Ski holidays 2027
Ski Holidays 2027: When to Go, Where & What Lift Passes Cost
By Book & Ski · Sources checked
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.
| Month | Price level | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | Low season until about 19 December, then peak | St Anton €395 (2–18 Dec); KitzSki €351–€387; Les 3 Vallées €378.50 (5–18 Dec) | source |
| January 2027 | Peak | St Anton €468; KitzSki €423; Les 3 Vallées €421; Niseko ¥78,500 | source |
| February 2027 | Peak (school holidays) | St Anton €468; KitzSki €423; Les 3 Vallées €421; Niseko ¥78,500 (peak to 28 Feb) | source |
| March 2027 | Peak, then cheaper from mid/late March | KitzSki €387 (14–29 Mar), €351 from 30 Mar; Niseko ¥73,100 (1–22 Mar) | source |
| April 2027 | Low season; some resorts close | St Anton €395 (3–18 Apr); Les 3 Vallées €378.50 (10–18 Apr); Zermatt, Ischgl and Val Thorens–Orelle open to 2 May | source |
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
- Ski Arlberg: winter prices 2026/27
- KitzSki: 2–14 day ski pass prices
- Les 3 Vallées: 6-day adult pass
- Niseko United: lift tickets 2026/27
- Silvrettaseilbahn Ischgl: ticket prices 2026/27
- Saas-Fee/Saastal: Saas-Fee Pass prices
- Ski Morzine: Morzine–Les Gets winter prices
- Austrian National Tourist Office: winter openings 2026/27
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