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The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:58:36 GMT

Well, I have a weeks holiday this week not a lot of jobs to do at home accept to day it is Little W's birthday and her party on Saturday ........ so I thought I would sit down and spread sheet what this seasons ski holidays are gonna cost.
And was I in for a shock this year I shall be spending GBP4600 on two ski holidays nearly GBP3k of that is driving to LGb next January and GBP1.6k on Livigno in March, I'm seriously thinking about not driving in 2011, I'll possible save a grand !!!!!!!! :evil:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:33:31 GMT

I am doing a "cheap as chips" option in Jan 2010.

Flights from LPL to Nice GBP61 Return
Transfers Nice to Isola 2000 GBP2 return
seven nights selfcatering Apt 4
(shared between 2) + six day lift
pass + ski & boot hire = GBP258

Therefore full trip excl meals and refreshments GBP321. Of course I could well end up spending a fortune on food/Drink however hopefully will make more use of supermarkets than restaraunts.

You never know there might be enough left in the kitty for another trip in March/April time :D

The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:45:40 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:I shall be spending GBP4600 on two ski holidays nearly GBP3k of that is driving to LGb next January and GBP1.6k on Livigno in March,

Im sure I have asked this before but what is LGb? Livigno will be an excellent becasue I will be there!

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:48:03 GMT

Le Grand Bornard

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:03:24 GMT

davidsa2 wrote:I am doing a "cheap as chips" option in Jan 2010.

Flights from LPL to Nice GBP61 Return
Transfers Nice to Isola 2000 GBP2 return
seven nights selfcatering Apt 4
(shared between 2) + six day lift
pass + ski & boot hire = GBP258

Therefore full trip excl meals and refreshments GBP321. Of course I could well end up spending a fortune on food/Drink however hopefully will make more use of supermarkets than restaraunts.

You never know there might be enough left in the kitty for another trip in March/April time :D

I'm quite interested in your transfer to resort at GBP2, I think I might be following your lead for next year :twisted:

The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:09:26 GMT

rossyhead wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:I shall be spending GBP4600 on two ski holidays nearly GBP3k of that is driving to LGb next January and GBP1.6k on Livigno in March,

Im sure I have asked this before but what is LGb? Livigno will be an excellent becasue I will be there!

Refresh my memory when will you be there ????

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:16:59 GMT

One of the main reasons I chose Isola (2 Euro transfer) Local bus company does it however you do have to book in advance. Transfer takes you from front of airport to middle of resort 1 Euro each way.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:21:47 GMT

davidsa2 wrote:One of the main reasons I chose Isola (2 Euro transfer) Local bus company does it however you do have to book in advance. Transfer takes you from front of airport to middle of resort 1 Euro each way.

That must be supported by the resort 8)

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:57:31 GMT

Just about to ring and pay for our holiday for the 5 of us. Its not just the holiday though its some thermals for the kids and gloves, goggles and having lessons every 2 weeks at Kendal for the kids (get them cheap though).

Feeling ill already :cry:

Add my new skis which i will be getting some time soon, glasses and goggles from the snow show, G/friend going nuts and buying anything which had a logo on it and its really a tidy sum we shelled out.

Add Selva in March and well, its a very lot of money :(

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:08:50 GMT

Davidsa2,
That's a totally unbelievably cheap ski holiday! Well done for finding it.

I am just about to book skis and boots and lessons for us in Courchevel. They are terribly expensive.

6 days of lessons, 4 hours per day, costs 280 euros. 'Blue' skis and boots cost 70 euros after 25% discount with Intersport, 'Black' skis and boots cost 132 euros after 25 % discount. Lift passes cost 190 euros for Courchevel and 232 euros for 3 valleys.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:42:47 GMT

Week in Alpe D'Huez all in - catered chalet, lift pass, flights (inc ski carriage) and transfers - GBP555

It's the cost of lunch and beer that scares me!

