Holidaymakers heading towards the slopes this winter are being advised to head east in order to keep costs down, avoiding pricier destinations such as Switzerland. As the pound has slumped against the Swiss franc, this already-expensive country for skiing has become dearer still for holidaymakers. Resorts in countries such as Bulgaria are likely to benefit from this situation, offering top quality skiing, and much more bang for your buck.
Costs of Skiing
The Post Office’s annual Ski Resort Report assesses European resorts against a number of criteria, ranking them in order of cost. Various elements, including lift passes, equipment hire, ski tuition, food, and drink are used to determine the most economical ski resorts by the report. Top of the pile is the Bulgarian resort, Bansko, which was £100 cheaper than its nearest rival, Arinsal in Andorra was. Both of these resorts have seen their prices decrease by five per cent since the last report, whereas Swiss resorts have endured a 26 per cent increase, mainly due to currency fluctuation as well as resort charges.
Go East, Skiing’s Cheaper There
If your idea of a great holiday is putting on your ski wear and heading for the slopes, your most economical route is therefore going to be to head away from some of the more established Swiss resorts. Sarah Munro, Post Office’s head of travel money thinks that as pressure on budgets increases, “resort costs are likely to be a key factor in determining resort choice this year.”
