Ski resorts can take your breath away with their beauty, and empty your bank account with their prices. But that is not necessary. We 'slalomed' European ski resorts and among them we found some where a 6-day pass in high season costs less than 200 euros. So which are the best affordable European ski resorts?
Read what they are below the best affordable European ski resorts.
Sauze d'Oulx, Italy
A 440 km long area of ski resorts stretches along the French-Italian border Via Lattea (Milky Way). The lion's share is on the Italian side, but it is easily accessible from the village of Sauze d'Oulx. It has two thirds of the area red lines, so it is an excellent terrain for intermediate skiers.
The village of Sauze d'Oulx, despite already being an engine for the winter mischief of tourists, remains just as magical at its core: cobbled paths and inns where you can taste polenta with rabbit, fried vegetables and other northern Italian food, which accompanies her a glass of Piedmont wine. An apartment with a weekly stay near the Clotes chair lift can cost you less than 600 euros. The price of the ski pass is in high season 196 euros for 6 days.
Jasna, Low Tatras, Slovakia
The largest Slovak ski resort it has high peaks and low prices. She is clear A 49-kilometer spider web of ski slopes, with about 20 fast climbs, with snow on more than half the area, with an area for freestyle skiing and night skiing.
Jasna is, among other things, the heart of Slovakian high-mountain culture, which means that there is no shortage of legends about folk heroes accompanying them hearty shepherd's stew. The latter fits particularly well on the tables of skiers with limited financial resources: the national dish bryndzové halušky (dumplings with sheep's cheese and bacon) and Zlatý Bažant beer will cost you 10 euros. The price of the ski pass is in high season 165 euros for 6 days.
Boí–Taüll, Spain
Here we find one of the highest ski runs in the Pyrenees, which are uncrowded, family-friendly, and face north, which is crucial for long-lasting snow. You can already secure an apartment or guest house for less than 450 euros per week.
The area has 45 kilometers of red and black ski runs. When not on the ski slope, guests prefer to go to spicy snails or dish tinxat (potato and cabbage croquettes), chocolate pancakes and from Ca la Pepa they are a pleasant and cheap dessert. The price of the ski pass is in high season 175 euros for 6 days.
Białka Tatrzańska, Poland
The largest Polish winter resort, Białka Tatrzańska, is a collection ski slopes for beginners, hospitality and a wonderful view of the Carpathians. Kotelnica, Bania and Kaniówka form an interconnected ski area (18 kilometers in total). The same ski pass also applies to neighboring resorts, where more difficult challenges await.
Private rooms, usually furnished with wooden carved furniture and granny's lace, cost around 40 euros per night, but usually include also a concrete breakfast. Traditional food such as pierogis (dumplings) and party (sour soup) cost less than 3.50 euros, but you will probably be able to sip Žubrovka (Polish vodka) for free. The price of the ski pass is in high season 112 euros for 6 days.
Borovets, Bulgaria
Borovets has been known as a 'winter playground' since the late 19th century. 58 kilometers of blue and red tracks thus winding under Bulgaria's highest peak, Musalo (2925 meters).
It's Borovets a popular destination for bachelor parties, where usually guys first go on the white slopes, and then finish their evening in bars and basement clubs. Budget accommodation often includes simple hotels, but if we're honest, we'd begrudge comfortable accommodation with a heavy heart for 300 euros. The price of the ski pass is in high season 164 euros for 6 days.
Sudelfeld–Bayrischzell, Germany
31-kilometer ski area Sudelfeld–Bayrischzell it may be really modest in terms of surface area, but so are the prices for this area. A week's accommodation in a comfortable guest house will cost you around 500 euros (which is a huge savings compared to the larger cross-border resorts), and you'll still have access to exciting red runs and unkempt ski slopes, which are straight for experienced skiers. Those who would like to save a little more can decide to stay in hostels, where you will be for bed and breakfast cost a little more than 20 euros.
Meatball dishes are not always cheap, they are cheaper currywurst (pork sausage topped with curry ketchup) and flammkuchen (thin bread with sour cream and onion). That way, you'll have some money left over for beer tasting. The price of the ski pass is in high season 195 euros for 6 days.
Val Cenis, Fracia
Who needs the glamorous Val d'Isère when you can conquer the French Alps for less? The 5 villages of Val Cenis cover 125 kilometers of white slopes. They are suitable both for beginners and the most skilled skiers. Apartments that can accommodate 4 to 6 people are usually 450 euros per week. You are also very close to the Italian border, which means you can get real pizza at moderate prices. The price of the ski pass is in high season 190 euros for 6 days.
