5 affordable ski resorts in Switzerland offering the best value for money!

No other Alpine country has as many mountains over 4,000 metres above sea level as Switzerland. The piste conditions in the ski resorts there are correspondingly impressive – usually from November to April. So there is plenty of time, even for the bargain hunters among winter sports enthusiasts, to make their way to the high mountains and enjoy the slopes. Because skiing doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive here. We’ll show you which ski resorts offer a 6-day ski pass at a relatively low price compared to the actual prices in the Swiss Confederation and which insider tips are still waiting in the SnowTrex range for your next winter holiday in Switzerland.

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In the ski resorts of Switzerland, skiers and snowboarders can collect unique impressions not only on the piste, but also off it.

Favourable ski resorts in Switzerland at a glance

Overview: All ski resorts in Switzerland

1. Engelberg-Titlis ski area

• 6-day ski pass: 331 euros
• Kilometres of slopes: 78 km
• Average lunch price: 33.00 euros

The Engelberg-Titlis ski area with its slopes on the glacier offers an excellent price-performance ratio for winter sports enthusiasts in Switzerland with 82 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes. The varied ski area stretches up to an altitude of 3,020 metres and offers a balanced mix of easy, intermediate and challenging runs. The modern ski infrastructure with 27 comfortable lifts, including the world’s first revolving cable car, the “Rotair”, ensures short waiting times. At an average of 331 euros for a 6-day ski pass, Engelberg-Titlis is well below the Swiss average. Lunch in the rustic mountain huts also costs 33.00 euros.

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2. Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area

• 6-day ski pass: 437 euros
• Kilometres of slopes: 151 km
• Average lunch price: 28,50 euros

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In addition to 151 kilometres of pistes, winter sports enthusiasts in the Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area can also tackle the “Big Pintenfritz”, one of the longest toboggan runs in Europe at 12 km.

The Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area is one of the most versatile ski areas in Switzerland and comprises 151 kilometres of pistes at an altitude of up to 2,500 m with varied runs for all ability levels. First is particularly suitable for beginners with its gentle slopes and a special “slow-speed area”, while the “White Elements” snow park attracts freestylers. A real challenge, on the other hand, is the 6 km long “First-Egg-Bort-Grindelwald” descent, on which 1,118 metres in altitude have to be conquered. On Kleine Scheidegg, the legendary 4.5-kilometre Lauberhorn downhill run attracts ski pros at the end. Overall, the costs for winter sports enthusiasts remain manageable despite this impressive infrastructure: a 6-day ski pass costs around 437 euros and lunch in a mountain hut costs an average of 28,50 euros.

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3. Saas-Fee ski area

• 6-day ski pass: 414 euros
• Kilometres of slopes: 100 km
• Average lunch price: 32.00 euros

With 100 kilometres of pistes amidst a majestic backdrop of 4000-metre peaks, the Saas-Fee ski area is impressive. The snow-sure pistes stretch up to an altitude of 3,600 metres and, thanks to their location, offer skiing fun all year round. With a 6-day ski pass for 441 euros and an average price of 32 euros for lunch in the traditional mountain huts, Saas-Fee is in the middle price segment of Swiss ski resorts. The ski area with its varied range of pistes for all ability levels is served by 25 modern lifts. The long glacier runs and the fun park with the highest halfpipe in the world are particularly attractive.

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7. Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area

• 6-day ski pass: 430 euros
• Kilometres of slopes: 225 km
• Average lunch price: 29.50 euros

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Winter sports enthusiasts travelling to the Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area during the cold season can look forward to a total of 225 kilometres of pistes.

The Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area in the canton of Graubünden was created by merging the two piste areas of the eponymous ski resorts. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy a total of 225 kilometres of pistes here, which are accessible via 40 lifts and gondolas. The altitude of up to 2,865 metres guarantees almost guaranteed snow in Arosa-Lenzerheide, while sunny slopes await on the eastern and western slopes of the valley. Beginners benefit from numerous blue pistes and special children’s areas, while experts are challenged on the demanding “Silvano Beltrametti” World Cup run with a maximum gradient of 66 per cent. In view of the wide range of skiing on offer, the costs remain moderate: a 6-day ski pass costs an average of 430 euros, while a lunch at the hut costs around 29.50 euros.

