Seeking a skiing bargain this season? Head to Italy, research shows

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Italian destinations dominate a ranking of the best value European resorts for adults and family ski trips by Post Office Travel Money. Passo Tonale’s top ranking for families was largely because of low pricing for ski school and offering free children’s equipment hire when combined with renting adult equipment. Laura Plunkett, head of Post Office Travel Money, said: “Although sterling is currently stronger against currencies for most European ski resorts compared with last year, our latest comparison of prices in leading destinations shows that the cost of lift passes, equipment hire and ski school continues to vary by hundreds of pounds. “Italy is again looking great value, but Bulgaria offers a good alternative to more expensive ski resorts in Switzerland, France and Austria.” For more travel news and advice, listen to Simon Calder’s podcast