170 of the best · Ski resorts of Europe and North America
Lift Passes, Ski Schools and Hire
The lift companies and their official passes, ski schools for children and adults, private guides and equipment hire.
Our 170 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the mountains.
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Skiers only; 2026–27 pass prices
Alta lift tickets and passes, 2026/27
2026–27 Alta season passes are on sale, from $1,799 for adults; 2026–27 day-ticket prices follow in the autumn.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis lift pass
Three fixed day prices instead of dynamic pricing: CHF 92 bought online the day before, CHF 96 on the day, CHF 99 on premium days. 180 km of pistes and 33 lifts.
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Sweden’s highest vertical
SkiStar Åre
Three linked ski areas beneath Åreskutan, with 46 lifts, about 90 slopes and an 890-metre vertical, from World Cup pistes to family slopes in Björnen.
The full list: Passes & Ski Schools, A–Z
France 8
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Official prices, 2026/27
Chamonix Le Pass
The valley pass for the Grands Montets, Brévent–Flégère and Balme, sold by the Compagnie du Mont-Blanc.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Courchevel lift pass (Courchevel Valley)
The valley pass covers Courchevel’s 150 km; the 3 Vallées pass adds the whole linked area.
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280 instructors and guides
ESF Chamonix
The French ski school on every ski area in the valley, with children’s clubs at Le Savoy and Les Planards from age three.
Place de l'Église, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-BlancExplore View on map
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The French ski school
ESF Courchevel 1850
The French ski school in 1850, with group lessons for children and adults and private lessons.
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The French ski school
ESF Megève
Group and private lessons in alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, touring, racing and freestyle, for children, teenagers, adults and disabled skiers.
176 Rue de la Poste, 74120 MegèveExplore View on map
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The French ski school, at home
ESF Val d'Isère
The French ski school in the village where it began, with about 400 instructors and lessons from first turns to off-piste.
Carrefour des Dolomites, 73150 Val-d'IsèreExplore View on map
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Official prices, 2026/27
Évasion Mont-Blanc lift pass
One pass for more than 400 km across Megève, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce, Combloux, La Giettaz and Les Contamines.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Tignes–Val d'Isère lift pass
One pass for 300 km of runs across Val d’Isère and Tignes, sold online at valdisere.ski and at the lift offices.
Switzerland 9
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Official prices, 2026/27
Andermatt+Sedrun+Disentis lift pass
Three fixed day prices instead of dynamic pricing: CHF 92 bought online the day before, CHF 96 on the day, CHF 99 on premium days. 180 km of pistes and 33 lifts.
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Snow-Deal or Sleep & Ski
Engadin St. Moritz ski passes
Dynamic Snow-Deal prices online, or CHF 55 a day for the whole region when you book a hotel with the Sleep & Ski offer.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Gstaad lift passes
Bergbahnen Destination Gstaad passes for about 200 km of pistes: fixed seasonal day prices from 2026/27, and multi-day passes that are cheaper when you book early online.
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Dynamic prices, 2026/27
LAAX lift tickets and TOPCARD
Day and multi-day tickets in LAAX are priced dynamically and sold in the LAAX app and webshop; the TOPCARD season pass covers LAAX, Arosa Lenzerheide and Davos Klosters.
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Swiss Snowsports member
Stoked Snowsports School
Group and private lessons for children and teens, private lessons for adults, and guided days to the best slopes and restaurants.
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From the Kids Club at age 3
Swiss Ski & Snowboard School Verbier
The Swiss Ski School in Verbier, with courses for every age and level, from the Kids Club for 3–5-year-olds upwards.
Rue de Médran 41, 1936 VerbierExplore View on map
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Teaching since 1929
Swiss Ski School St. Moritz
Private and children’s lessons, snowboard, cross-country and telemark, in St. Moritz, Celerina and Samedan since 1929.
Via Stredas 14, 7500 St. MoritzExplore View on map
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Official prices, 2026/27
Verbier 4 Vallées lift pass
Téléverbier’s passes for Verbier–La Tzoumaz, Bruson and the whole 4 Vallées; 10% off online if you buy at least 10 days ahead.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Zermatt Bergbahnen lift pass
Matterhorn Ski Paradise passes from Zermatt Bergbahnen, with dynamic prices: book online early for the best rate.
Austria 7
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Since the Galzigbahn of 1937
Arlberger Bergbahnen
The St. Anton lift company: the Galzig, Valluga, Rendl, Gampen and Kapall lifts and their restaurants.
