ski the rockies vs. ski the alps?

Gourmet dining. Ski lessons. Ski lift. Free wi-fi. Open bar, day and night. That sounds to us like the very definition of an all-inclusive ski vacation. And where would you find that? Um, not in the Rockies. In the Alps!

Our preferred provider, Club Med, has really great deals on all-inclusive packages at their ski resorts in France and Italy. If you've always thought that a family skiing vacation in Europe was out-of-reach, maybe it really isn't.

*Sample price is per person, per night, based on a 7-night stay in double occupancy in a Club category room on select weeks at Val Thorens Sensations, France, Peisey-Vallandry, France and Cervinia, Italy. Prices on other dates, room categories and/or at other resorts may vary. Blackout dates apply, including holidays and other dates. Offer requires a 7-night minimum stay. Available at select resorts. Does not include airfare. Valid for new individual bookings only for select travel dates with check-in on or after November 25, 2018 and check-out on or before May 4, 2019 and must be booked by October 11, 2018. Offer is subject to capacity control and may increase at any time.

That's a pretty good price, right? But how does it compare to the Rockies? Let's price it out! (Cue infographic! Ta-da!).

(1)Sample flights with American Airlines for travel January 13 to January 20, 2019, from New York (EWR) to Aspen, CO (ASE) booked on June 1st, 2018. 

(2)Price from Hotel Aspen for 2 adults in a Deluxe King room from January 13 to January 20, 2019, http://www.hotelaspen.com/ 

(3)Price based on the 6-day adult lift pass regular price for regular winter 2018 season: https://www.stayaspensnowmass.com/activities/aspen-snowmass-lift-ticket-pass-prices 

(4)Price based on 5 full-day adult group lessons regular price for winter 2018 season: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/plan-your-stay/lessons/adult-group-lessons 

General Conditions: Blackout dates apply, including holidays and other dates. Club Med Membership fees of $60 per adult and $30 per child are additional. Other restrictions apply including brochure terms and cancellation/change fees. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. CST#: 2020955-50.

Oh, wow! Did Huckleberry Travel just find you an affordable ski vacation in the Alps? I think we did! Now all you have to do is send us a note to book it!