Why Bankso is a better bet than Courchavel
Skiers could save over £2,500 by avoiding Courchevel and heading for Bankso in Bulgaria, the “best developed ski resort in Eastern Europe” according to the 2007 Great Skiing & Snowboarding Guide. The exclusive study of 30 ski resorts in 10 European countries by www.PriceRunner.co.uk, the price comparison website, reveals France as the most expensive ski destination.
The study also found that the 390,000 British skiers hitting the French Alps every year are being charged £788million* more for skiing holidays than those going to the rest of Europe.
The PriceRunner.co.uk ski-comparison report reveals:
The average price of a skiing holiday in Europe for a family of four is £1,982*
A typical family ski holiday in France costs over £3,800 compared with just £1,073 in Bulgaria, the cheapest country in the study
Switzerland – the Royal Family’s location of choice – is surprisingly cheap comparedto France at £2,185 while Germany is the fourth cheapest country overall at £1,612
The cheapest resort for kids* is Zelena Rhuda in Czech Republic and the most expensive is Val D’Isere.
The most expensive resort for an adult ski pass is Val D’Isere at £132 and the cheapest is Zelena Rhuda at £50
Snowboarders should head for Slovenia, the cheapest destination for snowboard rental at £43. The most expensive is Kitzbuhel, Austria at £110
* Average family holiday for 2 adults & 2 children in France: £3785.90. Average holiday in Europe excluding France: £1,781.25.
* Based on a 7-day holiday including hotel accommodation, food & drink, ski passes & ski rental
* Based on a kid’s lunch with drink and children’s ski pass & snowboard hire
* Forecasts from snow-forecast in collaboration with the Ski Club of Great Britain
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