"Skiing in Europe is often hyped up to be significantly cheaper than skiing in the United States, and that certainly seems true if you're looking just at the lift ticket costs. While some of Europe's largest and most well-known resorts cost less than $100 for a day ticket, many resorts not even a quarter of the size of Europe's largest will charge $200+."
"The biggest complicating factor might be lodging. In major Alps destinations like Zermatt, St. Anton, Verbier, Courchevel, or St. Moritz, accommodation can be just as expensive, if not more expensive than staying in luxury towns in the states like Aspen, Vail, or Jackson Hole. Off-site vacation home rentals do exist at much better values in Europe, but if you don't have a rental car, they might be tough to reach."
"Depending on where you stay, a European ski resort's hotel and food costs can easily rival or top that of the highest-end ski resorts in the United States. Once you consider the flights and travel costs, it wouldn't be easy to do a Europe trip for significantly cheaper than a trip in the U.S. However if the costs are close, would you rather travel to a different state, or a different continent? I think the answer there is pretty clear."
Many large European resorts offer day lift tickets under $100, while numerous smaller European resorts charge $200 or more. Lower lift-ticket prices in some European destinations do not guarantee an overall cheaper ski vacation. Major Alpine towns such as Zermatt, St. Anton, Verbier, Courchevel, and St. Moritz can have accommodation costs comparable to or exceeding Aspen, Vail, and Jackson Hole. Off-site vacation rentals in Europe often provide better value but can be difficult to access without a rental car. Airfare and other travel expenses add significant cost to European trips, often eliminating expected savings.
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