The lowest-cost family ski resorts for 2026/27

For two adults and children aged 4 and 9 on a budget, these three have the lowest estimated cost of the 90 resorts we cover: Puy-Saint-Vincent, Les Orres and Belle Plagne. In the week of 15 February 2027, the trip comes to an estimated £2,900 to £5,950 for the family, with flights, accommodation, lift passes, ski school and hire.

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Skiers on the busy beginner area at the foot of Puy-Saint-Vincent 1600, below rocky snow-dusted peaks — Photo: A. Delesse (Prométhée) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Number 1: Puy-Saint-Vincent

Hautes-Alpes, France · Budget prices

Slopes from 1,150 m · 41 km of runs · 12 lifts

Why it fits

Easy runs for your 4-year-old: 63% of the area’s mapped runs are beginner runs. Your 4-year-old can join group lessons at the English-speaking ski school, which take children from age 3. Lift passes are listed as free for under-5s, which covers your 4-year-old. An adult lift pass costs €44 a day in 2026/27, below the €69 we count as a mid-range day pass.

Crèche from 18 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 3, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, group lessons from age 3
Free lift pass for under-5s
Ski-in / ski-out at some places to stay

For non-skiers: 4 things listed, such as bowling and synthetic-rink skating.

Estimated family trip£2,900 to £5,900

Typical: about £4,350

Our estimate for 2 adults and 2 children, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £860 to £2,020
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,210 to £2,560
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £410 to £610
Ski school for the children: £220 to £370
Ski and boot hire: £190 to £330

A snowboarder on a sunny piste at Les Orres, above larch woods, with snowy peaks across the valley — Photo: Ozzy Delaney · CC BY 2.0

Number 2: Les Orres

Hautes-Alpes, France · Budget prices

Slopes from 1,552 m · 54 km of runs · 21 lifts

Why it fits

Easy runs for your 4-year-old: 43% of the area’s mapped runs are beginner runs. Lift passes are listed as free for under-5s, which covers your 4-year-old. An adult lift pass costs €45.50 a day in 2026/27, below the €69 we count as a mid-range day pass. Budget prices, in line with your budget.

Crèche from 6 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 6, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, youngest age for group lessons not published
Free lift pass for under-5s
Ski-in / ski-out at some places to stay

For non-skiers: ice skating.

Estimated family trip£2,900 to £5,950

Typical: about £4,400

Our estimate for 2 adults and 2 children, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £860 to £2,020
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,210 to £2,560
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £430 to £630
Ski school for the children: £220 to £390
Ski and boot hire: £190 to £340

The chalet-style buildings of Belle Plagne below snowy peaks, with skiers on the piste in front — Photo: DimiTalen · CC0

Number 3: Belle Plagne

Savoie, France · Budget prices

Slopes from 1,217 m · 186 km of runs · 74 lifts

Why it fits

Easy runs for your 4-year-old: 64% of the area’s mapped runs are beginner runs. Your 4-year-old is too young for group lessons at the English-speaking ski school, which take children from age 5. Ask about private lessons. Lift passes are listed as free for under-5s, which covers your 4-year-old. Budget prices, in line with your budget.

Crèche from 5 months, open to visiting families
Kids’ club from age 3, open to visiting families
English-speaking ski school, group lessons from age 5
Free lift pass for under-5s
Ski-in / ski-out at some places to stay

For non-skiers: spa and snowshoeing.

Estimated family trip£3,200 to £5,950

Typical: about £4,500

Our estimate for 2 adults and 2 children, 7 nights. Check live prices before you book.

Return flights, bags and transfers: £860 to £2,020
Accommodation · 7 nights: £1,020 to £1,780
Lift passes · 6 ski days: £680 to £1,000
Ski school for the children: £360 to £610
Ski and boot hire: £310 to £530

About these estimates. Prices looked up in October 2026, for trips from the UK. Flights are a wide range. Accommodation follows the resort’s own February 2027 half-term prices where we found them, and lift passes, ski school and hire follow its 2026/27 adult day pass. Food, insurance, adult lessons and childcare are extra, and children under 3 have no ski costs. Check free lift pass terms and live prices before you book. How we pick these

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