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:46:20 GMT

andyhull wrote:Week in Alpe D'Huez all in - catered chalet, lift pass, flights (inc ski carriage) and transfers - GBP555

It's the cost of lunch and beer that scares me!

Seems to be a good time to start a diet :cry:

The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:48:53 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Well, I have a weeks holiday this week not a lot of jobs to do at home accept to day it is Little W's birthday and her party on Saturday ........ so I thought I would sit down and spread sheet what this seasons ski holidays are gonna cost.
And was I in for a shock this year I shall be spending GBP4600 on two ski holidays nearly GBP3k of that is driving to LGb next January and GBP1.6k on Livigno in March, I'm seriously thinking about not driving in 2011, I'll possible save a grand !!!!!!!! :evil:

That does sound expensive Ian. Have you ever considered cheap flight options. Ryanair in particular do some really cheap flights to ski destinations. They seem to be quite customer orientated too. Worth a try.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:06:53 GMT

Ian,
I forgot to say 'Happy Birthday' to little W.

I am trying to negotiate a discount price with ESF 1550 for our lessons. I want to have a go through the slalom gates in the morning in English, and then do touring ski-ing in French, for the same price the French pay for all day ski-ing.

And my daughter wants to do off piste in the early morning, followed by ski touring, for the same price as full morning ski-ing.

I will wait and see what they say. And I will have to try and hire some skis that can do slalom and ski touring.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:20:31 GMT

Ally I admire your efforts to widen your skiing perspectives by trying different disciplines. Ski tourers, are usually skiers with solid technique, and a good grasp of alpinism, spending their time almost entirely away from resorts and their infrastructure. Here's an outing that ise went on a while ago...

http://www.j2ski.com/ski-chat-forum/posts/list/6041.page

Will you be trying out this or, cross country skiing, which the French call Ski de fond?

If you want to ski slalom gates, also include a rental helmet with chinguard in your request. The proper gates are springloaded.

The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:22:26 GMT

Brucie wrote:

That does sound expensive Ian. Have you ever considered cheap flight options. Ryanair in particular do some really cheap flights to ski destinations. They seem to be quite customer orientated too. Worth a try.

*** giggle ***
Dont get him started.

OK:
Trip 1 in Jan, Alpe d'Huez. Flights, transfers, catered chalet, lift pass: GBP520pp (Yes, I said lift pass included, notmally costs 200 euros)

Trip 2 in March, Serre Chevalier. Flights, transfers, ski carriage, catered chalet: GBP510pp. Lift passes GBP175pp extra.

I am paying twice for me and Mrs H obviously. I have not factored in lunches or drinks to either, or any new equipment, as I will be buying new skis shortly, another GBP300 or so.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:27:34 GMT

I'e been too scared to add it all up in case I think we should cancel :(

Here goes

Cost for 5 ( 2 adults 3 kids at Saalbach Euro 2300
Cost for 5 at Kitzbuhel Euro 2700 Includes ski pass
Cost for lift passes ( Kitzbuheler Alpen pass for both regions 2 weeks) Euro 1220

Cost for 1 daughter to learn to snowboard at Saalbach(given up skiing :( Euro 266
Cost for ski school for son and other daughter Euro 460
Cost for snowboard school at Kitzbuhel Euro 260 (includes lunch at least)
Ski hire for all (no boots) Euro 800
Airfares from Abu Dhabi to Munich Euro 3500

Total I'm adding it up :shock: Euro 11506 :shock: :shock: :shock:

And I wanted 2 trips this year - I will dream on :cry:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:54:17 GMT

Good effort Cwagner.

You must love the snow (and your kids can't you leave em at home it would save a fortune and allow the second trip) :mrgreen:!!

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:09:51 GMT

OH

MY

GOD

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:14:00 GMT

Yeah, I know guys - the cost of kids )

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:35:21 GMT

Why do people take baby goats ski-ing????? :?:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:42:53 GMT

I think I got a pretty good deal here, going in the last week of Jan to Chamonix to meet up with some mates;

Flight: GBP70 to Geneva
Transfer: GBP50 return (anyone have a cheaper way?)
3* appartment: GBP95
Ski hire (no boots): GBP80
Mont Blanc Unltd: GBP212

Le grande total = GBP507

I think thats a fair old deal for a week.

