Skiing can be quite expensive particularly in popular locations like Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. And moving to Eastern Europe to get your fix isn’t advisable either, what with the tales of horror from skiers who barely escaped freak accidents resulting from malfunctioning gears on the slopes and the shortage of shops where you can rent your ski gears. But, if you know where to look, you can find some affordable and excellent ski resorts in Europe. Some of them are small and unpopular but are well worth the money. If you’re looking for resorts like this in these popular ski destinations, then the following resorts are what you need.
Dienten Ski Resort in Austria
With Salzburg just an hour away, you’d think this place would be teeming with skiers. But no, this small ski resort in the Hochkönig ski with 150km ski runs and slopes isn’t as popular. As a result, skiers can get some great bargains for a maximum skiing experience. With recent events though, Dienten may not remain unpopular for long considering the huge investments in ski infrastructure over that last few years. So, now would be a great time to take advantage of it and enjoy the ski area. There are quite a few mountain huts here where you can get some great meals.
Pamporovo Ski Resort in Bulgaria
The small resort has been in business for over 25 years. This resort offers excellent family skiing facilities at affordable rates. The ski runs are great for both the beginner skiers and the intermediates. Beginners can also learn skiing in the ski school. If this is your first ski holiday with the family, we strongly recommend that you try out Pamporovo ski resort.
Vosges Mountain in France
The Vosges boasts of multiple ski areas particularly in the mornings. Affordable and reasonably priced, skiing in this area is more about the fun than competition. There are about two lifts available for those who prefer skiing in the morning. With just two back runs, the 2 km pistes and slopes are better suited to intermediate skiers or skiers who have been out of practice and want somewhere where they can work on their ski skills and get back in the game.
Macugnaga Local Ski Resort in Italy
Located under the shadow of Monte Rosa, Macugnaga is a small ski resort that is popular among the locals and welcoming to tourist skiers. With ski slopes of about 3km, early skiers can wake up to enjoy the pistes without any disturbance as the slopes are usually clear in the mornings. This excellent ski area also provides facilities for hiking, après ski and ice skating. And if you fancy a spa after your skiing, there’s a spa facility available.
The great thing about these small budget resorts is that you don’t have to buy new ski gears or worry about accommodation. Thanks to the absence of crowds, you can take advantage of the significant ski rentals and accommodation at the resorts. Just make sure to book early so you can get decent rooms.
