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Cheapest Weeks to Ski in 2026/27: Lift Pass Low-Season Dates
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
The short answer
The cheapest weeks to ski in 2026/27 are early December and from late March into April, when lift companies charge low-season prices. A six-day adult pass costs €73 less in St Anton’s shoulder weeks, €72 less in Kitzbühel’s Super Saver weeks and €42.50 less for Les 3 Vallées in early December and mid-April.
| Resort | Cheapest weeks | 6-day adult (cheap) | 6-day adult (peak) | Saving | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anton (Ski Arlberg) | 2–18 Dec 2026; 3–18 Apr 2027 | €395 | €468 | €73 | source |
| Kitzbühel (KitzSki) | Season start–5 Dec 2026; from 30 Mar 2027 | €351 | €423 | €72 | source |
| Kitzbühel (KitzSki), Saver | 6–19 Dec 2026; 14–29 Mar 2027 | €387 | €423 | €36 | source |
| Les 3 Vallées | 5–18 Dec 2026; 10–18 Apr 2027 | €378.50 | €421 | €42.50 | source |
| Zermatt | 1–27 Nov 2026; 19 Apr–2 May 2027 | Lowest “from” price | Higher, date-based | Varies | source |
| Morzine–Les Gets | Buy online (any week) | €276 online | €312 ticket office | €36 | source |
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.
- Lift pass includedLowest 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
All cheap ski holidays with lift pass →Early December or late season?
Early December is cheapest but snow cover can be thin and some areas may not be fully open. Late March and April bring longer, sunnier days and softer snow, and high resorts such as Val Thorens, Zermatt and Les 2 Alpes stay open until 2 May 2027. For the best balance of price and snow reliability, look at high-altitude resorts in their cheaper weeks.
2026/27 opening and closing dates →Avoid peak weeks if you can
Peak price periods cover Christmas and New Year and run through February and most of March: 19 December 2026 to 2 April 2027 in St Anton and 20 December 2026 to 13 March 2027 in Kitzbühel. School holiday weeks fall inside these periods, so families pay peak prices and should book lift passes and transfers early.
Easy savings in any week
Buy lift passes online before you travel: in Morzine the same six-day pass is €36 cheaper online than at the ticket office, and Grandvalira says advance online purchase saves up to 15%. Compare a transfer with the train for the whole group, and rent equipment in advance where shops offer pre-booking.
How to buy a ski pass →Ski and snowboard rental guide →Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest week to go skiing in 2026/27?
Early December (for example 2–18 December in St Anton) and late March to April, when lift passes are on low-season prices.
How much can I save on a lift pass by skiing in low season?
On official 2026/27 prices, a six-day adult pass is €73 cheaper in St Anton, €72 in Kitzbühel and €42.50 for Les 3 Vallées.
Is February half-term expensive for skiing?
Yes. February falls inside the peak price periods in resorts such as St Anton (19 December–2 April) and Kitzbühel (20 December–13 March).
Official sources
- Ski Arlberg: winter prices 2026/27
- KitzSki: 2–14 day ski pass prices
- Les 3 Vallées: 6-day adult pass
- Matterhorn Paradise: ski pass prices
- Ski Morzine: Morzine–Les Gets winter prices
- Grandvalira: day ski passes (online advance discount)
Checked on . Prices and timetables change; confirm with the operator before you pay. How we research.