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.

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Inexpensive ski resorts in Europe - budget and not so

Bansko in Bulgaria

Bansko is not such a popular and promoted resort; it has long managed to win over all connoisseurs of skiing. alpine skiing ah 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 Pyrenees mountains. In addition, this region is not considered only a ski resort. It's also 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 is different good service and diverse 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

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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 rest 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 real paradise for connoisseurs of ski and flat 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.

Accommodation in Spindleruv Mlyn - where to live and how much does it cost to rent a house?

Livigno in Italy

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


Excellent here weather, 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.

Inexpensive housing in Livigna can be viewed right here.

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 Europe in terms of skiing and snowboarding.


You can use 86 ski lifts and free buses, which will take you to any point 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.

Find accommodation in Schladming possible on Booking, there are interesting options there.

Bohinj in Slovenia

This resort is located in the Alps, on the coast beautiful lake Bohinj, height - 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.

Look for accommodation in Bohinj - more than 50 different options.

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 maximum height 2.2 km. The ski 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 did not complain about the lack of snow.

Therefore, you won't find best place for boarding if you went to Ukraine. Bukovel is a very good European-level resort, definitely worth a visit.

What about housing? You can always view on Booking, rejoice good prices and book a suitable option for yourself.

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)

More than 200 housing options in Krasnaya Polyana for any budget find on Booking.

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In winter, according to the old tradition, you want to go on vacation. But due to the protracted crisis situation, many will have to “tighten their belts.” And what? Give up the “winter holidays” somewhere on the shore Cote d'Azur or in the fjord valley? Of course not.

On the market today tourism services you can find a considerable number of tour operators represented inexpensive resorts. So, where can you go to relax and save money: the cheapest ski resorts in Europe.

Ski resorts for beginners and children: Matra, Bankut, Magas Hill.

Türkiye

Let's start, perhaps, with the resorts of Turkey. In this colorful country, during the “winter holidays” they open mountain resorts, which due to ideal climatic conditions and service have received great recognition from skiers, incl. and among the Russians. Here you can relax by going to Uludag or Palandoken.

Uludag- the most favorite place of the Turks, which became Starting point to improve the level of service, and the beauty of the region, located on the coast of the Sea of ​​Marmara, fascinates and enchants. Therefore, even if you came here to relax not for the sake of skiing, you can enjoy the unique views of the surrounding area.

You can go slalom or go down the high-speed water “track” by going to Palandoken. Although this is one of the younger resorts, Palandoken is still famous for its affordable prices in relation to tourists.

For reference: tours from Moscow for 2 people. for a week the cost starts from 25 thousand rubles.

Andorra


Continuing the theme of inexpensive mountain resorts, you can stop at the mini-state - Andorra. The first thing tourists ask when they come to this “pocket country” is: where is the snow? The fact of the matter is that in winter in the capital small state There really is no snow, because... The temperature here sometimes reaches up to 22 C.

But the country is famous precisely for the fact that within a short time you can reach “alpine meadows”, where the depth of snow cover can reach 300 cm.

But Andora is famous not only for its ski resorts. In the small town of Escaldes you can relax “on the water”. Here is the Caldea spa complex, where water exists in all its substances: thermal water, streams, waterfalls, geysers, circular showers, saunas, various baths (Indromanesque, Turkish) and jacuzzi.

For reference: tours to Andorra for two from Moscow lasting 7 nights will cost around 58 thousand rubles.

New Year's holiday in Andorra


Most people are wondering where to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays in an original, unusual way, but with a festive atmosphere, and so that such a vacation does not hit the family budget... The best way to diversify your winter holiday is to change your surroundings. Take it and go to celebrate the New Year in another country. A weekend in Europe has long ceased to be something distant and inaccessible.

The Principality of Andorra, located in the heart of the Pyrenees, is visited every year by approximately three million lovers winter species sports from all over the world. The reason for this is the affordable prices for vacations, even in comparison with “neighbors” France and Spain. Tourists are especially attracted by modern ski slopes, equipped with the latest technologies and high quality recreation.

Active recreation on the ski slopes

Local authorities There are two main ski areas: the Vallnord and Grandvalira valleys. Grandvalira includes places such as: Soldeu, Pas de la Casa, El Tarter, Canillo and Grau Roig.

