According to the winter 2021/2022 barometer published at the end of September by the Savoie Mont-Blanc organization, 9 out of 10 regular customers intend to ski in France this year.
An understandable enthusiasm since the 2020 season was almost non-existent.
But not at any cost ...
While tourism professionals estimate that a week's skiing costs on average between 900 and 1,000 euros per person, it is possible to enjoy the joys of the mountains for less.
We explain how.
Prepare your stay
The first instinct to limit the cost of your next winter sports vacation is obviously to anticipate them.
You can compare fares, estimate the cost of the trip, find inexpensive accommodation and favor resorts with good deals.
When thinking about your stay, keep in mind that prices are always higher during school holidays and that some ski resorts are much more expensive than others.
Alpine areas are, for example, among the most expensive in France, while the Pyrenees are less expensive.
To reduce the bill, the ideal is therefore to go off-beat and focus on small mountain resorts or less famous massifs.
Ruse on housing
Do you dream of a studio at the foot of the slopes? Expect to pay a heavy price. Accommodation represents 30% of the total winter vacation budget. It is therefore better to prefer apartments a little further from the ski lifts to significantly lower the bill. The village-resorts linked to large ski areas are the perfect solution here since they offer affordable prices and generally offer inexpensive or free shuttles to reach the ski areas.
Also remember to consult a variety of offers: hotels, rental in residence, but also less expensive private listings.
Going with friends also allows you to rent spacious accommodation at a lower cost.
Otherwise, why not try a home exchange or free homestay accommodation (couchsurfing)?
You can finally rent your own house in your absence to finance part of the stay.
Reserve your equipment
It is well known that ski equipment is particularly expensive.
If you are a regular fan of the stations, it is therefore better to buy it to amortize the amount over time.
On the other hand, the rental box is essential for occasional skiers.
But, good news, many specialized web platforms, such as Skimium.com, Intersport.fr, Sport2000.fr, Ski-chic.com, Alpinresorts.com or even Skiset.com, allow you to take advantage of significant discounts by reserving your equipment. in line.
To drastically lower the bill, you can also try renting or exchanging used equipment between individuals.
Focus on good deals on site
It is essential that your upstream efforts are not reduced to nothing by slacking off once you arrive in the resort.
First of all, pack as many provisions as possible in your suitcases because any purchase will necessarily be more expensive in the mountains.
Also, unless you are a seasoned skier, fatigue and aches will probably prevent you from hitting the slopes every day of the week.
It is therefore better to choose a shorter and therefore cheaper package, including other equally fun but more affordable activities such as sledding, hiking or local cultural visits.
Finally, take advantage of the reduced rates offered for families, groups and certain special events.
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All-inclusive rental
Rather than spending days planning your next mountain vacation, why not opt for an all-inclusive plan?
Many tourism operators offer packaged offers including accommodation, rental of ski equipment and ski lift passes.
Ski lessons, transport, even packed lunches delivered directly to your accommodation can also complete these services.
The first advantage of these formulas is to leave with peace of mind, without having anything to manage.
But these offers can also save you money since you benefit from negotiated rates for each budget item.
Remember to do a little comparison to find out.
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