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The most affordable ski resorts in Europe
Date Posted: 26 February 2026Any ranking of the cheapest ski resorts in Europe worth its salt must reckon with the true meaning of value. Because, while the total cost of the holiday is important when you’re skiing on a budget, so is getting bang for your buck. That is, does the trip deliver enough quality skiing to make it worthwhile? That’s why we’ve divided our breakdown of cheap European resorts into three separate categories – small (50-100km), medium (100-200km), and large (200km+) – and as well as giving you a tota...
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Best resorts in Italy for an early-season December ski trip
Date Posted: 20 March 2025Getting an early ski trip in at the start of the season can be a great option if you’re looking to avoid peak dates. As well as snow cover being good enough for plenty of skiing (helped when needed by snow cannons at most resorts), the pistes are much less crowded than usual, meaning there’s loads of space to enjoy your skiing. While not a certainty, December ski holidays also tend to get more sunny days than in the middle of the season, meaning there are some great memories to be made on the ...
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Best resorts in Italy for a Christmas ski holiday
Date Posted: 31 January 2025Few experiences can match how special a Christmas ski holiday is, where you’ll celebrate with friends and family in some of the most spectacular locations on earth, while sampling the alpine (or, indeed Dolomite) spirit and food along the way. Wherever you go in Italy, you’ll be able to ski every day (yes, including Christmas Day!) and enjoy the usual alpine views and activities - as well as the odd Christmas event or two. Below, we’ll tell you all about skiing in Italy over the festive period...
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Best resorts for après-ski and partying in Italy
Date Posted: 03 January 2025Italy is one of the best places in the world to ski, with its huge ski areas and unique rocky backdrops adding to its strong après-ski scene. If you’ve got your mind set on Italy and a fun party scene is key to you, then look no further than the following resorts, where you’ll find places to cut some iconic shapes in your ski boots. If you’re new to skiing, have a read of our guide explaining what après-ski actually is – you’ll want to be up in the mountains straight away. Italian après has a...
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Top 10 Ski Resorts in Italy for Beginners
Date Posted: 20 June 2024Deciding on the best place to go as a beginner skier is tough, but rest assured that Italy is a great choice, particularly if value for money is a top priority. Skiing is well-established in Italy, with elites enjoying the alpine pastime since the late 19th century, before it boomed among the Italian middle classes in the 20th century. With over a century of skiing history under its belt, Italy is clearly a top choice for any type of skier – but which resorts are the best of the bunch for...