For lovers of luxury and spectacular scenery, some ski resorts combine a top-of-the-range experience with prices that reflect their exclusivity. Here are the top three most expensive resorts for this winter season, according to Holiduwhere refinement, snow-covered expanses and top-of-the-range services come together.
1. Obergurgl-Hochgurgl, Austria
- Average price : 284 € / day (average price per person per day for ski pass + accommodation)
- Length of tracks : 108 km
Situated in the Austrian Alps at an impressive altitude of between 1,793 and 3,030 metres, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl stands out as the most expensive resort this season. With 26 lifts serving 108km of pistes, it attracts winter sports fans thanks to exceptional snow conditions and early season access. Its assets include a mountaineering museum that traces the fascinating history of the region.
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However, this luxury experience comes at a price: a day pass costs €72 in high season, while accommodation costs €291 per night. Visitors can, however, take advantage of cheaper rates in low season, when accommodation prices are halved.
2. Zermatt, Switzerland
- Average price 256.50 / day (average price per person per day for ski pass + accommodation)
- Length of tracks : 322 km
Zermatt, nestling at the foot of the famous Matterhorn, is a skier's dream destination. With 53 lifts and a vast 322 km ski area reaching an altitude of 3,899 metres, it offers an unrivalled experience. As well as its varied slopes, the resort is famous for its picturesque atmosphere, enhanced by its status as a car-free zone.
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However, this luxury comes at a price: ski passes cost 95 euros a day, and accommodation costs 194 euros a night in high season. In low season, prices drop to around €129, allowing visitors to enjoy a unique experience at a slightly reduced rate.
3. Hintertuxer Glacier, Austria
- Average price : 245 € / day (average price per person per day for ski pass + accommodation)
- Length of tracks : 60 km
Hintertuxer Glacier, in the Austrian Tyrol, is a unique resort, open all year round thanks to its altitudes of between 1,500 and 3,250 metres. The 60km of pistes offer spectacular panoramic views, particularly from the Gefrorene-Wand-Kees summit. As well as the varied slopes, visitors can explore attractions such as the Nature Ice Palace, a site accessible from the heart of a glacial crevasse, or enjoy the Betterpark for freestyle enthusiasts.
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For a day's skiing, ski passes cost 76 euros, and accommodation costs 207 euros per night in high season. Travellers can make savings in the low season, when accommodation prices fall by almost 35 %.
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