Hopefuly the best mate barman can help with the beer fund. Think I'm going to take food with me haha

The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:26:29 GMT

Brucie wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Well, I have a weeks holiday this week not a lot of jobs to do at home accept to day it is Little W's birthday and her party on Saturday ........ so I thought I would sit down and spread sheet what this seasons ski holidays are gonna cost.
And was I in for a shock this year I shall be spending GBP4600 on two ski holidays nearly GBP3k of that is driving to LGb next January and GBP1.6k on Livigno in March, I'm seriously thinking about not driving in 2011, I'll possible save a grand !!!!!!!! :evil:

That does sound expensive Ian. Have you ever considered cheap flight options. Ryanair in particular do some really cheap flights to ski destinations. They seem to be quite customer orientated too. Worth a try.

I'll think I'll pass on that one thanks Brucie :wink:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:26:39 GMT

EVO88
Wonderful tasting burgers in loads of varieties at the Poco Loco in the main shopping street in Chamonix. The place is bigger than it looks from the outside!

http://timestravel.typepad.com/travel/2009/10/the-best-ski-resort-burgers-.html

As tested by me on numerous occasions )

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:29:52 GMT

Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:32:35 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:36:32 GMT

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

I don't do Budget, Thanks. Just good hearty french peasant food for me :wink:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:38:17 GMT

I remember having some sort of uber kebab in Tignes. Does anyone know what they are called???

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:43:16 GMT

Bandit,
I called it 'ski touring' because I thought that was the best description of it. I can see I have made a serious error! Sorry :oops:. What esf 1550 call it, is 'ski pleasure' which I thought was a bit of a ridiculous title, because surely all recreational ski-ing is for pleasure?

This is what they say:

http://www.ski-school-courchevel.co.uk/ski-school-courchevel/ski-adultes/coaching-courses

I realize the slalom may be a bit beyond me, but I would like to have a go. They say I can try it for a morning, and if it's too difficult for me I will do something else. I told them I was a bit old for it - 48 - because I thought they might put me with a bunch of super-fit 18 year old boys who would totally shame me.

I am aiming to be able to ski in and out of (through?) the gates carefully without falling over, and I don't intend to try and beat the world speed record on this.

I have read quite a bit about the 'intermediate plateau' that most people get stuck on, and I'd like to push myself past this. I have to admit I was quite pleased, in a smug kind of way, last week at Tignes, when our instructor tried to be polite and let a French lady down the icy red slope ahead of us, and she said 'La glace' and wouldn't leave the edge of the piste. And my daughter and I quite happily zoomed past her and on to the ice.

Thanks for the tip about the helmet. I hadn't thought of that.

And, back to the subject of this thread - the cost of our ski-ing holiday. The apartment is costing 1000 euros (about GBP943 at 1.06) for 3 people, and the train costs GBP300 each, I can't remember what the transfer bus is - around 20 euros each I think. Lift pass, ski and boot hire and full day lessons for me totals GBP462. So my personal total is about GBP1100. But I will have to pay for my daughter as well, so I will have to pay about GBP2200. Plus of course those little extras one forgets about until you look at the bank statement. The food I don't count, because I would be shopping and eating at home, even though it costs a bit more in mountain supermarkets.

I think, maybe, as others have said, it's better just to pay up and not think about it. I know I can afford it, it's not going to bankrupt me, so I'm not going to think about it any more.

I have been very good today - I have been shopping in Lidl, not Tesco, and if I keep doing that I will save quite a bit of money.

Congratulations everyone who managed to find a super cheap holiday. Unfortunately we have to go during Feb half-term, the most expensive week of the entire year.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:02:48 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

I don't do Budget, Thanks. Just good hearty french peasant food for me :wink:

Chamonix does not excel in the provision of peasant food outlets.

