Feb 29 2008
Livigno Italy Is The Place To Ski Duty Free
France, Austria and Switzerland are some of the most famous ski resorts for British skiers and snowboarders. But these traditional favourites are now also some of the most expensive places to get your snow fix. It’s not uncommon to pay 7 Euros or more for an après ski beer in ski bars in Val D’isere or Kitzbuhel - and cheap accommodation can also be hard to find.
Many skiers are looking to Eastern Europe for a cheaper ski trip, but while there are certainly bargains to be found in the Balkans, the resorts tend be less developed than in Western Europe and offer less extensive terrain. So what does the cash strapped skier do?