15 Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe: Lift Pass Prices 2026/27
Alpe d'Huez is the best cheapest ski resort in Europe with 6-day adult pass €259, followed by La Clusaz and Les Gets. 15 resorts qualify.
15 resorts qualify, ranging from €440 to €259 for 6-day adult pass, across 3 countries.
Ranked list
- Alpe d'Huez€259
Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine · France
- 6-day adult pass: €259
177 km110.1 mi of pistes · 133 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- La Clusaz€285
Massif des Aravis · France
- 6-day adult pass: €285
104 km64.7 mi of pistes · 72 min to Geneva
- Les Gets€312
Portes du Soleil · France
- 6-day adult pass: €312
75 km46.9 mi of pistes · 80 min to Geneva
- Megève€325
Évasion Mont-Blanc · France
- 6-day adult pass: €325
322 km199.8 mi of pistes · 80 min to Geneva
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- Méribel€356
Les 3 Vallées · France
- 6-day adult pass: €356
125 km77.9 mi of pistes · 126 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Alpbach€364
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau · Austria
- 6-day adult pass: €364
69 km43.1 mi of pistes · 55 min to Innsbruck
- Les Arcs€368
Paradiski · France
- 6-day adult pass: €368
205 km127.6 mi of pistes · 169 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Morzine€373
Portes du Soleil · France
- 6-day adult pass: €373
120 km74.6 mi of pistes · 90 min to Geneva
- Courchevel€421
Les 3 Vallées · France
- 6-day adult pass: €421
150 km93.1 mi of pistes · 139 min to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
- Bad Gastein€433
Ski amadé · Austria
- 6-day adult pass: €433
224 km139.4 mi of pistes · 93 min to Salzburg
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn · Austria
- 6-day adult pass: €440
229 km142.5 mi of pistes · 115 min to Salzburg
- Zell am See€440
Schmittenhöhe / Ski ALPIN CARD · Austria
- 6-day adult pass: €440
77 km47.8 mi of pistes · 88 min to Salzburg
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15 Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe: Lift Pass Prices 2026/27: full comparison
| # | Resort | 6-day adult pass | Pistes | Base | Top | Nearest airport | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpe d'HuezFrance | €259 | 177 km110.1 mi | 1,098 m3,600 ft | 3,330 m10,930 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (133 min) | 5.7 |
| 2 | La ClusazFrance | €285 | 104 km64.7 mi | 1,100 m3,610 ft | 2,600 m8,530 ft | Geneva (72 min) | 5.1 |
| 3 | Les GetsFrance | €312 | 75 km46.9 mi | 1,111 m3,650 ft | 1,947 m6,390 ft | Geneva (80 min) | 4.7 |
| 4 | MegèveFrance | €325 | 322 km199.8 mi | 1,104 m3,620 ft | 2,441 m8,010 ft | Geneva (80 min) | 5.7 |
| 5 | BormioItaly | €342 | 50 km31.1 mi | 1,199 m3,930 ft | 3,017 m9,900 ft | Innsbruck (169 min) | 3.4 |
| 6 | MéribelFrance | €356 | 125 km77.9 mi | 1,107 m3,630 ft | 2,694 m8,840 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (126 min) | 5.4 |
| 7 | AlpbachAustria | €364 | 69 km43.1 mi | 649 m2,130 ft | 2,020 m6,630 ft | Innsbruck (55 min) | 3.5 |
| 8 | Les ArcsFrance | €368 | 205 km127.6 mi | 1,211 m3,970 ft | 3,226 m10,580 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (169 min) | 5.6 |
| 9 | MorzineFrance | €373 | 120 km74.6 mi | 980 m3,220 ft | 1,916 m6,290 ft | Geneva (90 min) | 4.4 |
| 10 | LivignoItaly | €375 | 115 km71.5 mi | 1,816 m5,960 ft | 2,783 m9,130 ft | Innsbruck (165 min) | 4.2 |
| 11 | CourchevelFrance | €421 | 150 km93.1 mi | 1,262 m4,140 ft | 2,666 m8,750 ft | Lyon Saint-Exupéry (139 min) | 5.5 |
| 12 | KitzbühelAustria | €423 | 206 km128.1 mi | 762 m2,500 ft | 1,988 m6,520 ft | Salzburg (99 min) | 5.6 |
| 13 | Bad GasteinAustria | €433 | 224 km139.4 mi | 1,092 m3,580 ft | 2,295 m7,530 ft | Salzburg (93 min) | 5.3 |
| 14 | Saalbach-HinterglemmAustria | €440 | 229 km142.5 mi | 788 m2,590 ft | 2,086 m6,840 ft | Salzburg (115 min) | 4.9 |
| 15 | Zell am SeeAustria | €440 | 77 km47.8 mi | 760 m2,490 ft | 2,000 m6,560 ft | Salzburg (88 min) | 4.4 |
Range: €259 to €440 for 6-day adult pass.
The full lift pass price index - 1-day, 6-day, child prices, local vs ski-area and year-on-year, with a source for every row.
Frequently asked questions
Which resort tops this list in Europe?
Alpe d'Huez, on 6-day adult pass of €259.
How is this list ranked?
By 6-day adult pass, computed from the data we hold for every published resort in Europe; nothing on this page is hand-ordered.
How many resorts qualify?
15 in Europe. A list only publishes with five or more.
What are the top three?
Alpe d'Huez (€259), La Clusaz (€285) and Les Gets (€312).
Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-MeteoRanked from piste km, altitude, snow and lift-pass data plus our own scores, no sponsored placements. How we score resorts.