“Completely unjustified” prices rises for ski passes in Italy this winter mean the sport is at risk of becoming the exclusive privilege of the wealthy, the president of an Italian consumers’ association has warned. A “Dolomiti Superski” pass, granting access to all 12 resorts in the pricey Dolomites, will set skiers back €86 (£75) a day this season. Meanwhile, the cost of seasonal ski passes will range from between €755 per adult in Roccaraso to as much as €1,800 in the Aosta valley. The cost of hiring ski equipment has also gone up, as have hotel and restaurant prices. Despite the price rises, Italy is still a cheaper place to ski in western Europe than Switzerland, France and Austria.

Source: The Guardian October 28, 2025 14:37 UTC