It may be inextricably linked to the sun, sea and summer, but that doesn’t mean there are no opportunities for winter sports in Greece. However, due to the fact that the emphasis was on summer tourism, Greek ski resorts they offer valuable experience but still have a long way to go to become a competitive winter destination, especially when it comes to high-level athletes.

And last year can be considered the best in decades as the mountains have been covered in snow since December and the corona virus has made overland travel easier, but this year it looks like it will be a tougher year due to summer and especially her accuracy.

Price increase for all skis

In this context Price a trip to a ski resort is the first thing a potential visitor will consider.

According to “K” a member of the Union of ski centers of Greece Alexandros Noulikas, the energy crisis has brought increased operating costs at all ski resorts in our country – expenses that are supposed to be passed on to visitors in one way or another.

By selecting each ski resort, you will be able to see prices for an adult day pass, as well as for ski or snowboard rental (without other clothing equipment). Data analysis: Pavlos Methodius.

Comparison with abroad

How expensive skis are depends on two factors: how much tracks and especially how much elevators It has. Also, it's a "law" that prices vary weekend and peak season.

Be that as it may, due to the geomorphology in Greece, we have less than 20 active ski resorts with small, generally easy trails, when there are hundreds of ski resorts in countries such as Austria, Italy, France and Switzerland.

Surely a neighbor Bulgaria it is an extremely competitive area. to me 46 euro the day passes in the high season, Bansko it may have fewer lifts than Parnassus (14 vs. 17), but its pistes stretch for 75km (vs. 36 in Fterolakka and Kelaria) and reach the village, and there are enticing holiday packages.

More generally Balkans take over when it comes to benefit to price ratio. At the largest ski resort in Serbia Kopaonikday pass varies from 31-33 eurosand at two ski resorts in Hell Montenegro prices start from 15 euro. Croatia and Albania have small ski resorts, but these have been under development in recent years.

And in countries that are considered more expensive, there are plenty of options for any wallet. A few euros more than in Greece, you can get a taste of the Italian Alps for Modole (from 42 euro high season) or discover destinations in France outside of expensive Courchevel, such as Forest 7 Lo (from 37 euro for people over 30 years old, with many different offers when booking online, including bus travel).

Even in seemingly unattainable directions, the price is proportional to the benefits. For example, in one of the most expensive winter resorts in Europe Zermatt Switzerland, day ski pass costs EUR 89.50but includes a train transfer to the ski resort, 200 km of slopes and a connection to the two neighboring ski resorts of Cervinia and Valtournand in Italy for cross-border skiing.

Of course, the question of airplane ticketsher accommodation and those who are there expenses. Of course, in many ski resorts in Europe - even the most expensive or large ones - you can find affordable accommodation and cheaper food than in Greece.

Experts on the subject explain that the "key" is early booking tickets for several months in advance, and it's no secret that near the famous winter resorts there are much cheaper villages and ski resorts with the same quality facilities.

In any case, careful research and the search for profitable offers are necessary. And, both in Greece and abroad, the teaching seems to apply to a great extent. "what you pay for is what you get".

Are the benefits worth what we pay?

In this light, prices in our country can objectively be somewhat better compared to the rest of Europe, but privileges and infrastructure.