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International Ski Passes

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:54:31 GMT

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?

Re:International Ski Passes

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:56:43 GMT

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.

Re:International Ski Passes

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:51:17 GMT

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!!

Re:International Ski Passes

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:00:40 GMT

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 Euro1025, 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

Re:International Ski Passes

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:05:00 GMT

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

Re:International Ski Passes

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:22:12 GMT

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