The town however, is twinned with Aspen, Colorado, I wonder why )

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:06:05 GMT

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

I don't do Budget, Thanks. Just good hearty french peasant food for me :wink:

Thats obvious judging by what your LGB trip is costing!!!!

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:11:41 GMT

Ally, don't worry, the way disciplines are described varies from country to country. From reading the description on the ski school web page, I think you'll be staying on the piste, or close to it depending on conditions. It will be important to remember to top up both your lift tickets with Carre Neige cover on arrival.

Skiing gates can be good fun as long as you are happy to fall over, as you need to aim at the gate, and go round it. I was told that it teaches us to turn where we want to, and not where the mountain dictates.

Watch some slalom racing on TV before you go, you'll soon catch on. Nice sharp rec. slalom skis and a helmet (with chinguard hopefully) and you'll have a blast.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:11:43 GMT

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

I don't do Budget, Thanks. Just good hearty french peasant food for me :wink:

Chamonix does not excel in the provision of peasant food outlets.

The town however, is twinned with Aspen, Colorado, I wonder why )

You must read more carefully bandit I said "Peasant food" not "peasant food outlets"

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:

bandit wrote:

Ian Wickham wrote:Your not short of eating options in Chamonix 8)

The number of budget eating establishments in Chamonix has been reduced in the past few years, not everyone wants Haute Cuisine :roll:

I don't do Budget, Thanks. Just good hearty french peasant food for me :wink:

Thats obvious judging by what your LGB trip is costing!!!!

Thats the cost of self drive, I have always stated that it is not the cheap option

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:41:10 GMT

Hi,

The costs do seem to go up, mainly due to the Carbon Con i think (but i could be wrong) and if the skier numbers are down the resorts and associated companies still want their profit margins.

I am lucky and fortunate that the accommadation costs are not a problem, but i have seen a upwards creep in all the other prices.I will be going out to BsM next week for some R & R ,and will see what the new lift passes will be,last season a 6 day pass was about 203euros/152.50euros Adult/Child respectively.....which 2 to 3 years ago with a decent exchange rate was ok ,but with the GBP and Euro one for one virtually this is the most crippling thing for families I imagine.

I think the way forward to keep prices down is to look for accommadation just outside the resorts ,and if possible somewhere that has a direct link, more often than not the Hotel/Apartment costs are slightly lower......also deciding whether to go fully catered/half board or self catering is more of an issue than it was before.

Once we are lumbered with the Euro things will only be more expensive i think as evryone cashes in by putting their prices up to catch people out.

I suppose in the end it will just mean a few more hours hunting around for the best deal at the time.

jon.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:04:33 GMT

Have prices really gone up much? I'm not sure they have. It's the exchange rate that hurts.
When a euro cost 65p it wasn't so bad, now a euro costs almost GBP1.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:44:38 GMT

andyhull wrote:Have prices really gone up much? I'm not sure they have. It's the exchange rate that hurts.
When a euro cost 65p it wasn't so bad, now a euro costs almost GBP1.

A little. I have noticed a difference in where you ski for sure.
When the euros was 1.4 to the GBP, paying 4.5 euros for a beer was fine. However, at 1.05 its not quite such a good deal. Thats Sauze prices.

6 euros in St Anton generally, although we were paying 3.50 in happy hour which was ok at 1.20 to the GBP.

5 euros in Verbier, but the rate was 1.3 then so bearable.

Mayrhofen, 2.50-3.50 generally, and last time I was there it was 1.4, so it was great value.

I think prices vary so much according to where you are, so yes it costs us more than it used to, but if the rates were still the same, I dont think we'd be complaining.

I have noticed that the overall cost of package holidays appears to have gone up more than normal this season though. Its the lift pass thats going to hit me this time.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:48:13 GMT

Living with the Euro, Switzerland is the value.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:59:17 GMT

tino_11 wrote:Living with the Euro, Switzerland is the value.

