Favourites
Customer portal
Italy has always been one of the Alps’ best destinations for good-value skiing. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed, and lift passes, lunches and drinks can compare favourably with some of Europe’s biggest-name resorts.
But some Italian ski resorts go much further than others when it comes to keeping the total cost of a week on the slopes down. To find the best-value options, we looked at the estimated cost of a week’s ski holiday in Italy, including accommodation, lift pass, ski hire, lunches and drinks.
We’ve ranked the resorts by total weekly cost, but also considered the size of the ski area. After all, the cheapest resort is not always the best value. That’s where cost per kilometre comes in, showing how much skiing you get for your money.
Here are our most affordable Italian ski resorts:
1. Folgaria
2. Bardonecchia
3. Sauze d'Oulx
4. Courmayeur
5. Sestriere
6. Pila
7. Gressoney
8. Passo Tonale
9. Livigno
10. La Thuile
11. Champoluc
Read more: Discover the most affordable ski resorts in Europe, from small and cheap to best value large resorts.
Compare the cost data for our most affordable Italian ski resorts
See how the prices for everything from half board accommodation to lunch and drinks on the slopes compare for all 11 Italian resorts.
Austria is also home to great value skiing. Check out our ranking of the most affordable Austrian resorts.
1. Folgaria
- Total weekly cost: £1,138
- Ski area: 104km
- Cost per km: £10.95
Folgaria is the clear affordability winner in our Italian ranking, with a total weekly cost that comes in comfortably below every other resort on the list. Better still, it gives you access to 104km of skiing, which keeps the cost per kilometre impressively low.
Folgaria is a great choice for families, beginners and relaxed intermediates who want a friendly, good-value ski holiday without the premium price tag of some better-known Italian resorts.
The ski area is well suited to building confidence, with plenty of approachable pistes and a gentler atmosphere than you might find in the bigger-name resorts. Add in reasonable ski hire (£113) and sensible lunch and drink prices (£151), and Folgaria becomes a very good option for anyone trying to keep costs down.
2. Bardonecchia
- Total weekly cost: £1,498
- Ski area: 100km
- Cost per km: £14.98
Bardonecchia is another smart choice for an affordable Italian ski holiday. With a total weekly cost of £1,498, it is the second-cheapest resort in our ranking, while its 100km of pistes give most skiers enough variety for a week on the mountain.
The resort has a relaxed, down-to-earth feel and works particularly well for families, beginners and intermediates. There’s a good mix of tree-lined runs, open slopes and confidence-building terrain, while the town itself feels more lived-in than purpose-built.
Bardonecchia is also helped by some of the lowest extras in the ranking, including a £197 lift pass, £105 ski hire and £138 for lunches and drinks across the week. That makes it a sensible all-rounder if you want to ski in Italy without watching every euro once you arrive.
3. Sauze d'Oulx
- Total weekly cost: £1,692
- Ski area: 400km
- Cost per km: £4.23
Sauze d'Oulx offers an exceptional balance of low overall costs and massive piste mileage. For a total weekly cost of £1,692, you get full access to the vast 400km Milky Way ski circuit, resulting in an incredibly low cost per kilometre of just £4.23 – the best value option in the ranking.
Known for its lively atmosphere and charming old town, Sauze d'Oulx is a fantastic choice for intermediates who want plenty of variety. The local slopes feature wide, tree-lined cruising runs that connect seamlessly with neighbouring Sestriere, making it easy to clock up the miles during the day before enjoying the resort’s bustling aprés and dining scene.
A competitive half-board accommodation price of £1,082 and affordable ski hire (£109) help keep the baseline costs down. While lunch and drinks (£243) and the lift pass (£258) sit on the higher side for this list, the sheer scale of the shared skiing on offer means you get premium terrain for a fraction of typical Alpine prices.
4. Courmayeur
- Total weekly cost: £1,710
- Ski area: 42km
- Cost per km: £40.70
With a weekly cost of £1,710, Courmayeur is one of the cheaper Italian resorts in terms of total spend. This is one of Italy’s most atmospheric mountain towns, with excellent restaurants, stylish streets and spectacular views of Mont Blanc. It is a brilliant choice for skiers who care as much about food, scenery and resort charm as they do about clocking up kilometres.