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Official prices, 2026/27
KitzSki lift pass
KitzSki’s day pass in three price seasons: €69, €76 or €83 for an adult.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Mayrhofen ski pass
A day on the Penken, Ahorn, Rastkogel and Eggalm costs €82 for adults; the Zillertaler Superskipass covers every lift in the valley, Hintertux Glacier included, from two days.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Ski Arlberg lift pass (Lech Zürs)
One pass for Austria’s largest ski area: about 300 km of pistes and 85 lifts from Lech, Zürs and Warth-Schröcken to St. Anton.
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Founded by Hannes Schneider
Skischule Arlberg
The ski school Hannes Schneider founded, with almost 400 instructors and mountain guides.
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Pfiff Miniclub from age 3
Skischule Lech
Lech’s ski school in the village centre, with group and private lessons, guiding and a miniclub for the youngest.
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The ‘Red Devils’
Skischule Rote Teufel
The Kitzbühel ski school known as the Red Devils (Rote Teufel).
Italy 23
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130 km, 5% off online
Alta Badia ski pass (Dolomiti Superski)
Alta Badia’s pass covers 130 km and 54 lifts from Corvara to the Campolongo, Falzarego and Gardena passes; Dolomiti Superski adds the twelve-area network.
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110 km, 3 ski areas
Bormio Skipass 2026/27
One pass for Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva and Cima Piazzi–San Colombano, with dynamic prices online.
Via Battaglion Morbegno 25, 23032 BormioExplore View on map
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3Tre night slalom, 22–23 Dec 2026
Canalone Miramonti
The 1940 slope of Bruno Detassis, where Italy’s first World Cup race was held in 1967.
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Season 24 Oct 2026 – 2 May 2027
Cervino Ski Paradise lift pass
Cervino S.p.A. runs the lifts of Breuil-Cervinia, Valtournenche, Chamois and Torgnon, linked to Zermatt; it is on the Ikon Pass.
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120 km local, 1,200 km Dolomiti Superski
Cortina lift pass (Cortina Skipass and Dolomiti Superski)
The valley pass covers 120 km of slopes around Cortina; Dolomiti Superski covers 1,200 km across 12 valleys.
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Season 28 Nov 2026 – 11 Apr 2027
Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie lift pass
The lift company’s day and multi-day passes, with a Courmayeur + Skyway option and dynamic online prices.
Strada Dolonne – La Villette 1b, 11013 CourmayeurExplore View on map
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19–21 December 2026
Gran Risa
Alta Badia’s steep World Cup slope, with nearly 500 metres of drop; races on 19–21 December 2026.
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Day pass from €51.50
Livigno ski pass 2026/27
One pass for Carosello 3000, Mottolino and Sitas, with three price periods.
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2026 Olympic venue
Mottolino Snowpark (Livigno Snow Park)
The park that became the Olympic arena for snowboard and freeski in 2026: 800 metres, more than 60 features.
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Saslong Classic, 18–19 Dec 2026
Saslong
Val Gardena’s World Cup speed course under the Sassolungo, with a super-G and downhill each December.
Str. Dursan 106, 39047 Santa CristinaExplore View on map
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Courmayeur, Plan Checrouit and Val Veny
Scuola di Sci & Snowboard Monte Bianco
A ski and snowboard school with desks in the village, at Plan Checrouit and in Val Veny.
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Listed by the lift company
Scuola di Sci del Breuil
One of the Breuil-Cervinia ski schools listed by Cervino Ski Paradise.
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Italian Ski School instructors
Scuola Italiana Sci Livigno Galli Fedele
One of Livigno’s ski schools; more than 150 instructors trained by the Italian Ski School work in the resort.
Via Saroch 634, 23041 LivignoExplore View on map
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80 instructors on Piazza Righi
Scuola Italiana Sci Nazionale Des Alpes
Formed from Campiglio’s two historic schools, the National Ski School and Ski Des Alpes, with about 80 professionals.
Piazza Righi 24, 38086 Madonna di CampiglioExplore View on map
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One of seven Bormio schools
Scuola Nazionale Sci & Snowboard Bormio
One of Bormio’s seven ski schools, which share more than 100 instructors.
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Founded in 1932
Scuola Nazionale Sci & Snowboard Sestriere
One of the oldest ski schools in the Alps, founded in 1932, with more than 150 instructors.
Piazzale Kandahar 3/a, 10058 SestriereExplore View on map
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Italy’s first ski school, 1933
Scuola Sci Cortina
The ‘Scuola Rossa’, founded in 1933, with more than 130 instructors and lessons in eight languages.
Piazzetta San Francesco 8, 32043 Cortina d’AmpezzoExplore View on map
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Val Gardena’s first, since 1937
Ski- & Snowboardschool Selva Gardena
Founded in 1937, the first ski school in Val Gardena and the largest in South Tyrol.
Streda Plan de Gralba, 39048 Selva di Val GardenaExplore View on map
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157 km, dynamic prices
SkiArea Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta pass
One pass for Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and Folgarida-Marilleva, priced dynamically: buy early online for up to 20% off.