The resorts of Vallnord are located on the picturesque slopes of Pala and Arinsal. In the capital of the principality, which is also the highest mountain in Europe, Andorra la Vella, you can also find ski trails, for example, Arcalis, Ordino, Pal, Arinsal, La Massana.

The country itself is small and the road from one place to another will not take you much time. If you didn’t bring ski equipment with you, you can rent it right on the slope. Connoisseurs of quality equipment can buy it in Andorra at attractive prices.

Shopping, excursions, entertainment


In addition to active recreation, this is a real paradise for shopping lovers. IN shopping centers or small boutiques you can buy items from famous brands at affordable prices. Andorra is a duty-free trade zone, so perfumes, watches, appliances and electronics are much cheaper here.

Tired of skiing or snowboarding, it is useful to relax in the largest thermal spa complex in Southern Europe - Caldea. In this complex, anyone can feel the life-giving effect of water or attend a massage session. If you take care of buying a ticket to Caldea in advance, you can also save a lot of money.

One of the days, be sure to go sightseeing in the area. One of them is the Casa de la Val castle - an ancient fortress built at the end of the 16th century. Today the building is the current parliament of the state. The castle doors are open to tourists and visiting is free.

As the saying goes, better than the mountains there can only be mountains. If you are thinking about where to spend your New Year's holiday, then Andorra is a place that will give you a lot of impressions.

Ski resorts in Austria


The Soll ski resort is far from the glory of Kitzbühel, but it has new resort The pearl of the Alpbachtal. More than 1000 km ski slopes for only three hundred dollars for six days. There are hotels right in the center of Solla, such as the Sport Maer, where double room with breakfast costs from $40 per night.

The city itself is lively with the atmosphere of the ski resorts, but it is better to get to the slopes by bus: they are located 1 km from the center. A small fee for everything else.

Ski France

There is a ski resort on the border between France and Italy. Montgenevre. It is good for families, for children and beginners, although experienced skiers will not be bored: there are more than 400 km of ski slopes.

A week's stay in a self-catering apartment, a six-day ski pass, ski rental and a 1-hour transfer from Turin airport together will cost you around $450 in January.

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville Saint-Martin is located in the same Three Valleys where the most famous ski resorts (Meribel, Courchevel and Val Thorens) are located, but there is fantastic affordable prices very good hotels, with 600 km of trails.

Guests at the Chamus Lodge get a king-size bed in a room with designer furnishings and six meals a day for just $800 a week.

Switzerland


La Thomas Verbier has a reputation for being prestigious for professionals with steep slopes, efficient lifts and 410 km of runs. But even here you can do without absurdly expensive tours.

In the ski resort of Verbier, at the Mont Blanc Hotel you get the opportunity to take advantage of a six-day holiday with a buffet for just $350; A six-day holiday in Les Houches costs 250.

Andemat

Located in the area of ​​famous Swiss resorts, including Saas-Fee, Zermatt and Verbier. But it is considered one of the cheapest ($300 per week), and it's hard to understand why it stays cheap for so long. From the top lift at an altitude of 2963 meters above sea level, you can observe the entire mountainous area for several days. This is a great option for confident skiers escaping the crowds. Dormitory at Andemat base camp with double rooms rented out for just 26 USD per night.

Ski Bulgaria


And finally, Bulgaria. Here you can explore both the coast and the mountains. Enjoy the wonderful landscapes of ancient forests, raise your tone with healing mineral springs, you can have fun in variety casinos at such inexpensive resorts as Golden Sands, sunny Beach and Albena.

Bulgaria is famous for its friendliness, goodwill, good attitude towards all foreigners, mild climate, warm sea and numerous resorts for every taste. In addition to the beloved Black Sea, this sunny country boasts wonderful mountain ranges, thanks to which the Bulgarian budget receives impressive funds from ski resorts. And there really is something to pay for.

Although the magnificent snow-capped mountain slopes are the merit of nature, but the service in tourist ski resorts best characterizes the level of tourism development in Bulgaria.

For reference: a week-long tour for two from Moscow to ski Bulgaria starts from 50 thousand rubles.

Bansko

This is one of the most famous Bulgarian ski resorts. Initially, Bansko was a small village located in a very favorable area for the development of crafts and life activities. Along with activities and entertainment on the ski slopes, tourists will be curious to get acquainted with the long history, historical and cultural heritage region.

