International Ski Passes

Been doing a wee bit online browsing and discovered that an International season pass (Zermatt - Valle d'Aosta) is 1704 CHF (1248 EUR) if bought in Switzerland, but significantly cheaper at 1000 EUR if bought in Italy. Does anyone know if there is anything to stop me doing the latter?

The prices listed on the Zermatt website are for non-residents, after obtaining proof of residence (Einheimischenausweis) you will be entitled to a substantial discount.

Cheers SwingBeep,

I have heard about this (or rather my other half) whilst shopping in the North Face shop in Zermatt. The girl mentioned you get reduction on just about everything to the order of around 10%. Is there a bigger discount with the bergbahnen? If not then the Italy option still sounds good value!!

The ski pass discount is around 30%, some lift companies give a bit more others less. I think the Zermatt Bergbahnen is one of the more generous companies (bear in mind that only the Zermatt portion of the pass will be discounted). The price of the international pass for next season is €1025, there are however a few restrictions: first access has to be on the Italian side and you can only start skiing from the Zermatt side on 6 days in any month. http://www.skivallee.it/interna.asp?CodPage=tariffe2

I am planning to go 3 or 4 times this winter, will it be cheaper to buy a season pass, if yes where shall I go

broom wrote:I am planning to go 3 or 4 times this winter, will it be cheaper to buy a season pass, if yes where shall I go

Broom, all resorts AFAIK, sell season tickets. My season ticket has a break even on use at around 3 weeks. I get an early purchase discount, plus half price tickets to other resorts, plus lift co.vouchers from the Tourist Office which are tied to property ownership and rental availability. I also get to use my season ticket in summer :)

As to where to go? there is a resort to suit everyone :D