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Courmayeur 1,300 m to Punta Helbronner 3,466 m
Skyway Monte Bianco
Rotating cabins from Courmayeur to the Pavillon (2,173 m) and Punta Helbronner (3,466 m), the start of the Vallée Blanche.
Strada Statale 26 dir 48, 11013 CourmayeurExplore View on map
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Olympic downhill 2026
The Stelvio slope
The men’s World Cup downhill since 1993 and the 2026 Olympic course: 3,442 m with a 1,023 m drop.
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100,000 m² at the Grostè
Ursus Snowpark
One of the great freestyle areas of the Alps: 100,000 m² of jumps, boxes, rails and funcross, with a Mini Ursus for beginners.
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Day pass from €52 online
Vialattea lift pass 2026/27
The Vialattea Italy pass covers Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere and Pragelato; the International pass adds Montgenèvre.
Germany 2
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Official prices, winter 2026/27
Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal ski pass
One ticket for 130 km of pistes on seven mountains in Germany and Austria: an adult day pass for the whole area costs €72.90 in winter 2026/27.
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Official prices, winter 2026/27
Zugspitze and Garmisch-Classic ski passes
Day passes from the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn: Garmisch-Classic €72 and Zugspitze €78 for adults at the ticket office, a little less online; prices valid from 27 November 2026.
Spain 6
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Spain’s largest
Baqueira Beret ski area
169 km of marked runs and 4 km of itineraries in four zones, 36 lifts and a vertical from 1,500 to 2,610 metres; 2026/27 dates to be announced.
C/ Afores s/n, 25598 Naut Aran, LleidaExplore View on map
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Adult day €74
Baqueira day passes 2026/27
Published 2026/27 prices: adult day €74 on the Baqueira TICKET card or €70 on the Baqueira PASS, child €49 or €46.50, afternoon €55.50.
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182 km in two sectors
Formigal-Panticosa ski area
182 km of runs and 147 slopes between 1,145 and 2,265 metres, 38 lifts and 800 snow cannons, run by Aramón; 2026/27 dates to be announced.
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Adult day €56–€72
Sierra Nevada lift passes 2026/27
The ticket-office calendar for 2026/27 prices an adult day from €56 (mid-April) to €72 (Christmas, February); half-day from 1pm.
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Spain’s longest vertical
Sierra Nevada ski area
112.5 km on 134 slopes above Granada, with the highest skiable vertical in Spain, 1,200 m, run by Cetursa.
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Six resorts, early price to 19 Nov
Ski Pirineos season pass 2026/27
Aramón’s season pass for Formigal-Panticosa, Cerler, Javalambre, Valdelinares, Astún and Candanchú: adult €1,059 until 19 Nov 2026, then €1,279; weekdays €719.
Andorra 4
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Up to 15% less online
Grandvalira day pass
Dynamic day prices, up to 15% less when bought online in advance; passes of two days or more also cover Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís.
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215 km, seven sectors
Grandvalira ski area
The largest ski area in the Pyrenees: 215 km of slopes, 74 lifts and seven sectors, open 4 Dec 2026 – 4 Apr 2027, 9am–5pm.
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Up to 15% less online
Pal Arinsal day pass
Dynamic day prices, up to 15% less online; seniors 65–69 €29.50, under-5s and over-75s at no charge; two days or more add Ordino Arcalís.
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63 km in two sectors
Pal Arinsal ski area
Two linked sectors above La Massana, 63 km of slopes and 32 lifts, open 4 Dec 2026 – 4 Apr 2027, 9am–5pm.
Serbia 8
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Ski pass info
Kopaonik ski pass
Ski passes for Kopaonik are sold by Skijališta Srbije at sales points around the resort and in its web shop. Prices depend on the dates you ski, with three price periods through the season, and on age: children 6 to 11, adults 12 to 64 and seniors 65 and over.
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Book your gear online
Online Ski Rent Kopaonik
Rent skis or a snowboard online in a couple of minutes, then collect at Konaci, Sunčani vrhovi.
Konaci, Sunčani vrhovi, KopaonikExplore View on map
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Serbia’s biggest ski resort
Ski Centre Kopaonik
Serbia’s largest ski resort, run by the state company Skijališta Srbije: about 55 km of alpine runs and 12 km of cross-country trails, 97 per cent covered by snowmaking, with lifts carrying more than 32,000 skiers an hour. It suits every level, from beginners on the ski kindergarten slopes to experts on the black runs of Duboka, Gobelja and Gvozdac.
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Run by Skijališta Srbije
Ski Centre Stara Planina
More than 13 km of runs between Jabučko Ravnište and Babin Zub, served by Serbia’s first gondola, two four-seat chairlifts, two drag lifts and a children’s park, with snowmaking.
