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Europe’s best ski resorts for value have been revealed, with Grandvalira resort in Andorra taking first place.

Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have created the 2025 Best Value Ski Resort Index to help budget-conscious winter sports lovers choose their next ski destination.

Ten popular ski resorts across Europe have been ranked based on factors such as the cost of a one-day ski pass, accommodation, the average price of a beer, total length of slopes, and annual snowfall.

The research revealed Grandvalira, a lesser-known ski resort nestled in the Pyrenees, offers the best overall value for money for winter sports enthusiasts.

The Andorran resort boasts over 200km of pistes, whilst offering affordable ski passes and one-night accommodation prices starting from just £57.

Second on the list is Bulgaria’s leading ski resort, Bansko, where a one-day adult ski pass costs under £50, beer and hotel prices are also the lowest of all destinations in the index.

Spitzingsee-Tegernsee in Germany takes third place, thanks to its combination of low ski pass and drink prices, and reasonable accommodation costs.

The resort is also just around an hour away from Munich, making it a convenient choice for those looking to book a shorter trip.

Rounding out the top five are the Rogla resort in Slovenia and Les Diablerets in Switzerland. While Rogla offers more affordable prices, Les Diablerets stands out for its reliable snowfall and stunning Alpine scenery.

At the other end of the scale, Rifflsee resort in Austria came last in the ranking. While this resort offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers in the Pitztal valley, its high costs and just 26km of overall slopes make it a less appealing choice for skiers looking to maximise value.

Also included on the list were Val Gardena in Italy, Val Thorens in France, Trysil in Norway, and Glenshee in Scotland, ranking in the sixth to ninth positions.

Quotezone travel insurance expert Helen Rolph said: “Ski holidays are often seen as expensive, but there are some fantastic resorts across Europe that offer great value without compromising on quality.

“This is why we have created the 2025 Best Value Ski Resort Index, ranking popular European ski resorts based on key factors such as the cost of ski passes, accommodation, and even the price of a beer, as well as total length of slopes and annual snowfall.

“Our research highlighted Andorra’s Grandvalira as the number one destination for value-conscious skiers, offering over 200km of pistes at affordable prices.

“Other hidden gems like Bansko ski resort in Bulgaria and Spitzingsee-Tegernsee in Germany, can also deliver world-class skiing experiences at a fraction of the cost of some of the best-known ski resorts.

“Alongside finding a great deal, it’s equally important to make sure skiers have the right travel insurance to protect themselves from cancellations, lost equipment, or any injuries on the slopes – most travel insurance policies don’t cover skiing as standard, normally holidaymakers need to add on winter sports insurance to ensure they’re covered.”

Quotezone.co.uk can help travellers compare and find savings on all sorts of travel insurance including ski travel insurance.

Rank	Ski resort	Cost of a 1-day ski pass (£)	Cost of 1-night stay (£)	Total length of slopes (km)	Annual snowfall (cm)	Cost of a beer (£)
1	Andorra – Grandvalira	58.81	57	215	143	£2.46
2	Bulgaria – Bansko	49.37	39	75	60	£1.53
3	Germany – Spitzingsee-Tegernsee	44.78	103	14.2	269	£3.43
4	Slovenia – Rogla	39.51	77	12	17	£2.57
5	Switzerland – Les Diablerets	64.98	153	87	346	£6.13
6	Italy – Val Gardena	67.57	221	181	300	£4.29
7	France – Val Thorens	71.78	263	600	653	£5.15
8	Norway – Trysil	54.99	109	78	207	£7.29
9	UK – Glenshee	36	172	40	19	£4.50
10	Austria – Rifflsee	65.83	128	26	218	£3.86

Methodology:

All sources and information correct as of 10/11/2025. Each ski resort was given a nominal score which was totalled up to give a final ranking.

Cost of a 1-day ski pass – https://www.skiresort.info/

*Price of one adult ski pass, converted to pounds and rounded to two decimal places.

Cost of a 1 night stay – booking.com

*Prices for the cheapest apartments and hotels from 8th to 9th January for two adults, with a review score 7+ (prices taken on 07/11/25).

Total length of slopes – https://www.skiresort.info/
Annual snowfall – https://www.onthesnow.co.uk/
Average cost of a beer – https://ferrygogo.co.uk/this-is-the-cost-of-a-beer-across-europe/

*Average price of a 0,5L beer in restaurants. Andorra was not included in the list, so Andorra’s average price for a 0,5L beer is from https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Andorra-La-Vella (Andorra la Vella – closest city to the Grandvalira ski resort) and converted to pounds on 07/11/25.

Price conversions – https://www.xe.com/en-gb/currencyconverter/
For the resorts that received the same amount of points, half a point was awarded to the resort with a cheaper 1 day ski pass for children. Info taken from https://www.skiresort.info/ and prices converted to pounds using https://www.xe.com/en-gb/currencyconverter/ on 10/11/25.