2026 Ski Cost Index
The definitive ranking of ski-trip cost in 2026. Verified lift-pass prices across 600+ resorts in 30+ countries, updated weekly from official resort sources.
Cheapest countries (median day pass)
Country median is calculated from all resorts in the dataset with a verified 2025/26 price.
| # | Country | Median pass | Resorts |
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15 cheapest resorts worldwide
| # | Resort | Country | Day pass |
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10 priciest resorts worldwide
| # | Resort | Country | Day pass |
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Methodology
Day-pass prices are the adult walk-up rate for the 2025/26 winter season, sourced from each resort's official website and converted to EUR at the live exchange rate. Multi-day, child, senior and dynamic-pricing tiers are excluded so the comparison is like-for-like.
Every price is re-verified weekly by a Perplexity-Sonar checker against the official source; any > 15% drift triggers a manual review. Resorts without a verified price are excluded from the ranking — totals above reflect only the verified sample.
Country medians require at least 3 resorts with verified prices. Indoor and dry-slope facilities are excluded.
Cite this report
Citation: Where to Ski. (2026). 2026 Ski Cost Index — Cheapest and Priciest Ski Resorts Ranked. Retrieved from https://where-to-ski.com/reports/ski-cost-index-2026/
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