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Lessons and ski rental at the Grand
Ski škola Kopaonik
A licensed ski and snowboard school on Kopaonik and Stara planina, with private and group lessons and a ski rental shop and ski storage in the Grand Hotel ski room at the Dolina sportova, in the middle of the resort.
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Group and private lessons
Ski škola NIX
A ski school licensed by Skijališta Srbije, teaching skiing and snowboarding to children and adults, with half-day and full-day group courses, some with lunch.
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Lessons, rental, service
Snow Stars Team
A licensed Kopaonik ski school with more than 50 instructors, which also rents skis and snowboard gear, services skis and stores them in its depot at the renovated Hotel Putnik.
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Official prices, 2025/26
Stara Planina ski pass
An adult day pass cost 3,450–3,750 RSD in 2025/26, about €29–32, depending on the dates; under-6s ski at no charge with a parent on the beginner areas, green and blue runs.
Bosnia and Herzegovina 4
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Official prices, 2026/27
Bjelašnica season passes 2026/27
Season passes for 2026/27, sold in an autumn presale, valid until 15 April 2027; adult Standard 665 KM to 25 October, 760 KM to 15 November.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Jahorina ski pass
Adult day pass 98 KM (€50.5) at full price for 2026/27, with 15–30% off in the resort’s discount weeks.
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1984 Olympic mountain
Olympic Centre Jahorina
The company that runs Jahorina’s lifts and pistes: 54 km of runs groomed to FIS standards, 18 lifts and 10 floodlit runs.
Olimpijska bb, 71423 JahorinaExplore View on map
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1984 Olympic mountain
Olympic Centres Bjelašnica–Igman
The company that runs the lifts of Babin Do on Bjelašnica and Veliko and Malo Polje on Igman, with snowmaking and floodlit night skiing.
Montenegro 3
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Opened 2019
Kolašin 1600 ski centre
Montenegro’s newest ski centre: two six-seat chairlifts, about 21 km of pistes and a link to Kolašin 1450, about 45 km in all.
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Among Europe’s cheapest
Kolašin ski pass
An adult day pass costs about €25 and a child’s €16.50, according to the operator in January 2026; Kolašin 1450 lists a joint 1450-and-1600 adult day pass at €30.
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One of Montenegro’s two largest
Savin Kuk ski centre
TC Durmitor’s ski area above Žabljak: two two-seat chairlifts to 2,213 m, three drag lifts and 4.6 km of blue, red and black runs.
Savin kuk bb, 84220 ŽabljakExplore View on map
North Macedonia 2
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Official prices, 2025/26
Mavrovo ski pass
Season passes sold online in a December 2025 promotion: 16,800 MKD for adults 24–70, 14,000 MKD for 14–23s, 11,200 MKD for children 6–13.
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North Macedonia’s favourite
Ski Centar Mavrovo (Zare Lazarevski)
The ski centre on Mount Bistra above Lake Mavrovo: three chairlifts and eleven drag lifts between 1,255 and 1,860 metres, with night skiing on Fridays and Saturdays.
Slovenia 8
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Official prices, 2026/27
Kranjska Gora ski pass
Adult day €50, six days €240 and season €580 for 2026/27; presale 2–27 November 2026.
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2026/27 pre-sale
Krvavec ski pass
In the 2026/27 pre-sale an adult day pass costs €43, a youth or senior pass €39 and a child’s €27.
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Gondola from the city
Mariborsko Pohorje ski area
About 35 km of pistes with Areh, 13 lifts and three magic carpets, reached by gondola from the southern edge of Maribor.
Pohorska ulica 60, 2000 MariborExplore View on map
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Night pass €36
Mariborsko Pohorje ski pass
In 2025/26 an adult day pass cost €42 on weekdays and €46 at weekends; night skiing was €36. The 2026/27 season pass is €742 on regular sale.
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30 km of pistes
RTC Krvavec
Slovenia’s capital ski area: 30 km of groomed pistes between 1,450 and 1,971 m, reached by cable car from Cerklje na Gorenjskem.
Grad 76, 4207 Cerklje na GorenjskemExplore View on map
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Slovenia’s oldest ski resort
RTC Žičnice Kranjska Gora
The lift company of Slovenia’s oldest ski resort: 13 lifts and 18 slopes above Kranjska Gora and Podkoren, with night skiing and a kids’ area.
Borovška cesta 103a, 4280 Kranjska GoraExplore View on map
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Cable car from Lake Bohinj
Vogel ski centre
Up to 22 km of pistes above Lake Bohinj, reached by cable car from 569 m to 1,535 m, with nine lifts, a snow park and a children’s park.