Bansko is located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains. Over the long history of its existence, a large number of celebrities have visited it, thanks to which many different thematic holidays and festivals are still held in Bansko. Tourists appreciate the service local boarding houses and hotels. Many people happily return year after year to their beloved city.

Pamporovo


This mountain resort is located in the south of Bulgaria in the Rhodope Mountains. Pamporovo is a fairly sunny place, so the climate here is mild, even in winter the temperature does not drop below -5 degrees. This resort is intended primarily for skiing and snowboarding; tourists are provided with all conditions for this. The service staff fulfills every whim of foreigners, often not even listed in the list of their work duties.

Borovets (Chamkoria)

This is an ancient ski resort in Bulgaria, located on the slopes of Mount Rila. Initially, this place was intended for the relaxation of kings and aristocracy, which is why it is famous for its luxury. The Biathlon World Championships and the Alpine International Ski Cup were held in Borovets. For beginner snowboarders and skiers, snowboarding and skiing courses are organized here. Prices for services, accommodation and food, of course, correspond to their quality; practically no tourist has ever been dissatisfied. A large number of hotels are classified as 3-5 stars.

There is no high level of service at ski resorts, but this is not a hindrance for lovers of snow-capped mountains. The main thing is to have somewhere to sleep and eat. You can get a lot of impressions in Pamporovo, Borovets and Bansko.

Panichishte

The Bulgarian ski resort Panichishte in the northwestern outskirts of the Rila Mountains stands among coniferous forests at a level of 1350-1450 meters. Adjacent close to national park Rila. Includes several cozy hotels and resorts, a ski slope with a lift, and children's slopes. Ideal for beginner skiers.

Vacation prices are impressive. From 30 Bulgarian levs ($20) per night per person, with meals included, in double and triple rooms the Planinskie Ozera hotel offers. And also the New Year's package: three nights, three snacks, two lunches and three dinners, including New Year's, will cost only 300 leva.

We told you which European countries have the cheapest ski resorts, and you can plan your trip to the mountains even on a small budget. Have a nice rest!

In the Moscow region you can also have good skiing without going abroad.

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 children's ski schools highest quality. Soel is the largest ski area in the country, with the most interesting slopes. In Schladming - the most low 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 biggest and cheap 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
Website ski resort: 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 - international tourist centre 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 most high mountain 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

Moscow, December 14. If you decide that you don't want passive New Year holidays, if you want to ski and snowboard, enjoy the mountain air and meet new people, then feel free to follow the routes laid out by MIR 24.

Austria

A country that is primarily associated with ski holidays. All the latest developments in the field of functioning of resorts, snowmaking of slopes, and design of ski lifts appear in Austria first of all. And one of the main advantages of this European country is its coverage of the entire audience of skiers.

There are resorts here to suit every taste and budget. There are 800 places to relax in Austria. The most popular high mountain resort- Tyrol. Here are such centers recognized throughout the world ski holiday, like fashionable Ischgl, party Sölden and bohemian Kitzbühel. The total length of the routes is 3500 km. Six ski areas in the surrounding area are combined into the "Big Innsbruck Ski Pass" and 53 lifts.

In addition to skiing or snowboarding, we invite you to visit a famous house in which the interior has been turned upside down, visit a Swarovski shop, and also listen to real Tyrolean yodeling.

The second most popular place in Austria is Salzburg. Most popular ski center is considered "Ski Amade", which consists of 28 resorts. The total length of its routes is over 800 kilometers.

You can save a little if you choose Styria and Carinthia. Rest here is quiet and measured. Styria is famous for being home to the Dachstein ski glacier, where ski season- one of the longest in Europe. In total, there are 60 resorts in these places to suit every taste.

Italy

What is a ski holiday in Italy? These are the famous Dolomites, the cute villages of South Tyrol, the popular steep slopes on the slopes of Cartinno d'Ampezzo and Madonna di Campiglio, as well as family resorts Bormio and Val Gardena.

The Alpine region of the Dolomites is central to ski holidays in Italy. He is listed natural heritage UNESCO, and the Dolomites are known as the world's largest single ski area. There are a total of 450 lifts and 12 ski areas.

Ski resorts in Italy are most suitable for holidays with children, because the local infrastructure is ideal family vacation. In addition, discounts are often offered here for holidays with children.

Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the central ski regions in Eastern Europe. If you choose Slovakia for your New Year's holidays, you will find here prepared slopes, modern ski lifts, hotels and entertainment centers European level.

The most popular ski resorts are located in the High Tatras region. These are Strbske Pleso, Smokovec, Poprad, Tatranska Lomnica. The city of Poprad, where it is located today, serves as a kind of “gateway” to skiing Slovakia. international Airport, receiving mainly charter flights.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that Vysokye Tarty is national reserve, and in addition to a good ski holiday, you can enjoy picturesque places and locks. And according to experts, Slovakia is perfect for beginner skiers.

France

The French Alps are a symbol of the ski resort. If you are looking for gloss and chic, this is the place for you. Here you will find a huge selection of trails, a wide range of equipment, luxury hotels, spacious chalets and beautiful views.

Grenoble, Courchevel, Chamonix - all these famous cities are located in the French Alps. Heart ski France- the Rhône-Alpes region, where many popular ski resorts are located: Val d'Isere, Courchevel, Meribel. In the Rhône-Alpes there are three ski regions of France - Paradiski, Espas Killy and Three Valleys.

Recently, resorts in the Alps have become more accessible than in previous years. If previously only experienced and wealthy skiers came here to ski, today you can meet housewives and students.

Switzerland

Swiss ski resorts are the most comfortable and interesting. Most ski resorts in Switzerland are located at altitudes above 1000 meters.

The highest mountain resort in the country is Zermatt. Skiing and snowboarding are possible in Zermatt all year round thanks to the non-melting glacier. But the hotels here are some of the most expensive in the country. If you choose Switzerland, then you need to prepare for the fact that the New Year holidays will cost you a lot.

Bulgaria

If your budget is modest, but you still want to ski abroad, choose Bulgaria. The most popular, but at the same time inexpensive resorts in this country - Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and Vitosha.

The most popular resort in Bulgaria is Bansko. It has the longest ski season, lasting from December to May.

The Borovets resort is notable for its history: kings used to hunt here, and today anyone can ski or snowboard here. It is here that the coaches are not ordinary ski lovers, but real athletes, some of whom once competed at the Olympics and won medals.

Germany

The main ski resorts in Germany are concentrated in Bavaria. The holiday is suitable for those for whom Austria and Switzerland are too expensive. We also recommend Germany to those who are just starting to ski or are traveling to a resort with children, as there are a lot of simple and low slopes here.

The ski infrastructure in Germany is in no way inferior to Austrian and Swiss resorts. Prepared slopes, a whole network of ski lifts, hotels, restaurants, cafes - all this is provided for tourists coming to Bavaria.

The most popular resort is Garmisch-Pertenkirchen. The length of its routes is 120 kilometers. In addition, the resort often hosts various sporting events and festivals. Therefore, if you want to have fun, this is the place for you.

Czech

Another budget option for a ski holiday during the holidays is the Czech Republic. Most Popular winter resorts are located in the regions of Šumava, Krkonoše, Jeseniky and Jezerskie mountains.

The most popular resort is Spindleruv Mlyn. There are two large ski slopes on its territory - St. Peter and Medvedin. The first is located on Mount St. Peter, there are 11 slopes, cross-country, adult and children's tracks, as well as a track for snowboarders. Their total length is more than 13 kilometers. In addition, here you can not only ski and snowboard, but even go sledding.

Andorra

The quality of resorts in Andorra cannot be compared with Austria or Switzerland, but the prices here are much lower. There are two large ski areas in Andorra: Grandvalira and Vallnord.

The ski season usually lasts from December to March. It is worth noting that buses take tourists to the ski lifts absolutely free. One of the popular resorts in Andorra is Encamp, as in addition to good ski infrastructure, there is a lot of entertainment and vibrant nightlife.

Russia

If you can’t or don’t want to go abroad, but you love skiing and snowboarding, don’t worry, you can have plenty of skiing in your own country.

For example, after the Olympics in Sochi, the ski resorts of this region gained great popularity among both Russians and foreigners. The most visited were “Mountain Carousel” and “Rosa Khutor”.

The next most popular is Dombay, located in the valley of the Teberda River, which originates in the glaciers of the Main Caucasian ridge, which is located in the middle of the Teberda Nature Reserve.

