Prices in The Alps fall a little for Brits

Although it is too early to say exactly how much Brits can expect to pay in the Alps this winter, the recent gains of the pound against the Euro and the Swiss Franc means that even modest increases in resort are offset, compared to winter 08-09, even though it currently remains weaker than 18 months ago in winter 07-08.

For example at current exchange rates a six day adult pass for the giant 4 Valleys area of Switzerland, which would have cost around GBP 208 in February this year, currently costs GBP 196, a drop of nearly 7 percent.

A number of Ski Resorts are also offering discounts if lift tickets are purchased in advance online, so skiers who have already decided when and where they're going to ski this winter should consider pre-booking and check if anything is available at their chosen resort. Some of these offers have cut-off dates in the autumn. On the other hand if the pound does continue to regain lost ground and increase in strength, waiting to closer to the season may be a good option.

Tour operators also have many offers available for the most price conscious skiers including all in inclusive holidays with the cost of lift tickets and rentals built in at some resorts on fixed dates together with other deals such asw free lift tickets at some resorts.

If anything, savings in North America compared to last winter are greater still.
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Admin wrote:Although it is too early to say exactly how much Brits can expect to pay in the Alps this winter, the recent gains of the pound against the Euro and the Swiss Franc means that even modest increases in resort are offset, compared to winter 08-09, even though it currently remains weaker than 18 months ago in winter 07-08.

For example at current exchange rates a six day adult pass for the giant 4 Valleys area of Switzerland, which would have cost around GBP 208 in February this year, currently costs GBP 196, a drop of nearly 7 percent.

A number of Ski Resorts are also offering discounts if lift tickets are purchased in advance online, so skiers who have already decided when and where they're going to ski this winter should consider pre-booking and check if anything is available at their chosen resort. Some of these offers have cut-off dates in the autumn. On the other hand if the pound does continue to regain lost ground and increase in strength, waiting to closer to the season may be a good option.

Tour operators also have many offers available for the most price conscious skiers including all in inclusive holidays with the cost of lift tickets and rentals built in at some resorts on fixed dates together with other deals such asw free lift tickets at some resorts.

If anything, savings in North America compared to last winter are greater still.
Courtesy of and © Snow24 plc

Yes the euro against the pound is circulating 1.15 at the moment which has been pretty stable for the summer, the winter hopefully should bring hope of an increase to a prediction of 1.22 to the pound, but remember this is the upper prediction. 8)

Slight improvement, overall, recently but still a way to go to get back to the good days. And, of course, the tourist rate is more sobering. OTOH, the present rate is good for the business I work for - which means I can afford to ski - even if the price seems high.

clubman wrote:Slight improvement, overall, recently but still a way to go to get back to the good days. And, of course, the tourist rate is more sobering. OTOH, the present rate is good for the business I work for - which means I can afford to ski - even if the price seems high.

Yes it is excellent for exports, but we do need a tad more consistancy so I can afford a beer with my mountain lunch 8)