The pound’s fall in value against the euro means that lift passes in European ski resorts are now cheaper if pre-booked from the UK in pounds than bought over-the-counter in resorts in euros, a survey reveals.
Comparing euro lift pass prices in a selection of resorts skiers shows that skiers can save up to 10% by pre-booking in the UK, according to Crystal Ski.
A week’s ski pass in the Paradiski area in France costs €243, £230.38 at the tourist exchange rate of £1 = €1.0548. A pre-booked pass through Crystal Ski would cost £206, a saving of £24.38 or 10.58%.
Buying a week’s pass to France’s popular Three Valleys in the UK would save £19.31 and one to the Espace Killy, covering Val d’Isere and Tignes, £20.67. There are also significant savings against the Swiss franc, with a week’s pass to Zermatt in Switzerland saving almost £14.08 per person.

We are able to save our customers money because we bought our currency in advance at advantageous rates”,

said Crystal Ski managing director Mathew Prior. “One of the benefits of travelling with a large tour operator is that customers are protected from sudden changes in things like currency. For instance, hotel and chalet prices which were negotiated by us a year ago are now fantastic value compared with what you would pay in euros in a resort today.”
Holidaymakers with other companies should check with their tour operator.