Seemingly, as my FIL says.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:26:41 GMT

And, back to the subject of this thread - the cost of our ski-ing holiday. The apartment is costing 1000 euros (about GBP943 at 1.06) for 3 people, and the train costs GBP300 each, I can't remember what the transfer bus is - around 20 euros each I think. Lift pass, ski and boot hire and full day lessons for me totals GBP462. So my personal total is about GBP1100. But I will have to pay for my daughter as well, so I will have to pay about GBP2200. Plus of course those little extras one forgets about until you look at the bank statement. The food I don't count, because I would be shopping and eating at home, even though it costs a bit more in mountain supermarkets.

Ahhhhh Couchevel!!!!!

1 timble of hot chocholate and a crepe = Euro12 X 5 for kids and 4 coffees Euro5 each for 4 adults and we have a nice bill of Euro80.

Stay away from piste side cafe's!!!!

Couple of minutes walk in the forum across the road in 1850 much cheaper for snacks.

Also for some reason, local Spar shuts between about 11am and 2pm, some scam there too me thinks.

Apart from that great place to ski

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:29:35 GMT

AllyG wrote:And, back to the subject of this thread - the cost of our ski-ing holiday. The apartment is costing 1000 euros (about GBP943 at 1.06) for 3 people, and the train costs GBP300 each, I can't remember what the transfer bus is - around 20 euros each I think. Lift pass, ski and boot hire and full day lessons for me totals GBP462. So my personal total is about GBP1100. But I will have to pay for my daughter as well, so I will have to pay about GBP2200. Plus of course those little extras one forgets about until you look at the bank statement. The food I don't count, because I would be shopping and eating at home, even though it costs a bit more in mountain supermarkets.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:33:38 GMT

Thanks TC,
We are planning on keeping well away from cafes, and eating in our apartment. I think a lot of French shops shut at lunchtime. They seem to like 2 hour lunch breaks. But they open until quite late at night - the huit a huit supermarket chain seems to do what it says and stays open until 8 p.m. apart from lunch time. I will make sure I do my shopping ahead of time.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:09:15 GMT

Travelmoneyservices & other pre-order sites are currently offering 1.13 euro to the pound for December & January delivery. Probably the best
deal around at the moment, just ordered mine in an effort to keep the overall cost of the holiday down.

Finn

Re:The cost of skiing

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:54:18 GMT

Just under the bridge towards Le Praz on the left hand side there is a cheap outdoor takeaway cafe that does an American (with Chips) for about 6 Euros - not bad in a resort where you can see Champagne on sale for 3000 Euros a bottle :shock: The trick is in Courchevel is not to follow the ESF ski instructors with their clients - they take them to the most expensive places. Avoid anything that overlooks the airstrip - Cartier Diamonds on sale as you walk in is always a giveaway that a place may be a tad expensive....

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:13:52 GMT

So here is my cost:

Flights Edinburgh/Munich ~ Free with NW Your points
Transfer, Train & bus to Niederau ~ (28+6) x 2 = 68 Euros
B&B, 29 x 7 ~ 261 Euros

Total 261 Euros, GBP238pp for a week.

No ski costs, I keep several pairs in Niederau, along with some clothing.

March, 2 weeks, slightly cheaper. Two of us, so we have an apartment with balcony, overlooking mountain, a Euro per head cheaper, and taxi becaomes cheaper.

Lift Pass, 211 Euros. If just 3 weeks, GBP64 per week
If I can get a 4th week, GBP48 per week

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:58:38 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:So here is my cost:

Flights Edinburgh/Munich ~ Free with NW Your points
Transfer, Train & bus to Niederau ~ (28+6) x 2 = 68 Euros
B&B, 29 x 7 ~ 261 Euros

Total 261 Euros, GBP238pp for a week.

No ski costs, I keep several pairs in Niederau, along with some clothing.

March, 2 weeks, slightly cheaper. Two of us, so we have an apartment with balcony, overlooking mountain, a Euro per head cheaper, and taxi becaomes cheaper.

