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To think a family ski trip for £5k is possible?

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Bizzle123 · 13/03/2024 04:45

Is this possible?

Two kids, two adults, one week ski holiday (Alps) during Feb half term, for £5k all in.

By all in, I mean flights, transfers, accommodation (fairly basic but close to lifts, self-catered), ski hire, ski pass, morning ski school for the kids.

If I’m being unreasonable, what should I be budgeting? Any tips to keep costs down?

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NeedToChangeName · 13/03/2024 07:29

Bulgaria, Slovenia etc might be best bets on a budget

Skiskiskii · 13/03/2024 07:26

@rookiemere agree re. Pila be aware though beyond the skiing there is not much there except a playground and a few bars/places to eat that are crammed and expensive, would be better to go full board but it’s a good beginner resort and teaching good. You can get into Aosta which is lovely, about 20 min via ski lift or walk from hotels into Pila then 20min gondola down into valley. Some stay in Aosta and get gondola up to ski too. Try Crystal ski to book OP.

Remember to budget for gear - it’s about 1k to fit out a family of 4 from basic places like mountain warehouse and regatta, that’s with 70% off. About £250 a head.

ConJob · 13/03/2024 07:22

Fletchasaurus · 13/03/2024 05:02

I had a very quick look at Andorra for Feb half term next year (feeding the baby so needed something to do) and that is over £1000 per person for flights, transfers and self catering without ski hire etc. I remember Andorra being much cheaper! I wish it wasn't such an expensive hobby, I really miss it.

We used to go to Andorra when I was a kid and it was very reasonable. We did drive but flights aren't that expensive anymore, are they?

rookiemere · 13/03/2024 07:07

Might be possible here www.pilaski.co.uk/booking/prices you just need to add flights on top.

harriethoyle · 13/03/2024 07:06

Try Steinplatte in Austria OP. Fly to Salzburg. Hotels and apartments within walking distance of gondola and much cheaper than more mainstream resorts.

Octavia64 · 13/03/2024 07:04

If you drive, and book one of the local self
Catering places through eg Pierre et vacance it is doable.

You'll need some basic French for booking and checking in at P&v

Gingerbread987 · 13/03/2024 07:04

Doable if you’re flexible on resort. We recently went to Jasna in Slovakia, that would definitely be under 5k and the best bit was no queues for lifts

WelcomeToMonkeyTown · 13/03/2024 07:00

We did Morzine this year for around 3.5k. Catered chalet, ski hire & ski school for kids and lift passes.

We drove.

Catered chalets appear look be really expensive at the outset but it's all your food and alcohol included!

Grazie234 · 13/03/2024 07:00

Yes, it definitely it. Have you looked at Snowbizz, we are driving so don't have flight costs but it's coming in under £7k for 7x ski hire, passes, 5 x lessons, 1 x kids afternoons club. Driving adds £1k of that too and we are going a cheaper week than you but still, it would come in at under £5k if you can book flights early I think.

They'll pick you up from Turin airport (I think)if you fly.

Heatherbell1978 · 13/03/2024 06:56

Pushing it for half term I'd say. We found it but involved taking kids out of school and even then that wasn't anything fancy.

Alittlenonsensenowandthen · 13/03/2024 06:53

Yes we're doing it. Family of 5 but driving. Going to try Andorra next year as friends have said it's cheap but nice.

Radiatorvalves · 13/03/2024 05:07

If you drive, stay in the valley and drive or bus 20 minutes to resorts each morning I’d say it was possible. Also compare the cost of lift passes in resorts and go for a lesser named one… they alone will be over £1k for 4 people in 3V. And don’t eat in mountain restaurants.

Fletchasaurus · 13/03/2024 05:02

I had a very quick look at Andorra for Feb half term next year (feeding the baby so needed something to do) and that is over £1000 per person for flights, transfers and self catering without ski hire etc. I remember Andorra being much cheaper! I wish it wasn't such an expensive hobby, I really miss it.

Neurodiversitydoctor · 13/03/2024 04:54

So not including spending money ? yes doable, but you might have to drive. Italy is cheaper than France friends went to La Thuile this year and raved about it.

bert3400 · 13/03/2024 04:51

Or Bulgaria is also cheaper

bert3400 · 13/03/2024 04:50

Check out Sierra Nevada...it's a lot cheaper than northern Europe. Went early January, superb conditions and really friendly resort . I think Malaga would be the closest airport from the UK .

Dontsparethehorses · 13/03/2024 04:48

I’ve book looking recently and in school hold I’ve not found anything with everything you’ve put for much less than £10k