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: Which is the cheapest country to go skiing?

The cheapest country to go skiing? In Europe, Bulgaria and Andorra usually win on total trip cost. 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.

Q: 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.

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 we know what makes the perfect ski holiday.

FAQs

How to decide where to go skiing?

Decide where to go skiing by matching budget, dates and your 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, then pick the best location/flight combo for your group.

Which is the cheapest country to go skiing?

The cheapest country to go skiing? In Europe, Bulgaria and Andorra usually win on total trip cost. 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 sheer size of ski area. For deep, reliable powder, Niseko, Japan is an obvious choice. For scale and customer service, Whistler Blackcomb and Banff/Lake Louise in Canada deliver.

Where to ski in Europe for beginners?

Looking for ski holidays suitable for beginners in Europe? You want gentle nursery areas, great 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.