Lift Pass, 211 Euros. If just 3 weeks, GBP64 per week
If I can get a 4th week, GBP48 per week

You've got it off to a tee now Dave by the look of it, thats cheap skiing alright, well done.

How does that compare to other trips you make though, ie I think you were looking at visiting St Anton weren't you?

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:56 GMT

St Anton trip cost is GBP570, staying in a hotel, but, we have a GBP55 Edinburgh supplement hit. I have to admit, although I am lucky enough to live an a fabulous place, there can be issue with access to Europe, when going with T/Os. The Salzburg flight has completely gone.

Last year, we nearly got stuffed when all the New Year flights from Scotland filled up by Autumn. Our view is that when you want to go somewhere, bite the bullet. We could have gone to loads of cheaper places elsewhere, but the Arlberg beckons, it's one of the last big places remaining for me in Austria.

I think that is probably a reasonable price anyway.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:25:11 GMT

Finn wrote:Travelmoneyservices & other pre-order sites are currently offering 1.13 euro to the pound for December & January delivery. Probably the best
deal around at the moment, just ordered mine in an effort to keep the overall cost of the holiday down.

Finn

That's really good info Finn, have you used them before, is your money sent by mail, is it a safe process?

Post Office, 1.09 today.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:22 GMT

Les Menuires New Year week.

Appartment GBP650 for six (GBP110 each)
Coach GBP130 London to Moutiers return.
Transfer bus GBP15 return (Moutiers to resort).

Total GBP255 each ... :shock: I must have missed something out?

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:50 GMT

Lift pass!

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:32:43 GMT

Zermatt on Friday.

89 EUR Train
130 EUR Hotel
135 CHF Ski Pass

275 GBP, not as cheap as I thought :shock:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:43:39 GMT

I was going to do the Holiski thing but it appears that The 3 V's are not participating this year!

So lift pass is almost as much as travel and accomodation costs! :cry:

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:43:45 GMT

This is going to be expensive.
Two weeks Finland, one in Ruka one in Yllas, log cabins GBP1500 inc flights.
GBP400 snowmobiling,huskies,ice karting,reindeer sleigh.
GBP200 car hire.
Lift passes.........not sure as buy by the day as and when, as x country tracks free. Using trial ski's means lift pass free for the day. But budget on about GBP300 for 2 weeks.
Total GBP2,400. for 2 people. Sounds hideous when you work it out like that.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:45:57 GMT

Not really, GBP600 a week each isn't that bad.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:48:11 GMT

Pablo Escobar wrote:Not really, GBP600 a week each isn't that bad.

No I suppose its not that bad unfortunately food and drink on top adds a fair amount

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:48:39 GMT

Tony_H wrote:
You've got it off to a tee now Dave by the look of it, thats cheap skiing alright, well done.

I'm still working on it Tony!

I have had a couple of lucky breaks. One was the intro of the easyjet flight to Munich. The second was the split between BA and Natwest, who then created "your points". You can use them on various airlines, including easyjet, and use them to cover charges and taxes.

OK, there are reasons that I go back to Niederau, it is my second home, and I have more friends there than in our local village. In turn I have become part of their lives, and I get invited to the kids birthday parties, and nights out with the locals. However, thinking about people that like to go back to a favourite resort, say Ian and LgB, or anywherelse:

How can you work on the airmiles side of things, so as to get you to a nearby airport.
Determine the lowest transfer cost.
Get to know the village, and choose a B&B on the edge of town, close to a lift. I have stayed in dozens of houses, all within 70m of Tennladen lift, (and the Bichlwirt!)
Find out what the season pass cost is. Discount for over 60s. (Except for Ski Welt ~ over 80s!!)
Negotiate to leave a pair of skis in the B&B celler.

