What are the best cheap ski resorts?

Located 1h30 from Toulouse, this cheap family ski resort enjoys exceptional snow and panorama. An 2-day lift pass costs 60 euros for an adult and 45 euros for children (from 5 to 17 years old). Skiers can get an additional 5% to 20% discount by purchasing online in advance, especially if buying as a family or in low season (10% discount). 
While Monts d'Olmes is primarily a family resort, experienced skiers will nonetheless find what they're looking for with red and black slopes, a snowpark, a ski touring route, etc.

5 hours by car from Paris (less than 4 hours by train), this low-mountain family ski resort, between 900 and 1350 meters in altitude, has a ski area with slopes crossing forests and fun zones. La Bresse-Hohneck focuses its offer on children : magic carpets, children's garden, ski lessons... It is possible to ski at dawn (from 6 am) and at night until 9:45 pm.

Alpine ski and snowboard pass prices start at €12.90 for children aged 5 to 12 (€15.10 otherwise) to access thebeginner area. For the rest of the area, expect between €150 and €220 for a week of skiing, depending on whether it's a child, student, youth and senior, or adult pass.

The Tony Parker effect, owner of the ski lifts? The fact remains that this cheap family ski resort is gaining popularity. Villard-de-Lans has a 125-kilometer long ski area, culminating at just over 2000 meters in altitude. Heavily wooded, it suits both beginner and expert skiers and offers multiple sliding or relaxation activities. The price of a daily ski pass for an adult starts from 41 euros, and there are reduced prices for youth and seniors. Affordable accommodation options are numerous.

This resort tailors its offer to satisfy families. Its ski area is small (6 kilometers of slopes), but there is a ski school on site, which has a Piou-Piou club for children aged 3 to 5. It is also possible to do freeride and off-piste in this cheap family ski resort.
Ski passes are cheap (18 euros per day for a child, 20 euros for an adult).
There is no shortage of activities in the area and around the village. For example, one can practice climbing, try dog sledding, Nordic walking, fatbiking, or indulge in animal observation.

This cheap and wooded ski resort, with a 55-kilometer ski area, enjoys a certain success due to the quality of its ski area. Moreover, it is suitable for all levels and delights skiers for its practicality (the village is located at the foot of the slopes).
In this cheap ski resort, there are many distractions. For example, one can go monorail tobogganing, visit the Bike Park, go snowshoeing, or go to the Angléo wellness area instead of spending the whole day on the slopes. If Les Angles is a family destination, it is nevertheless a lively place, day and night.

An adult day pass costs 46 euros, and 230 euros for 7 days. There is also a special beginner pass, with access to 2 magic carpets, 4 ski lifts, and one gondola ride (28 euros per person).

You are now aware of the resorts and areas that will allow you to ski cheaply, whether for a day, a weekend, or a longer stay. Of course, there are other resorts in France where you can ski at an affordable price, such as Pralognan la Vanoise in Savoie, Luz Saint-Sauveur in the Pyrenees, Val d’Allos Le Seignus in the Alpes de Haute-Provence, Métabief in the Jura, Corrençon-en-Vercors in Isère, Super-Besse in the Massif Central, etc. Consult online pass prices to get an idea of the budget for each potential holiday location.

To save even more, remember to book your accommodation in advance or last minute and discover our tips for getting a cheaper pass (family pass, early booking, etc.). Also enjoy low-cost, or even free, mountain activities: snow hiking, cross-country skiing, sledding, etc.

And don't forget to take advantage of preferential rates with Sport 2000 online equipment rental, with stores all over France, and even elsewhere in Europe (in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, etc.). You can rent your equipment for just one day or a whole week, or even longer, and choose from models of alpine skis, snowboards, snowshoes, sleds, freestyle skis, off-piste skis, etc.