Ukanc 6, 4265 Bohinjsko jezeroExplore View on map
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Under-sixes ski at no charge
Vogel ski pass
An adult day pass cost €45 in 2025/26, a child’s €23 and a youth or senior pass €39; children under six ski free with their parents.
Croatia 3
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Skiing with a sea view
Platak ski centre
About 6.6 km of red and blue pistes at about 1,100 m above Rijeka, with chairlifts, drag lifts, moving carpets and night skiing.
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Adult day €18
Platak ski pass
In 2025/26 an adult day pass cost €18 on weekdays and €22 at weekends, a child’s €12 and €13, and a night pass €14.
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Zagreb’s own slope
Sljeme ski area
About 4 km of runs on the summit of Medvednica, with a three-seat chairlift, two T-bars, snowmaking and floodlit night skiing.
Romania 4
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Official prices, 2025/26
Poiana Brașov lift pass
Adult day 240 lei, six days 900 lei and ten days 1,690 lei in 2025/26; points cards and single rides too.
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Romania’s best-known resort
Poiana Brașov ski area (Ana Teleferic)
Twelve slopes on Postăvarul, served by the Postăvarul Express gondola, the Capra Neagră and Kanzel cable cars, two chairlifts and five drag lifts.
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25 pistes, 11 lifts
Sinaia ski area
Twenty-five pistes from Cota 2000 down to Cota 1000 and across the bowls of Valea Soarelui and Valea Dorului, served by a gondola, a cable car, chairlifts and drag lifts on one pass.
Aleea Telegondolei 5, SinaiaExplore View on map
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Official prices, 2025/26
Sinaia ski pass
One card for every lift: an adult day pass cost 210 lei on weekdays and 230 lei at weekends in 2025/26, with half-day, two-, four-hour and points cards too.
Bulgaria 6
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Official prices, 2026/27
Bansko lift pass
Season passes for 2026/27 at autumn presale prices until 1 December 2026: adults €870, students, teens and retirees €820, children 7–11 €460.
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Gondola from town
Bansko Ski Area (Ulen)
The Pirin ski area run by Ulen AD: a 6,233-metre gondola from town, two six-seaters and six four-seat chairlifts, with runs from Banderishka Polyana to Todorka.
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Official prices, 2025/26
Borovets lift pass
Adult day pass €54, six days €279 in 2025/26, with 5% off on the reloadable card; the 2026/27 list follows before the season.
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World Cup venue
Borovets ski area
Three sectors in the Rila, Sitnyakovo–Martinovi Baraki, Yastrebets and Markudjik, served by a gondola, express chairlifts and drag lifts.
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Pre-sale prices for 2026/27
Pamporovo Select ski pass 2026/27
The 2026/27 Select pass: adult day €50, youth (12–21) and over-65s €42, children (7–11) €31; six days €265 for adults. Season passes €915, on pre-sale until 15 November 2026.
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37 km in the pines
Pamporovo ski zone
37 km of pistes from easy to professional, about 90% with snowmaking, seven main lifts to Snezhanka and Studenets, drag lifts, a snow park and a 25 km cross-country trail.
Greece 6
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The Peloponnese’s ski mountain
Kalavrita Ski Resort
Runs for every level from the base at Xerokambos to Neraidorachi at 2,340 m on the northeast side of Helmos, with Greece’s biggest snow park, a kids’ snow play park and sea views from the top.
Kalavrita Ski Resort, Kalavryta 250 01Explore View on map
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Official prices, 2025/26
Kalavryta ski pass
Adult day €32 in high season and €22 in low season, half day €20/€15 after 13:00, youth (5–18) €22/€15, and a family pass with any number of children at €70/€50.
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Open since 1975
National Ski Centre of Vasilitsa
Runs for every level through the Bosnian pines, from the baby lift to the Megas Alexandros chair at 2,115 m, with floodlit night skiing on Elimeia and a permanent halfpipe.
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Greece’s largest ski centre
Parnassos Ski Centre
Kellaria and Fterolakka: 23 pistes and 34 km between 1,640 and 2,260 metres, 17 lifts including gondolas, a snowpark and four FIS pistes.
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Official prices, 2025/26
Parnassos ski pass
Day pass €35 at weekends and holidays, €30 on Mondays and Fridays, €20 Tuesday to Thursday (2025/26); season card €450.
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Official prices, 2025/26
Vasilitsa lift pass
Among the cheapest days in Europe: adults €15 on weekdays and €17 at weekends and holidays, students and over-13s €10/€13, children 6–12 €5/€7, and a two-day holiday pass at €32.
Slovakia 2
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Slovakia’s largest
Jasná Nízke Tatry ski area
About 50 km of pistes on the north and south faces of Mt Chopok, 20 lifts and tows, twelve freeride zones and 43 km of pistes with snowmaking.