In order to go skiing or snowboarding, you can also go to the area Ural mountains. The most famous Ural resort is Abzakovo, which is located near Yekaterinburg. The total length of the slopes here is 15 kilometers. Numerous lifts carry up to three thousand vacationers per hour to the slopes. Abzakovo also has a spa center where you can relax after skiing, take a healing bath, or work out in the fitness center.

If you don't have enough adrenaline, then it's time to go to Kamchatka. Daredevils are lifted to the top of the mountain by helicopter, and then they fly down natural, and not artificial, as in Europe, slopes. However, this option is only suitable for experienced skiers, and the descent should be carried out under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

We have offered only a part of the resorts that you can visit during your New Year holidays. Don't be afraid to explore the world, find new places that are right for you.

Ekaterina Degtereva

Every year we choose a resort where we want to spend our winter vacation. There can be many criteria: the presence of schools for children, a large number of “black” or vice versa “blue” slopes, a spa center or an aqua-house, the opportunity to live near the slope or active après ski... How many people - so many opinions.

And with each trip, a set of criteria is more clearly formulated, and... everyone chooses for themselves.

And for those who are going “to the real mountains” for the first time, the choice is even more difficult: after all, even choosing a country is not easy. By the way: what is the difference between winter holidays in the most popular countries among skiers and snowboarders?

The longest flight (you will have to fly to Spain) - in the dwarf state, sandwiched between Spain and France, there is no airport or prison. There's just nowhere to place it. And why? The transfer is also quite long - from Barcelona airport to the capital of Andorra - the city of Andorra la Vella, at least two and a half hours if the weather is good. In case of snowfall, the transfer time may double - mountain roads leave their mark.

There are few resorts in Andorra, all the slopes are well prepared, the vast majority of the slopes are designed for beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Among the features of Andorra, it should be noted that the rooms in some hotels are small in size and ... the fact that the whole of Andorra is a duty-free zone: prices for goods are on average 15-20% lower than in neighboring France and Spain. Alcohol is also sold at low prices, and Spain has many varieties of its own wines and brandy, and this circumstance can leave a certain imprint on the après-ski program.


The cost of tours to this country is relatively low, especially if you are planning a vacation with children: the cost of a tour for two adults starts at about 1200 Euros; for a family with two children you can find offers for less than 2000 Euros. Ski passes in Andorra are slightly cheaper than in France and Switzerland. And those who plan to train with an instructor will be helped by compatriot instructors who have the right to work on the slopes of the Grand Valira resort quite officially. And not too expensive restaurants will allow you to enjoy good cuisine. Considering the presence in the capital of this country of beautiful water complex, it’s very good to relax here with children. It is necessary to keep in mind that in Andorra there are practically no offers of apartments - it is customary here to relax in hotels.

Austria


The closest country of the Alpine four, the shortest flight, the ability to fly to Munich, the presence of glaciers with guaranteed skiing even in a warm snowless winter, a huge selection of accommodation options, ample opportunities for short trips and exploring medieval cities - all this makes Austria very popular country among our compatriots who ski or snowboard.

There are many resorts in Austria, the vast majority are relatively small (compared to such giants as the Three Valleys in France), the ski area of ​​many Austrian resorts consists of a dozen lifts and several tens of kilometers of slopes of the most varied complexity. Few? But the neighboring resort is literally at your fingertips - a maximum of ten kilometers.


Austrian cuisine is for the most part simple and satisfying, as in the Alpine regions of other countries: it is based on pork and beef, potatoes, and eggs. In a word, the simplest peasant products. As a rule, there are no queues in cafes, restaurants, bars. The exception is après-ski time in the most popular places. In Austria, après-ski in bars takes place on an extraordinary scale: noise, din, dancing on tables and counters... The main thing is to find your skis! The best resorts In terms of après-ski, St. Anton and Ischgl are recognized, and the most popular resorts from Russian fans winter holiday- Mayrhofen, Sölden, Ischgl, Zell am See - Kaprun. Slightly fewer compatriots (especially not in New Year) in Kitzbühel, the Gasteinertal valley, St. Anton and the Saalbach-Hinterglemm region.