Courmayeur is best for confident intermediates and advanced skiers who enjoy characterful terrain rather than an enormous ski area. With only 42km of local pistes, its cost per kilometre is much higher than the other resorts on this list. That doesn't mean Courmayeur is poor value – it simply means you're paying for more than piste mileage. It's worth noting that you can open up vastly more terrain with a Mont Blanc Unlimited pass, including the pistes of Chamonix, Crans-Montana and Megève. However, as you have to take a bus or cable car to reach the other resorts, we haven't included them as part of its shared ski area as we have with, for example, Sestriere, below.
So, if you want the cheapest skiing per kilometre, Sestriere is the stronger option. But if you want a premium Italian mountain experience at a comparatively manageable overall cost, Courmayeur still has plenty going for it.
5. Sestriere
- Total weekly cost: £1,748
- Ski area: 400km
- Cost per km: £4.37
Sestriere is one of the standout value picks in the whole ranking. It may sit fifth on total weekly cost, but once you factor in the scale of the ski area, it's second only to its near neighbour Sauze d'Oulx, with access to 400km of skiing and a cost per kilometre of just £4.37.
The resort is part of the huge Milky Way ski area, which links Sestriere with neighbouring Italian resorts like the aforementioned Sauze d’Oulx, as well as Claviere and France's Montgenèvre. That means plenty of variety for intermediates, with long cruising runs, wide pistes and enough terrain to keep more experienced skiers busy across the week.
Sestriere delivers where it matters: altitude, snow reliability, piste mileage and value. Lunch and drinks for the week won’t cost you much more than £174, and ski hire around £113. If you want a big ski area without paying big French or Swiss resort prices, it should be high on your list.
6. Gressoney
- Total weekly cost: £1,763
- Ski area: 132km
- Cost per km: £13.35
Gressoney is a strong value choice for skiers who want something a little more adventurous. With a total weekly cost of £1,763 and access to 132km of skiing, it performs well on both overall affordability and cost per kilometre.
The resort sits within the Monterosa ski area, which is known for its high-altitude terrain, dramatic scenery and quieter slopes. It is particularly appealing to confident intermediates and advanced skiers who want a more on-mountain experience than they might find in some larger, busier resorts.
Gressoney is not the cheapest place on the list for lunches and drinks (£226), but its accommodation (£1,142), lift pass (£265) and ski hire costs (£130) help keep the overall weekly price competitive. The cost per kilometre is also strong, especially when compared with smaller resorts in the ranking.
If your idea of good value is not just the lowest possible price, but excellent skiing, fewer crowds and a more authentic mountain atmosphere, Gressoney is well worth considering.
7. Pila
- Total weekly cost: £1,775
- Ski area: 70km
- Cost per km: £25.35
Pila is a compact but appealing resort, especially if you like your ski holidays simple, scenic and easy to navigate. Pila’s costs sit in the middle of the table, with a £247 lift pass, £118 ski hire and £171 for lunches and drinks, bringing the total weekly cost to a very reasonable £1,775.
Where Pila earns its place is convenience and charm. The ski area is easy to get around, with a good selection of cruising runs for beginners and intermediates, plus some steeper terrain for more confident skiers. It is the kind of resort where you can quickly get your bearings, making it particularly appealing for families and mixed-ability groups.
Pila also has a strong Italian mountain feel, with impressive views towards the Aosta Valley and Monte Bianco. It does not offer the same scale as the Milky Way or Dolomiti Superski, but not every skier wants hundreds of kilometres of piste. If you prefer a manageable ski area and a relaxed atmosphere, Pila is a solid good-value option.
8. Passo Tonale
- Total weekly cost: £1,821
- Ski area: 100km
- Cost per km: £18.21
Passo Tonale is a good-value option for skiers who want reliable snow without stretching the budget too far. With a weekly cost of £1,821, affordable ski hire at £109, lunches and drinks at £181, and 100km of pistes, it sits comfortably in the middle of the ranking.
One of Passo Tonale’s biggest strengths is its altitude. The resort is known for its snow-sure slopes and long season, making it a sensible choice if you are booking early or late in the winter and want extra confidence in the conditions.
The skiing is particularly well suited to beginners and intermediates, with wide, open slopes that are good for building confidence. More experienced skiers can also explore higher terrain and more challenging runs, giving the resort a broader appeal than its modest price suggests.