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Book early, pay less
Jasná ski passes on Gopass
Dynamic prices online at gopass.travel: in 2025/26 Jasná day passes started from €33; the 2026/27 Gopass SKI Season Pass for nine resorts cost €589 in the spring pre-sale and is listed at €729 in winter.
Poland 2
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1,987 m, Poland’s first cable car
Kasprowy Wierch
High-mountain skiing above Zakopane: a cable car from Kuźnice to 1,987 metres, two chairlifts and runs of 1,200 and 2,100 metres in the Gąsienicowy and Goryczkowy cirques.
ul. Kuźnice 14, 34-500 ZakopaneExplore View on map
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Season pass from 2,099 zł
PKL passes and Kasprowy tickets
The PKL 2026/27 season pass, for Kasprowy Wierch, Gubałówka, Palenica, Mosorny Groń and Jaworzyna Krynicka, costs 2,099 zł bought online by 30 September 2026, 2,499 zł in October and November, and 2,799 zł from 1 December.
Czechia 2
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Both sides of the Elbe valley
Skiareál Špindlerův Mlýn
The resort across Svatý Petr, Medvědín, Hromovka, Labská and Horní Mísečky.
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From CZK 820 (2025/26)
Špindl ski passes on Gopass
Dynamic prices on gopass.travel: TMR announced Špindlerův Mlýn passes from CZK 820 for 2025/26; the 2026/27 Gopass SKI Season Pass, valid here and at Jasná, cost €589 in the spring pre-sale and €729 in winter.
Norway 4
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Three peaks over 1,000 m
SkiStar Hemsedal
About 50 slopes and more than 20 lifts on Totten, Tinden and Roni, 620–1,450 metres, with an 810-metre vertical and runs of up to 6 km.
Skiheisvegen 110, HemsedalExplore View on map
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Cheapest booked early
SkiStar SkiPass Hemsedal
SkiStar prices its SkiPass by date, and it is always cheapest booked early online; children up to six ski at no charge, and a 6-day pass gives 8 days.
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Two days in Sälen included
SkiStar SkiPass Trysil
One pass for all four ski areas and the ski bus, priced by date and cheapest online in advance; a 3–14-day pass lets you spend two days in Sälen.
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Four linked ski areas
SkiStar Trysil
Norway’s largest ski resort: 41 lifts and about 70 slopes across Turistsenteret, Høyfjellssenteret, Høgegga and Skihytta, with a 685-metre vertical.
Sweden 2
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Sweden’s highest vertical
SkiStar Åre
Three linked ski areas beneath Åreskutan, with 46 lifts, about 90 slopes and an 890-metre vertical, from World Cup pistes to family slopes in Björnen.
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New Duved and Tegefjäll pass
SkiStar SkiPass Åre
One pass for Åre village, Björnen, Duved and Tegefjäll, priced by date and cheapest online; new for 2026/27, a lower-priced area pass for Duved and Tegefjäll.
Finland 4
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Day pass €60, Ski Bus included
Levi ski pass
Adult day €60 on site, €58.80 online and €57 online 14 or more days ahead; child (6–11) day €37; from 2026/27 every pass includes the Ski Bus.
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Skiing from October
Levi Ski Resort
Finland’s largest ski resort: 44 slopes and 26 lifts on five sides of Levi fell, with the Gondola2000 and Express cabin lifts to the summit and a new Sunny Express six-seater for 2026/27.
Hissitie 8, 99130 LeviExplore View on map
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Adult day €58
Ruka lift tickets
Adult day €58, 6 days €265 at the ticket office; 20% off online until 30 November 2026, 5% off online from 1 December; Ski-Inn guests staying four nights save 30%.
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Over 200 ski days a year
Ruka Ski Resort
Forty-one slopes and 22 lifts on Ruka fell, from the Front Slopes to Saarua and Vuosseli, with a scenic gondola, night skiing and the Ruka Coaster.
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Book the day before
Cairngorm Mountain lift pass
An adult day pass cost £39 and an afternoon pass £27 in 2025/26, with family passes from £78; passes are released a short time ahead to match the terrain and weather.
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2026/27 prices published
Glencoe Mountain lift pass
An adult midweek day pass costs £35 and a weekend or holiday day £40 in 2026/27; pre-book online.
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2026/27 prices, parking included
Glenshee lift pass
An adult day costs £40 in 2026/27, with an artificial-snow day at £35, a beginner pass at £35 and family days at £125; parking is included.
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Raise, beside Helvellyn, since 1936
Lake District Ski Club
A 360-metre button tow on Raise, next to Helvellyn, an hour’s walk from Glenridding; membership £50 a season, guests £20 on open days.
