International travel website TripAdvisor has presented an independent study «TripIndex Ski Resort", where compared the prices of 42 of the most popular European resorts.
This year's list of most affordable for lovers of family skiing holiday places led the Bulgarian mountain resort of Bansko.Sochi rated third place, missing even the Spanish resort of Sierra Nevada.Also in the top ten were a few resorts of Andorra and Spain, and two resorts in France and Germany.
The top ten most expensive ski resorts quite different roles: the most expensive resort turned out to be an Austrian St. Anton, follow him: St. Moritz (Switzerland) and Val d'Isere (France).
week on the slopes, including hotel accommodation, ski passes, equipment hire, lessons with an instructor and dinner with drinks for a family of four, the cost of Bansko about 98 000, which is three times cheaper than in AustriaSt. Anton, the most expensive of the resorts included in the study, which for the same range of services will have to pay 302 thousand rubles.Week in Sochi Krasnaya Polyana will cost a family of four at 132 500 rubles.
Camye cheap ski holiday options for the whole family
1. Bansko, Bulgaria
One of the largest and most famous ski resorts in Bulgaria, located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains in the south-west of the country.The resort has almost 100 hotels, 400 guest houses, 70 restaurants.Furthermore, Bansko - a beautiful city, where many museums and cultural attractions.
total length of ski runs - 75 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 98038 rubles
Accommodation: 44,934 rubles
Equipment Rental: 9799 rubles
Ski pass: 26 548 rubles
Instructor: 8620 rubles
Food:6128 rubles
Beer: 1138 rubles
Soft drinks: 871 ruble
2. Sierra Nevada, Spain
ski resort of Sierra Nevada is 80 km from the Mediterranean coast and 33 km from Granada.To the ski resort is the highest mountain in Europe trail (camaya highest point - 3398 m).The highest mountain in the whole chain - Mulhacen (3478).In good weather you can see the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
total length of ski runs - 65 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 115 977 rubles
Accommodation: 43,616 rubles
Equipment Rental: 10862 ruble
Ski pass: 36 294 rubles
Instructor: 5984 ruble
Food: 16184 RUR
Beer 1534 ruble
Soft drinks: 1500 rubles
3. Sochi, Russia
The capital held in February Olympics Krasnaya Polyana is 42 km from the Black Sea, on the south side of the Main Caucasus Range.Due to the proximity of the sea of snow in Krasnaya Polyana are always a lot and it is very slippery, which provides excellent skiing.
More than 200 km of groomed pistes in three different resorts.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 132 483 rubles
Accommodation: 71,818 rubles
Equipment Rental 17 000
Ski pass 25 800 rubles
Instructor: 6000 rubles
Food: 8715 rubles
Beer: 1855 rubles
Soft drinks: 1295 rubles
4. Berchtesgaden, Germany
Bavarian ski resort, not as well known as its neighbor Garmisch.Cpokoyny and quiet town, it is ideal for families.It combines several regions skating.
length of the route - 60 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 148 782 rubles
Accommodation: 86,225 rubles
Equipment Rental: 14393 ruble
Ski pass 23 120 rubles
Instructor: 7105 rubles
Food13 554 rubles
Beer: 2478 rubles
Soft drinks: 1905 rubles
5. Ordino-Arcalis, Andorra
most remote from the capital city of Andorra ski resort, part of the region Vallnord.But this distance becomes a major advantage of the resort - is particularly interesting slopes, scenic wild gorges and great off-piste skiing.And the silence - a big plus for a family resort.
Total length of trails in the area of Vallnord (includes the Arinsal and Pal) - 89 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 150 455 rubles
Accommodation 85 370 rubles
Equipment Rental: 10918 rubles
Ski pass: 30 346 rubles
Instructor: 4316 rubles
Food: 16825 RUR
Beer: 1332 ruble
Soft drinks: 1349 rubles
6. Arinsal, Andorra
One of the most famous resorts in the Pyrenees, is closest to the capital city of Andorra - Andorra la Vella (9km) and the border with Spain.A good option for skiers primary and secondary levels.
Total length of trails in the area of Vallnord (includes Ordino-Arcalis and Pal) - 89 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 152 158 rubles
Accommodation: 84,377 rubles
Equipment Rental: 12864 ruble
Ski pass: 30 346 rubles
Instructor: 4316 rubles
Food: 17365 RUR
Beer: 1517 rubles
Soft drinks: 1391 rubles
7. Sallent de Gallego (Formigal), Spain
One of the most famous resorts in the Spanish part of the Pyrenees.It is located in the Tena Valley, just 5 kilometers from the French border.
Total length of trails - 140 km.But a lot of options for freeride that will entertain the father of the family.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 153 067 rubles
Accommodation: 78,135 rubles
Equipment Rental: 12469 rubles
Ski pass 33 123 rubles
Instructor 2450 rubles
Food23 490 rubles
Beer 1484 ruble
Soft drinks: 1467 rubles
8. Serre-Chevalier, France
Serre Chevalier - one of the most southern resorts in the Alps, is located near the Italian border.This is the fifth in size ski area in France, it consists of 13 small mountain villages.
Total length of trails - 250 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 155 068 rubles
Accommodation: 72,703 rubles
Equipment Rental: 11597 rubles
Ski pass: 41 328 rubles
Instructor: 6378 rubles
Food: 18798 RUR
Beer: 2293 ruble
Soft drinks: 1972 rubles
9. Soldeu, Andorra
two towns that are part of the ski Soldeu-El Tarter, located in the Pyrenees 17 km from the capitalAndorra.The resort is famous for its ski school.
total length of tracks is 90 km.
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 160 602 rubles
Accommodation: 84,663 rubles
Equipment Rental: 11863 ruble
Ski pass 36 800 rubles
Instructor: 5004 ruble
Food: 18713 RUR
Beer: 1736 rubles
Soft drinks: 1821 rubles
10. Pas de la Casa, Andorra
One of the largest and most famous resorts in Andorra, near the border of France.A pleasant town with an active social life, shops, bars and restaurants.In addition, it is the highest mountain resort in the Pyrenees.
Total length of trails - 100 km
The average budget for a week for a family of 4 persons: 161 087 rubles
Accommodation: 95,789 rubles
Equipment Rental: 11098 rubles
Ski pass 36 800 rubles
EducationInstructor: unknown
Food: 13 942 rubles
Beer: 1821 ruble
Soft drinks: 1635 rubles
Articles Source: forbes.ru