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5. 4 Vallées ski region

• 6-day ski pass: 443 euros
• Kilometres of slopes: 412 km
• Average lunch price: 32,30 euros

The 4 Vallées ski region in the Swiss canton of Valais boasts over 412 kilometres of pistes and 68 lifts. From the central and highest peak, Mont Fort (3,330 m), an impressive 8 km long descent with a difference in altitude of over 1,600 m leads down into the valley for experts. Beginners and families with children can also look forward to many flat yet varied pistes with views of the surrounding mountains. And despite the size of 4 Vallées, the costs here remain moderate: a 6-day ski pass costs an average of 443 euros, a lunch in a mountain hut around 32,30 euros. A total of eight villages belong to the ski region, including Thyon, Verbier, Veysonnaz and Nendaz, where a variety of off-piste leisure activities such as shopping, restaurants and bars with alpine charm await.

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More favourable insider tips from SnowTrex

In addition to the ski resorts presented above, SnowTrex has other insider tips on offer where particularly cheap ski passes are available:

1. Located at the entrance to the Val d’Anniviers, the Vercorin ski area belongs to the ski region that bears the same name as the valley. At an altitude of up to 2,374 metres, a total of 35 kilometres of mainly blue and red slopes await visitors. A 6-day ski pass costs an average of 310.20 euros.
2. With 100 kilometres of slopes, winter sports enthusiasts will find the most extensive range of downhill skiing in the Val d’Anniviers ski region at the Grimentz – Zinal ski resort. A 6-day ski pass costs an average of 344.60 euros and allows you to ski at altitudes of up to 2,900 metres.
3. In the heart of the Jungfrau Region, within sight of the famous summit triumvirate of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, lies Meiringen-Hasliberg, one of the most affordable ski resorts in Switzerland. There, at an altitude of between 1,055 metres and 2,433 metres, almost 60 kilometres of slopes await ski enthusiasts, who pay an average of 325.20 euros for a 6-day ski pass.

You can find the entire evaluation and information on data collection in the large SnowTrex ranking The 50 best ski resorts in the Alps.

FAQs on cheap ski resorts in Switzerland

Which ski resort in Switzerland is affordable?

Engelberg-Titlis is particularly suitable for price-conscious winter sports enthusiasts, where a 6-day ski pass costs the equivalent of only 331 euros. Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen, with 151 kilometres of slopes, is also affordable at 437 euroos for a 6-day ski pass, while Saas-Fee offers guaranteed snow at 441 euros. These areas combine moderate prices with varied slopes for beginners, advanced skiers and professionals.

Where can winter sports enthusiasts eat lunch at affordable prices in Swiss ski huts?

Lunch in the huts in the eight most affordable ski resorts in Switzerland in our ranking costs between 25.50 euros and 33 euros. In Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen it costs 28.50 euros and in Engelberg-Titlis 33 euros.

Which ski resorts in Switzerland guarantee snow at fair prices?

The ski resorts of Engelberg-Titlis (3,020 m, 6-day ski pass: 331 euros) and Saas-Fee (3,600 m, 441 euros) offer snow-sure slopes at moderate prices thanks to their high altitude and modern snow-making facilities. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy reliable skiing on glacier and high mountain slopes in these regions.

Which affordable ski resorts in Switzerland are particularly suitable for families?

One of the family-friendly ski resorts in Switzerland is Arosa-Lenzerheide (6-day ski pass: 430 euros; lunch: 29.50 euros), which has many blue slopes for children. Ski resorts like this combine moderate ski pass prices with child-friendly slopes and family-friendly infrastructure.

Where are the most famous ski resorts in Switzerland?

There are many world-famous ski resorts in Switzerland. Among the best known are certainly the sophisticated St. Moritz, Davos, the highest town in Europe, and Laax, which is very popular with ski and snowboard freestylers. All three ski resorts are located in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland, on the border with Austria and Italy. Thanks to the big ski race on the Lauberhorn downhill run, Wengen in the canton of Bern in central Switzerland is on the lips of winter sports fans every year. Three ski resorts that should also be on the list are Verbier, Zermatt and Saas-Fee in the canton of Valais. The latter two are mainly known for their proximity to the legendary Matterhorn on the Italian border.