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Day passes and season books
Nevis Range snowsports passes
Day passes and season books are sold online and at the ticket office; prices for the winter are published on the operator’s ticket shop.
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Morning, afternoon or full day
The Lecht lift passes
Morning, afternoon and full-day passes, released online a couple of weeks at a time and loaded onto a reusable Lecht keycard.
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Two Doppelmayr button tows
Weardale Ski Club
Two Doppelmayr button tows of 423 and 364 metres to a summit at 650 metres above Weardale, with a heated club lodge; adult season ticket £55.
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England’s longest ski lift
Yad Moss
A volunteer-run real-snow club on the Cumbria–Durham border, with the Poma it calls England’s longest ski lift; season membership from £40 in 2026/27.
B6277, near Alston CA9 3HBExplore View on map
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Skiers only; 2026–27 pass prices
Alta lift tickets and passes, 2026/27
2026–27 Alta season passes are on sale, from $1,799 for adults; 2026–27 day-ticket prices follow in the autumn.
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One ticket, four mountains, 2026/27
Aspen Snowmass lift tickets
One lift ticket covers Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass; book 30 days ahead for the best rate.
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Epic Pass resort, opens 25 Nov 2026
Beaver Creek lift tickets and the Epic Pass
Beaver Creek is an Epic Pass resort; its tickets, priced by date, also open Vail, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte.
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From $84, Tram included
Big Sky lift tickets, 2026/27
Big Sky lift tickets start at $84, with the Lone Peak Tram included; the earlier you buy, the more you save.
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Epic Pass resort, opens 6 Nov 2026
Breckenridge lift tickets and the Epic Pass
Breck is an Epic Pass resort; lift tickets are priced by date and the Epic Day Pass saves most against window prices.
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Daily limit: buy online
Deer Valley lift tickets, 2026/27
Deer Valley caps the number of lift tickets sold each day, so buying online, in advance, is the only way to be sure of skiing.
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Heavenly is an Epic mountain
Epic Pass 2026/27 at Heavenly
Unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe and the other Vail Resorts mountains: adult $1,169 for 2026/27.
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Stowe is an Epic mountain
Epic Pass 2026/27 at Stowe
Unlimited skiing at Stowe, Okemo, Mount Snow and the other Vail Resorts mountains: adult $1,169 for 2026/27.
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Official prices, winter 2026/27
Heavenly lift tickets
An adult 1-day lift ticket bought online 7 days ahead is $255; the Epic 1-Day, sold for a limited time, starts at $115.
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From age 3
Heavenly Ski & Ride School
Child group lessons from age 3, adult groups from first-timers up, and private lessons; consecutive days are discounted.
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Book ahead, save up to 20%
Heavenly ski and snowboard rentals
Resort rentals with up to 20% off online, Pick Your Own Demo from 60+ models, and delivery to your lodging at select locations.
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Mammoth is an Ikon mountain
Ikon Pass 2026/27 at Mammoth
The Ikon Pass includes Mammoth Mountain; adult passes for 2026/27 start at $1,529, and the Ikon Base Pass at $1,099.
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Palisades Tahoe is an Ikon mountain
Ikon Pass 2026/27 at Palisades Tahoe
The Ikon Pass includes Palisades Tahoe; adult passes for 2026/27 start at $1,529, and the Ikon Base Pass at $1,099.
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Single day from $85 online
Jackson Hole lift tickets, 2026/27
Adult single-day tickets start at $85 and multi-day tickets at $60 a day, with the best rates online and in advance.
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Official prices, winter 2026/27
Mammoth Mountain lift tickets
Dynamic prices that reward buying online and early: up to $80 off a single day and $210 off multi-day tickets against the walk-up rate.
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Six shops, from Main Lodge to the Village
Mammoth Mountain rentals
Rental shops at Main Lodge, Canyon Lodge, Eagle Lodge and the Mountain Center in the Village, with in-room delivery by Ski Butler at the Westin Monache and Mammoth Mountain Inn.
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Main, Canyon and Eagle lodges
Mammoth Mountain Ski & Snowboard School
Group and private lessons from age 3 at three base lodges, with intermediate and advanced clinics at Main and Canyon, and adaptive skiing through Access Mammoth.
10001 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546Explore View on map
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Official prices, 2026/27
Palisades Tahoe lift tickets and Midweek Pass
Single-day tickets are priced by date and by how early you buy; the Midweek Pass gives Monday-to-Friday skiing from $759.
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At Palisades and Alpine
Palisades Tahoe Mountain Sports School
Group and private lessons at both mountains, a learn-to-ski package with gear and lift ticket, mountain guides, camps and season programmes.
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At both base areas
Palisades Tahoe rentals
Rental packs booked online, tuning and repair shops at both bases, and overnight ski storage in Olympic House.
