Three Valleys Lift Pass - Up and Down
Three Valleys Lift Pass - Up and Down
Published : 21-May-2009 08:34
A six day lift ticket for the world's largest ski area, the Three Valleys, will increase by three percent from 225 Euros last season to 232 Euros in high season (151 Euros off-peak).However if the pound continues to strengthen the costs for Brits is likely to be lower next winter – currently 232 Euros equals about 204 pounds, when at the pound's lowest point last winter 225 Euros equalled 215 pounds, or around six percent more than Brits would currently have to pay for next season's more expensive ticket.
This decreased cost scenario is likely to play out for Brits visiting ski resorts across Europe (except Iceland and Scotland) and North America next winter and apply to all purchases in resort, so long as the pound does not weaken again.
In France a dramatic decrease recently announced to VAT on restaurant bills – from around 20% to around 5%, should help bring costs down in resort too.
If there are signs of a falling pound in the autumn it may be possible, in some cases, to pre-purchase lift tickets online in advance at the better rate.
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