This would work for me in many resorts with access from Munich. It must work from other airports too

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:28 GMT

RoseR wrote:This is going to be expensive.
Two weeks Finland, one in Ruka one in Yllas, log cabins GBP1500 inc flights.
GBP400 snowmobiling,huskies,ice karting,reindeer sleigh.
GBP200 car hire.
Lift passes.........not sure as buy by the day as and when, as x country tracks free. Using trial ski's means lift pass free for the day. But budget on about GBP300 for 2 weeks.
Total GBP2,400. for 2 people. Sounds hideous when you work it out like that.

If you take out your lifestyle costs, eating husky meat etc, your costs are GBP1500 + GBP200, = GBP450/week each. Thats under the GBP500 benchmark.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:55:50 GMT

Dave Mac wrote:

RoseR wrote:This is going to be expensive.
Two weeks Finland, one in Ruka one in Yllas, log cabins GBP1500 inc flights.
GBP400 snowmobiling,huskies,ice karting,reindeer sleigh.
GBP200 car hire.
Lift passes.........not sure as buy by the day as and when, as x country tracks free. Using trial ski's means lift pass free for the day. But budget on about GBP300 for 2 weeks.
Total GBP2,400. for 2 people. Sounds hideous when you work it out like that.

If you take out your lifestyle costs, eating husky meat etc, your costs are GBP1500 + GBP200, = GBP450/week each. Thats under the GBP500 benchmark.

Dave I could'nt eat husky meat :lol: just use them for pulling a sleigh

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:56:37 GMT

RoseR wrote:

Pablo Escobar wrote:Not really, GBP600 a week each isn't that bad.

No I suppose its not that bad unfortunately food and drink on top adds a fair amount

Still, not bad IMO.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:05:31 GMT

Yes, for the purposes of this comparison, it is getting to the resort, and the cost of staying there.

It is only when people start talking about "bargains" in France that I start counting day costs. Eating and drinking on the hill, very often takes the cost above a non-bargain in Austria and Switzerland.

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:56 GMT

Pre Christmas 5 day break for 2 = Apt GBP540, Flights GBP240 inc skis & luggage, Car Hire GBP120, Ski Passes Euro 432 - just under GBP1330 so a bit over the GBP500 mark :oops:

Thats before I have worked out Half Term & Easter....

Going skiing again - priceless

Re:The cost of skiing

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:46:22 GMT

Saalbach Hinterglemm in December: 7 nights accommodation, penthouse suite on 2 levels, 3 meals (incl. 5 course dinners), free soft drinks and fruit all day. Ski Pass for 6 days or health check and 3 hour long massages during the week. Spa hotel, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room etc. Art collection in hotel, including original Andy Warhol. Indoor parking (for what use it is to me).

20 quid over a grand per person. Not too bad for a very special and romantic holiday for two. Only problem is that the two has turned into one and the one has to pay for the two :cry:

On the flip side, at least I will get both the lift pass and the massages.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:07 GMT

a good price i'd say tino when you consider everything you're getting for it!

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:14 GMT

swskier wrote:a good price i'd say tino when you consider everything you're getting for it!

I thought the price per person was very good to be honest. It includes taxi from Zell am See and back as well, lots of little touches as well. Paying twice however is a bitter pill to swallow.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:14:27 GMT

tino_11 wrote:

swskier wrote:a good price i'd say tino when you consider everything you're getting for it!

I thought the price per person was very good to be honest. It includes taxi from Zell am See and back as well, lots of little touches as well. Paying twice however is a bitter pill to swallow.

Women. Pah

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:23 GMT

Tony_H wrote:

tino_11 wrote:

swskier wrote:a good price i'd say tino when you consider everything you're getting for it!

I thought the price per person was very good to be honest. It includes taxi from Zell am See and back as well, lots of little touches as well. Paying twice however is a bitter pill to swallow.

Women. Pah

Indeed Tony, indeed.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:45:27 GMT

Tino,
I'm sorry for your loss - both romantic and financial :cry:.

Haven't you got a male friend who could go with you instead? Or won't they change the tickets etc.?

I'm surprised she split on you before the holiday - if it was me I'd have waited until afterwards :twisted:

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:47 GMT

AllyG wrote:Tino,
I'm sorry for your loss - both romantic and financial :cry:.