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Buy 7+ days ahead
Park City Mountain lift tickets, 2026/27
Park City lift tickets are cheapest online at least seven days in advance; same-day tickets can sell out.
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Adult from $195
Snowbird lift tickets, 2026/27
Snowbird lift tickets cover 9 lifts, 2 conveyors and the Aerial Tram; buy online two or more weeks ahead to save up to 15 per cent.
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Official prices, winter 2026/27
Stowe lift tickets
An adult 1-day lift ticket bought online 7 days ahead is $245; the Epic 1-Day, sold for a limited time, starts at $115.
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At Spruce Peak, from age 3
Stowe Ski & Ride School
Child group lessons from age 3 at the Adventure Center, adult groups at the Spruce base area, and private lessons; consecutive days are discounted.
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Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective
Sun Valley lift tickets and passes, 2026/27
Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain lift tickets are sold online by date; 2026–27 season passes are on sale, and Ikon and Mountain Collective holders ski here too.
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Season 26 Nov 2026 – 4 Apr 2027
Telluride lift tickets and passes
Telluride sells its own lift tickets and season passes online; on the Epic Pass, Telluride comes with seven total days.
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Epic Pass resort, 2026/27
Vail lift tickets and the Epic Pass
Vail is an Epic Pass resort; lift tickets are priced by date, and buying online at least seven days ahead saves the most.
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At the foot of both gondolas
G1 Rentals and Whistler Blackcomb Rentals
The resort’s own rental shops: G1 below the GLC at the Whistler Village Gondola, and the Blackcomb Daylodge at the Blackcomb base.
4165 Springs Lane, Whistler, BCExplore View on map
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Official window rates, 2026/27
Revelstoke lift tickets
Revelstoke publishes its 2026/27 window rates: adults CAD 220 a day in peak season and CAD 199 early and late season; buying online in advance costs less.
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Slopeside, 15% off booked ahead
Revelstoke Mountain Resort rentals
The slopeside rental shop, with skis from Salomon, Atomic, Blizzard, 4FRNT and Dynastar, and 15% off when booked 48 hours ahead.
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In the main village
Showcase Snowboards
A snowboard specialist in the main village for boards, boots, clothing and rentals.
4340 Sundial Crescent, Whistler, BCExplore View on map
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One ticket, three resorts
SkiBig3 lift ticket
One lift ticket for Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise and Mt Norquay, with complimentary ski shuttles, grace days and delivery to your hotel; up to 15% less online.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Tremblant lift tickets
Two- to seven-day adult tickets from CAD 109 a day if bought online before 26 November 2026; one-day adult tickets from CAD 148, up to CAD 195 in high season.
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A rest day included on 3+ days
Tremblant rentals
Ski, snowboard and clothing rentals booked online for 26 November 2026 – 18 April 2027, with a rest day included on rentals of three days or more.
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Official prices, 2026/27
Whistler Blackcomb lift tickets
Whistler Blackcomb sells restricted day passes before the season and advance-purchase lift tickets all winter; both cost less than the walk-up window price.
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Sold at the lift ticket offices
Gudauri lift pass
Passes are sold at the ticket offices at the lift stations; MTA publishes the 2026/27 tariff before the season opens.
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Lifts to 3,276 m
Gudauri ski area (Mountain Trails Agency)
Georgia’s largest ski area: 76 km of pistes on the south and north slopes of the Caucasus, run by the state-owned Mountain Trails Agency.
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Prices from the operator
Erciyes lift tickets
One ticket covers every piste; the operator publishes current prices on erciyes.kayseri.bel.tr.
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112 km, 41 pistes
Erciyes Ski Centre (Kayseri Erciyes A.Ş.)
Türkiye’s most developed ski centre: 19 lifts including two gondolas, 41 pistes and 112 km of runs, one ticket for all four gates.
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87 km, 55 pistes
Palandöken Ski Centre
Erzurum’s ski centre on the slopes of Ejder Tepesi: 55 pistes over 87 km, 19 lifts, night skiing, a sled run and snowmaking.
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Prices from the operator
Palandöken skipass (Ejder 3200)
Passes are sold through Ejder 3200, linked from the municipality’s site; its site shows prices behind a security check, so check it before you travel.
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24 lifts, 43 pistes
Uludağ Ski Centre (Uludağ Kayak Merkezi A.Ş.)
Türkiye’s best-known ski area, with 24 lifts and 43 pistes on one RFID skipass, run by the resort’s official operator.
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Season 18 Dec 2026 – 31 Mar 2027
Uludağ skipass 2026/27
The 2026/27 season pass costs 22,500 TL for a new adult, 19,500 TL to renew and 12,500 TL for a child; day prices are still to be announced.
We print lift-pass prices only when the lift company or the resort publishes them, with the season.
