Discover your next ski holiday with Snowfinders. Browse our ski holidays by country to compare ski resorts, travel times and budgets in one place. Snowfinders features hand-picked chalets, hotels and apartments across France, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Andorra, Bulgaria, Canada, USA, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, Spain and Finland, so you can match the right skiing terrain and après ski to the price you want.

Ski Holidays by Country

Q: How to decide where to go skiing?

Choose where to go skiing by matching your budget, dates, and ski ability with the right country and resort. Check snow reliability, altitude, and transfer times. Compare piste maps, ski schools, and apres ski options. Create a shortlist of three ski holidays, price lift passes and rentals, and select the best combination of location and flights for your group.

Q: Which is the cheapest country to go skiing?

Bulgaria and Andorra are usually the cheapest countries for skiing in Europe. Resorts such as Bansko, Borovets, and Grandvalira offer affordable lift passes, ski lessons, and on mountain lunches. Choosing simple accommodation near the ski lifts and travelling off peak can help you secure a great value ski holiday without compromising on the experience.

Q: Which country is best to ski in?

The best country to ski in depends on what you want from your trip. France offers vast linked ski areas and convenient ski in ski out access. Austria provides charm and lively apres, while Italy is known for value and excellent food. Japan is a top choice for deep powder, and Canada and the USA appeal to skiers who prioritise immaculate grooming and high quality service.

Q: Where is the best ski destination in the world?

Many destinations claim the title, but the Three Valleys in France is a top contender due to its enormous ski area. Niseko in Japan is renowned for deep and reliable powder. Whistler Blackcomb and Banff or Lake Louise in Canada offer impressive scale, excellent terrain, and strong customer service.

Q: Where to ski in Europe for beginners?

Beginners in Europe should look for resorts with gentle nursery slopes, excellent ski schools, and short transfer times. Top options include Alpe d'Huez, La Rosière, Les Gets and Morzine, and La Plagne in France. Ellmau and Alpbach in Austria, Cervinia in Italy, and Bansko in Bulgaria are also excellent beginner friendly choices.

Q: What is the best family-friendly ski resort in Europe?

Les Gets and La Rosière are among the best family friendly ski resorts in Europe due to their easy slopes and world class ski schools. Alpe d'Huez is ideal for sunny beginner areas, while Ellmau in Austria offers gentle blues and childcare options. Choosing ski in ski out or close to lift accommodation helps maximise slope time for children.

Q: What’s the hardest ski resort for experts?

There is no single ski resort universally considered the hardest, but Jackson Hole in the USA and Chamonix in France are well known for steep, demanding terrain suited to expert skiers. Kitzbühel in Austria is also famous for hosting the annual Streif race, one of the most challenging downhill courses in the world.

Q: What is the snowiest ski resort?

Mount Baker in Washington is widely recognised as one of the snowiest ski resorts in the world, receiving between 16.5 and 18 metres of snow per year. Other snowy resorts include Tignes in France, Warth Schröcken in Austria, and Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. Snow levels also depend on the time of year, with winter months offering the most reliable conditions.

Q: What is the cheapest month to ski?

The cheapest months to ski are typically mid January to March. Resorts are busiest and most expensive during Christmas and New Year, but become quieter afterwards. Snow conditions can vary later in the season, and some resorts experience warmer temperatures in March.

Choose between a range of ski holidays

When you book with Snowfinders, you can enjoy a range of ski holidays, tailored to your needs, including:

Family Ski Holidays: Enjoy everything the world’s best ski resorts have to offer with our family ski holidays. Many options include childcare, which gives adults the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes.
Luxury Ski Holidays: Combine adventure with style and enjoy the finer things in life with a luxury ski holiday.
Tailor Made: If you’re seeking a truly VIP experience, ask us to help you create a custom ski holiday based on your preferences. Custom ski holidays are ideal for once-in-a-lifetime getaways.
All-Inclusive: Some ski resorts also offer all-inclusive features, giving you an affordable way to enjoy a winter adventure.

Why book with Snowfinders?

We’re an ABTA & ATOL-protected, owner-managed specialist ski and snowboarding holidays company with consultants who regularly ski these resorts.