When will you choose Austrian resort, please note that many of them have large thermal or aqua complexes, where it will be good to “soak” after skiing. We recommend Sölden, Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein. You just need to keep in mind that it is better not to go into the “nude zone” with children: entry in swimsuits is prohibited.

Italy


It is sometimes believed that skating in Italy is worse than in other countries, but this is not true. In many resorts in the Dolomites (northern Italy near the border with Austria), the trails are prepared, perhaps even better than in Austria. The Dolomites and the Aosta Valley are considered the most “skiing” regions of Italy, and the most popular among Russians are the resorts of Val di Fassa and Val Gardena; Breul - Cervinia, Bormio and Livigno are slightly less popular.

The largest complex of lifts and slopes, united by a ski pass, is Sella Ronda - 1200 km of slopes, located in the Dolomites. However, keep in mind: if you do not have time to return to the slopes in your region before the ski lifts close, you will have to get there by taxi, and this is not cheap - the journey by car is much longer than by ski.

In the mountainous regions, the cuisine is based on the same simple ingredients as in Austria, but there are many Italian dishes (and not limited to a lot of pizza options), so you definitely won’t go hungry here. However, many restaurants and cafes are closed during the day - check the situation at the resort when you arrive. Of course, on the slopes all cafes and restaurants are open during the day.


Many resorts in Italy are literally a couple of hours drive from famous cities where you can go after skiing. So, the journey from the resorts of the Aosta Valley to Turin by car will take one and a half hours, by train - two. And there are castles and medieval cities, so a trip to Italy can be combined with walks to very interesting places.

The cost of a ski holiday in Italy and Austria is approximately the same - noticeably lower than comparable quality holidays in the resorts of France and Switzerland.

And don’t forget: many pizzerias, even the simplest ones, serve excellent coffee, and shopping in Italian outlets can be very “productive.” Unless, of course, you are interested in fashionable things.

France

The country with the largest lift systems would be simply a great place for a winter holiday, if not for... the French. It's a joke, but there is some truth in it. Not all resorts have ideal piste preparation, and in a restaurant on the slope the waiter may be rude to you - simply because he did not fully understand your order and brought you something that was not what you ordered. The French are not too sensitive to cars: a scratched bumper of a neighboring car while parking is a common occurrence. Otherwise, France is certainly a great place for a winter holiday.

The most popular resorts among Russian skiers and boarders are Meribel, Courchevel, Les Arcs, Val Thorens, Menuires, Val d'Isere, Chamonix and Tignes. All of these resorts are large, with a large number of vacationers, and therefore the slopes located near the center of the resort may be unsuitable for skiing by lunchtime. But everything above is simply magnificent.


French cuisine is certainly the leader when it comes to restaurants and cafes in the mountains: there are really a lot of interesting places“catering”, each resort has both affordable snack bars and gourmet restaurants. True, if you have already vacationed in Austria or Italy, prices in a cafe or restaurant not only at the resorts, but also on the slope, may seem unreasonably high.

If you want to go to a famous resort, but at the same time not pay too much, try to find accommodation options “on the outskirts”. For example, in the Courchevel valley there is the town of La Tanya, and near the Meribel valley there is the town of Brides-les-Bains. In both cases, you can easily get to the main towns by ski lifts, and accommodation in these places will cost much less. And if you are interested in getting to know the Alpine city where mountaineering originated, go to Chamonix, one of the most democratic resorts France. There are both budget apartments and expensive hotels, here is also the longest and most beautiful descent in the Alps - White Valley, 22 km long. But it is not recommended to go here without a guide.

Switzerland


Holidays in Switzerland are usually not cheap. And it's worth it. Mountains are beautiful everywhere, but in many places in Switzerland the grandeur of the surrounding nature literally takes your breath away.

Everything in this country is of the highest level. All ski resorts in Switzerland are the same standard of quality, solidity and prestige as a Swiss bank or the famous Swiss watch. To name just a few: traditional Engelberg, surrounded by four-thousand-meter mountains of Saas Fee, sunny Crans-Montana, picturesque Grindelwald, where one of the James Bond films was filmed, elite Davos, better known as a meeting place for the political and economic world elite. Another Swiss resort, Leukerbad, stands apart - its uniqueness is that here you can not only ski, but also spend time after skiing in a healing thermal water: almost all hotels here have their own aqua complexes, there are also two large ones - Burgerbad and Alpentherm.