distance of more than ten kilometers from each other. The two zones can be reached by local buses to the funicular railways.
The price of ski passes will cost 25 euros for an adult, 15 euros for a child (under 14 years old); for 6 days for an adult – 150 euros, for a child – 90 euros. Bohinj can be found an hour's drive from Ljubljana. Buses leave from there hourly.

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Pal and Arinsal in Andorra

The peculiarity of these neighboring towns is good snow cover and ideal infrastructure. Ski resorts combine modern lifts that can lift up to 500 people per hour.

For beginner skiers or snowboarders, it's worth going to Pal, and here Arinsal Should only be visited by professionals.

In Arinsal Palais you will enjoy the combination of amazing mountain views and nature, modern ski slopes and restaurants, cafes and bars with delicious food. There are also schools that teach skiing.

The price of a ski lift ticket will cost you 40 euros (adults), 30 euros (youth 12-17 years old), 27 euros for children (6-11 years old). For five days the prices will be: 160 euros for adults, 140 for youth and 120 euros for children. There are a number of discounts for older people. Children under six years old can ride for free. The resorts are located a few km from Andorra la Vella and Escaldes.

Formigal in Spain

This resort is considered one of the most visited resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees. It can be found near the town of Sallien de Gallego, just 5 km from the French border. This resort is the most affordable in Spain.

Here you will find more than a hundred km of trails with a maximum altitude of 2.2 km. The skiing season here lasts from December to March.
This resort is ideal for families. The wide pistes will appeal to both beginner and advanced skiers. Prices rental property in Formigal may bite in high season. It is worth taking this into account when planning your trip.

Ukraine: Bukovel and Dragobrat

This country is also famous for its ski resorts. If everything in Bukovel is relatively expensive, budget tourists opt for.

This resort is considered the highest and, according to the Ukrainians themselves, the most beautiful. You can find it at an altitude of 1400 m, on the border of the forest belt. The resort will delight you with long-lasting and stable, natural snow cover, and tourists ski here much longer than in – from November to mid-May. According to statistics, over the past 30 years, local residents and tourists have not complained about the lack of snow.

Therefore, you will not find a better place for boarding if you go to Ukraine. Bukovel is a very good European-level resort, definitely worth a visit.

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Krasnaya Polyana in Sochi / Russia

Surely, if you think about where to go skiing in Russia, many will immediately have the idea of booking the nearest ticket to Sochi.

And not surprisingly, Rosa Khutor is a fairly advertised complex, although it can hardly be called budget. A suitable option for a budget traveler. Here you can ride on good slopes and also look at the Olympic heritage. Two in one. Anyone who has been to these parts, be sure to write in the comments. And if, in your opinion, Sheregesh should have been included in this article, please also indicate in the comments)

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