Our ski experts will steer you to the best resort for you (ski-in/ski-out vs. village value), the best weeks for snow in the mountains, and money-savvy extras like lift-pass bundles.

We’re all passionate skiers and know what makes the perfect ski holiday.

How to Book Your Ski Holiday

Booking a dream ski holiday with Snowfinders is a stress-free process. Our goal is to get you on the slopes in no time, and we have an expert team ready to help:

Browse Holidays: You can filter our website by location, holiday type, accommodation type, or our latest ski holiday deals. Look at the options available and choose the perfect location for your needs.
Select Your Accommodation: We offer a variety of accommodation options, including private chalets and hotels. You’ll also find luxury catered chalets or budget options.
Enquire: Once you’re happy with your choices, just view available dates and complete your booking. You can also contact our specialists if you need help planning your holiday.

FAQs

How to decide where to go skiing?

Decide where to go skiing by matching your budget, dates, and ski ability to the right country and resort. Check snow reliability, altitude and transfer times.

Compare piste maps, ski schools and après-ski. Shortlist three ski holidays, price lift passes and rentals, and pick your group’s best location/flight combo.

Which is the cheapest country to go skiing?

The cheapest country to go skiing? Bulgaria and Andorra usually win in terms of the total trip cost in Europe. Lift passes, ski lessons, and lunches are wallet-friendly in Bansko, Borovets and Grandvalira.

Choose simple accommodation near ski lifts, travel off-peak, and you’ll bag a great-value ski holiday without feeling like you’ve gone for the bargain-basement option.

Which country is best to ski in?

The best country to ski in depends on what you’re looking for from a ski holiday. France offers huge linked areas and ski-in/ski-out convenience.

Austria has buckets of charm and lively après. Italy = value and food. Powder hounds pick Japan, while those who value immaculate grooming and service go to Canada and the USA.

Where is the best ski destination in the world?

The best ski destination in the world? That’s a tough one. We’ll have to go with the Three Valleys (France) for the sheer size of the ski area.

Niseko, Japan, is an obvious choice for deep, reliable powder. Whistler Blackcomb and Banff/Lake Louise in Canada deliver for scale and customer service.

Where to ski in Europe for beginners?

Looking for ski holidays suitable for beginners in Europe? You want gentle nursery areas, excellent ski schools and short transfers.

Our top choices include: Alpe d’Huez, La Rosière, Les Gets/Morzine, La Plagne (France); Ellmau and Alpbach (Austria); Cervinia (Italy); Bansko (Bulgaria).

What is the best family-friendly ski resort in Europe?

Best family-friendly ski resort in Europe? Try Les Gets and La Rosière for easy slopes and world-class ski schools, Alpe d’Huez for sunny beginners’ areas, and Ellmau in Austria for easy blues and childcare.

Our advice: pick ski-in/ski-out or close-to-lift accommodation to cut faff and maximise slope time for tired little legs.

What is the most expensive place to ski in Europe?

Switzerland and France typically have the most expensive ski resorts in Europe, with Zermatt and Courchevel 1850 offering luxury skiing with VIP facilities. Zermatt is renowned for its stunning Matterhorn views, fine dining restaurants, and extravagant accommodation.

Courchevel 1850 is another excellent choice for a refined ski break. The resort is part of France’s legendary Three Valleys Ski Area, and combines luxurious private chalets with Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques.

What’s the hardest ski resort for experts?

Many ski resorts are known for their challenging slopes, but no destination is universally considered the most challenging.

However, resorts like Jackson Hole and Chamonix have steep drops that challenge the most experienced skiers, while Kitzbühel in Austria hosts the annual Sterif race course.

What is the snowiest ski resort?

If you’re looking for endless snow, we recommend Mount Baker in Washington, which experiences between 16.5 and 18 metres of annual snow. Other snowy resorts include Tignes in France, Warth-Schröcken in Austria, and Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb.

The amount of snow also depends on the time of year. For example, if you visit a resort during the winter months, you’re pretty much guaranteed snow-capped mountains and powdery slopes.

What is the cheapest month to ski?

The cheapest times to ski are usually between mid-January and March. This is because most resorts experience their busiest periods during Christmas, but they’re quieter after the New Year.

However, it’s important to remember that snow conditions might vary, and some resorts get warmer in March.