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Ski Holidays 2027: When to Go, Where & What Lift Passes Cost

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The short answer

For ski holidays in 2027, January to mid-March is peak season almost everywhere, with the highest lift pass prices: €468 for six days in St Anton and €423 in Kitzbühel. Early December and late March to April are cheaper, and high resorts such as Zermatt, Val Thorens and Ischgl stay open until 2 May 2027.

2026/27 season month by month: 6-day adult lift pass examples (official prices)
MonthPrice levelExamplesSource
December 2026Low season until about 19 December, then peakSt Anton €395 (2–18 Dec); KitzSki €351–€387; Les 3 Vallées €378.50 (5–18 Dec)source
January 2027PeakSt Anton €468; KitzSki €423; Les 3 Vallées €421; Niseko ¥78,500source
February 2027Peak (school holidays)St Anton €468; KitzSki €423; Les 3 Vallées €421; Niseko ¥78,500 (peak to 28 Feb)source
March 2027Peak, then cheaper from mid/late MarchKitzSki €387 (14–29 Mar), €351 from 30 Mar; Niseko ¥73,100 (1–22 Mar)source
April 2027Low season; some resorts closeSt Anton €395 (3–18 Apr); Les 3 Vallées €378.50 (10–18 Apr); Zermatt, Ischgl and Val Thorens–Orelle open to 2 Maysource

Ski holidays with the lift pass included

Once you have your dates, a package with the lift pass is usually the cheapest way to book. Our partner’s cheapest weeks start at €149 per person, mostly self-catering apartments in big French resorts. These are the best value, one per ski area.

  • Ferienwohnungen am Weberfeld, Bodenmais
    Lift pass included
    Lowest price here

    Apartment★★★

    Ferienwohnungen am Weberfeld

    Bodenmais, Germany

    Silberbergbahn lift 3.1 km · Centre 1.5 km

    • Dogs allowed
    • Kids’ play area
    • Parking
    • Wi-Fi

    from €149 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex
  • Résidence Les Gentianes, Puy Saint Vincent
    Lift pass included

    Apartment★★★★

    Résidence Les Gentianes

    Puy Saint Vincent, France

    • Dogs allowed
    • Swimming pool
    • Parking

    from €179 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex
  • Les Chalets de SuperDévoluy, SuperDévoluy
    Lift pass included

    Apartment★★★

    Les Chalets de SuperDévoluy

    SuperDévoluy, France

    Jas lift 200 m · Centre 200 m

    • Dogs allowed
    • Parking

    from €179 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex
  • Résidence Cheval Blanc, Valfréjus
    Lift pass included

    Apartment★★★

    Résidence Cheval Blanc

    Valfréjus, France

    Nearest run 100 m · Charmasson lift 100 m · Centre 300 m

    • Dogs allowed
    • Parking
    • Wi-Fi

    from €189 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex
  • Résidence Les Campanules, La Norma
    Lift pass included

    Apartment★★★

    Résidence Les Campanules

    La Norma, France

    Nearest run 250 m · Télécabine du Mélezet lift 250 m · Centre 250 m

    • Dogs allowed
    • Parking

    from €199 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex
  • Bonheur des Pistes, Val Cenis
    Lift pass includedRuns at the door

    Apartment★★★+

    Bonheur des Pistes

    Val Cenis, France

    Runs at the door · In the centre

    • Dogs allowed
    • Parking
    • Wi-Fi

    from €219 per person7 nights · Self-catering · lift pass included

    Check dates on SnowTrex

Prices per person from SnowTrex’s partner feed, checked 13 November 2026: the lowest price for that stay length in the 2026/27 season, with the lift pass where stated. That is usually a low-season week with every bed in the room or apartment taken; Christmas, New Year and February half-term weeks cost more, and SnowTrex shows the exact price once you choose dates and the number of people. Distances are from the property description. You book with SnowTrex on its site for your country: snowtrex.co.uk in English, or its German, Dutch, French, Polish or Czech site; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Cheapest months for a 2027 ski holiday

Early December and April are the cheapest for lift passes: a six-day adult pass costs €73 less in St Anton’s shoulder weeks than in peak season. Snow cover is less certain early and late, so look at high-altitude resorts for those dates.

Cheapest weeks to ski in 2026/27 →Highest ski resorts in Europe →

When resorts open and close

Glaciers open in October, most resorts between late November and mid-December, and closing dates range from early April to early May 2027.

2026/27 opening and closing dates →

Book early for peak weeks

Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays fall inside every resort’s peak price period. Book lift passes, ski school and transfers early for those weeks, and buy passes online where it is cheaper (in Morzine the six-day pass is €36 less online).

Lift pass prices 2026/27 →Ski transfers →

Plan the rest of the trip

Pick an airport and resort together, check winter sports insurance, and book lessons before you travel.

Ski resorts near Geneva Airport →First ski trip checklist →Ski insurance guide →

Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time for a ski holiday in 2027?

Late March and April 2027 (and early December 2026) have low-season lift prices, e.g. €395 instead of €468 for six days in St Anton.

Is February 2027 peak season for skiing?

Yes. February falls inside the peak price periods, e.g. 19 December 2026 to 2 April 2027 in St Anton and 20 December 2026 to 13 March 2027 in Kitzbühel.

Official sources

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