Ski resorts are in high season and as we know, prices have never been cheaper at this time of year. However, compared to the same period in 2023, the National Federconsumatori Observatory states that there are strong increases in prices for those planning a week-long vacation in the mountains.
The observatory tracked the prices of equipment rentals, hotels, meals and ski passes for a family of 4 preparing to spend a week (7 days 6 nights) at one of Italy’s most popular ski resorts. Popular in Italy: average estimated cost amounts increased by 11% compared to the previous season to 7,104.96 euros.
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According to the data collected, the weekly ski pass fee increased the most, with an increase of +18% compared to last year. He is also not complacent about hotels (+13%) and equipment rental (+10%). The increases for meals are less high but still significant: +5% for both lunch in the shelter and dinner in the restaurant.
Speaking of locations, the most expensive region for skiing is Veneto, with an average cost of over 2 thousand per person. Destinations in Abruzzo or central Italy are definitely more affordable, costing around 1,400 euros per person. Costs that exclude gas and tolls. Federconsumi estimates the one-way cost of traveling from Milan to Cortina d’Ampezzo to be around 89 euros. The fare from Rome to Roccaraso is around 36 euros, but higher than that for the Turin-Cervinia route, estimated at 27 euros.
The costs are absolutely prohibitive for most, showing that Italy is becoming more and more elite when it comes to holidays. However, the estimated number of assets in the mountains is high, thanks to foreign tourism as well as the preference of many Italian families not to give up departures, focusing on reducing their vacation days and staying in cheaper solutions such as hostels and apartments. .
Source: Today IT
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