Passo Tonale’s lift pass is one of the more expensive in the list, but the overall package remains good value thanks to reasonable accommodation, ski hire and resort costs. It is a practical, snow-sure choice rather than a showy one, and that is very much part of its appeal.
9. Livigno
- Total weekly cost: £1,985
- Ski area: 115km
- Cost per km: £17.26
With a weekly cost of £1,985 and 115km of skiing, Livigno gives you a sizeable ski area, a lively resort atmosphere and plenty of choice away from the slopes.
The resort is particularly popular with intermediates, with a good spread of wide, enjoyable pistes across both sides of the valley. It is also well known for its long season, high-altitude position and good snow reliability, which makes it a good option for early or late-season trips.
Livigno also has more going on than many resorts at this price point. There is a lively après-ski scene, a broad range of restaurants and bars, and, thanks to its duty-free status, a reputation for good-value shopping and eating out.
If you want an affordable Italian ski trip with a bit more buzz, Livigno is one of the best options on the list.
10. La Thuile
- Total weekly cost: £2,014
- Ski area: 152km
- Cost per km: £13.25
With 152km of skiing and a cost per kilometre of £13.25, La Thuile offers one of the stronger mileage-for-money figures in the ranking.
The resort shares its ski area with La Rosière in France, giving skiers cheaper access to an international ski area with a good mix of terrain. There are long cruising runs, tree-lined sections and more challenging slopes for confident intermediates. It is also a good choice for skiers who like the idea of crossing the border during the day without committing to the prices of some larger French resorts.
La Thuile is quieter and more understated than some of Italy’s better-known ski resorts, which is part of the appeal. It suits skiers who want good terrain, reliable mountain restaurants and a more relaxed atmosphere.
It may not be the lowest-cost resort overall – lunch and drinks cost around £191 and 6-day ski hire is £130 – but for the amount and quality of skiing available, La Thuile deserves its place.
Ski over the border from La Thuile and discover the most affordable ski resorts in France.
11. Champoluc
- Total weekly cost: £2,028
- Ski area: 132km
- Cost per km: £15.36
Champoluc completes the top 10 with a weekly cost of £2,028. It is the most expensive resort in this ranking, but it still offers good value for skiers who want access to the Monterosa ski area and a quieter, more traditional Italian mountain atmosphere.
Like Gressoney (the resorts are both part of the Monterosa ski area), Champoluc is best suited to skiers who want more than easy cruising pistes. The Monterosa area offers 132km of skiing, spectacular scenery and a sense of space that can be harder to find in busier resorts. Confident intermediates and advanced skiers will get the most out of it, especially if they enjoy long days exploring different valleys.
The main thing to watch is resort spending. Champoluc has the highest combined lunch and drink cost in the ranking, which pushes up the total weekly price, and you could always save by taking a packed lunch. However, its lift pass and ski hire costs are reasonable, and the cost per kilometre remains competitive.
Which Italian ski resort is best value?
If you are looking at total weekly cost, Folgaria is the most affordable ski resort in Italy, with a weekly cost of £1,138. It is a brilliant choice for families, beginners and relaxed intermediates who want to keep the overall price of a ski holiday down.
If you want the most skiing for your money, Sauze d'Oulx is the clear winner. Its total weekly cost is higher than Folgaria and Bardonecchia, but with 400km of pistes and a cost per kilometre of £4.23, it offers outstanding value for anyone who wants a big ski area.
For stronger skiers, Gressoney, La Thuile and Champoluc are also worth a look. They are not the cheapest overall, but they offer access to more adventurous terrain and strong cost-per-kilometre figures.
How we worked out the most affordable ski resorts in Italy
The resorts in this guide are ranked by estimated total weekly cost. This includes the price of a seven-night half-board ski holiday, six-day lift pass, six-day ski hire, lunches and drinks.
We have also calculated the cost per kilometre by dividing the total weekly cost by the size of the full ski area. This helps show which resorts offer the most piste mileage for the money, rather than simply the lowest headline price.
Prices are intended as a guide and can vary by date, departure airport, accommodation type, board basis, ski area, exchange rates and availability.
Book an affordable Italy ski holiday with Iglu Ski
Looking for a good-value ski holiday in Italy? Iglu Ski has a huge range of Italian ski deals, from relaxed family resorts to big linked ski areas like the Milky Way and Monterosa. Our ski experts can help you compare resorts, find the right accommodation and sort your ski hire, lift passes and lessons before you travel.