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Skiing costs down over the past 10 years
Results published from a new survey today indicated that the average cost of a skiing holiday to many European resorts has fallen in 'real terms' over the past 10 years. Calculations were performed by Chris Gill and Dave Watts who were researching for their book' 'Where to Ski and Snowboard 2006'. They studied brochures of major tour operators and compared current prices to those a decade ago.
In 1995, Courchevel 1850 was Europe's most expensive resort, but now apparently holidays in different areas are more evenly priced, with some holidays up to 20% cheaper.
A week in a three-star hotel, including flights and transfers, in Courchevel 1850 is around £1060, some £140 more expensive than a similar break in Val d'Isere and £300 steeper than Serre-Chevalier. Not surprisingly, eastern European destinations currently offer the best value. A week in a three-star hotel, with flights and transfers, in Poiana Brasov in Romania or Borovets in Bulgaria is around a third of the cost of a week in Courchevel 1850.
Lift Pass Prices
The cost of a six-day lift pass has also fallen in absolute terms from ten years ago. In Zermatt the price is £151, compared with £162 in 1995, and in St Anton £131 compared with £140.
In North America a three-star hotel and buying a lift pass has also gone down. In Whistler a week's package can cost 25% cheaper than 1995.
Meanwhile, the number of British people buying properties in the Alps has at least doubled in the past five years. Prices vary enormously, according to Where to Ski and Snowboard. Prospective purchasers can expect to pay well over £1 million for a decent chalet in top French resorts like Meribel and Megeve, but decent-sized apartments in other resorts in France and Switzerland are available for between £200,000 to £300,000. In Bulgaria, apartments are available for £90,000.
