How much have skiing prices increased in Switzerland in 2026?

A recent study by Bank Cler and research institute BAK Economics has found that skiing prices in Switzerland have risen by 6 percent, on average, in 2026 compared to 2025. The cost for a family, couple or student to ski varies by location.

Cost of skiing in Switzerland risen by 6 percent

The popular winter sport and pastime in Switzerland is getting more expensive. A study by Bank Cler and BAK Economics has revealed that the average price of skiing, which includes an eight-day ski pass, ski school and ski rental, has gone up by an average of 6 percent compared to 2025.

The study is conducted annually to compare skiing costs across 14 different Swiss ski resorts. Ski passes in particular have seen a 10 percent increase in price this year across all resorts and types of tickets. 

According to the study, those who want to take advantage of the February “ski week” school holiday will “have to pay significantly more than those who booked their ski vacation early”.

Zermatt and St. Moritz most expensive places to ski

The report found that prices vary depending on where people choose to go skiing. When comparing skiing prices for a family of four, couples and students, the cheapest places to ski are Airolo, Andermatt-Sedrun and Engelberg-Titlis. 

Ski-fans will pay more to hit the slopes in Zermatt, St. Moritz and Flims-Laax-Falera. In Zermatt, for example, a family ski pass can cost up to 1.524 Swiss francs.

The ski resorts that saw the most significant increase in price compared to 2025 are St. Moritz (11,3 percent), Flims-Laax-Falera (13,6 percent) and Engelberg-Titlis (12 percent), reports SRF.

Ski resorts are increasingly using dynamic pricing, where the price you pay varies depending on when you book. As such, skiers can benefit from booking earlier and often get a lower price, according to the study. Furthermore, combined ski passes, which let you ski in several resorts for the entire season, can also save skiers some money.