Haven't you got a male friend who could go with you instead? Or won't they change the tickets etc.?

I'm surprised she split on you before the holiday - if it was me I'd have waited until afterwards :twisted:

Ally

Classic post Ally :)

Two of my routine skiing buddies have booked Zermatt the same week, the other is heading home to Ireland. The hotel will not do Single Supplement on the suites (understandably so I rekon).

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:54 GMT

AllyG wrote:Tino,
I'm sorry for your loss - both romantic and financial :cry:.

Haven't you got a male friend who could go with you instead? Or won't they change the tickets etc.?

Ally

I dont think he's that way inclined, duck.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:42 GMT

Ian,
I never thought Tino was 'that way inclined' or he'd have called his board 'Tom' instead of 'Tara' :lol:

Tino,
How inconsiderate of your friends to go away on their own holidays, just when you really needed them :D

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:16:26 GMT

AllyG wrote:Ian,
I never thought Tino was 'that way inclined' or he'd have called his board 'Tom' instead of 'Tara' :lol:

Tino,
How inconsiderate of your friends to go away on their own holidays, just when you really needed them :D

Ally

Precisely, they should cancel.

Re:The cost of skiing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:26:57 GMT

tino, didn't a girl post on here couple weeks ago looking for a group to join in a ski holiday with? a small group admitedly but who knows! :wink:

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:15:06 GMT

Finn wrote:Travelmoneyservices & other pre-order sites are currently offering 1.13 euro to the pound for December & January delivery. Probably the best
deal around at the moment, just ordered mine in an effort to keep the overall cost of the holiday down.

Finn

Monies delivered today on time & everything in order. Can recommend TMS, very good service. :thumbup:

Finn

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:30:37 GMT

Finn,
Well done. That was a great deal :D. I've just paid for our ski-ing lessons with my Visa card and I only got 1.075 euros to the pound, and the cheapest rate I can get in town for cash is from Thomsons and they were 1.065 on Friday.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:46:00 GMT

AllyG wrote:Finn,
Well done. That was a great deal :D. I've just paid for our ski-ing lessons with my Visa card and I only got 1.075 euros to the pound, and the cheapest rate I can get in town for cash is from Thomsons and they were 1.065 on Friday.

Ally

Ally, they are currently offering a rate of 1.12 for January delivery & a 1.15 for February.
I ordered half cash & half in euro travellers cheques. I believe you don't pay commission on the euro TC when exchanging in resort.

Finn

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 10:51:19 GMT

Finn,
I would be a bit worried about losing my money, if I used them. This is what the Investors Chronicle had to say about the company - Crown Holdings (London) Ltd in September.

http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/Columnists/NoFreeLunch/article/20090909/0873f056-9d2e-11de-b65c-0015171400aa/When-segregation-is-good.jsp

Presumably one has to pay upfront for delivery later?

I had a nasty fright when the London Scottish bank went bust, as I had money with them, but fortunately we got it all back from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, including interest. However, I don't think the FSCS would cover this sort of transaction.

Ally

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:13:15 GMT

See where your coming from Ally, once bitten and all that. Got to be honest I never gave any consideration to what would happen in the event of another banking crisis. I would say preordering your cash onto one of those post office style travellers debit cards would be the safest.

Finn

Re:The cost of skiing

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:39:14 GMT

Finn,
What I usually do is take about GBP100 in euros with me, and two different Visa debit cards (in case something goes wrong with one of them!). I have thought about using the post office card, but so far I never have.

I use my card in the shops etc. for large items and the cash if I'm buying something small like a hot chocolate. And if I need any more euros I get them out with the ATM. I don't know what other people have to pay, but with my card I think I only have to pay a GBP1 foreign transaction charge, and the currency exchange rates always seem to be a couple of percent better then the post office rates.

That company does offer very tempting exchange rates but I think I'd only worry about it if I used them. Thanks for telling us about it.

Ally