2026/2027 European Ski Season Dates
A new winter is on its way, and resorts across Europe are already confirming when the lifts start turning for 2026/2027. Early birds can be on snow from as soon as 2nd October at Sölden, while Hintertux Glacier and Cervinia keep runs open all year round for anyone who simply can’t wait for the season proper. For most other resorts, opening weekends land through November and December, so locking in your dates now is the easiest way to get ahead of the crowds, the best rates and the widest choice of accommodation. Whether you’re chasing fresh powder in the French Alps, big mountain views in Austria, or the legendary Dolomites runs of Italy, we’ve pulled together the latest 2026/2027 opening and closing dates for every resort we cover, so you can start planning with confidence. And once your dates are set, Ski-Lifts has reliable, stress-free transfers to every ski resort on the list, so all that’s left to plan is the après-ski.
Ready to hit the slopes this season without a hitch? Let’s get your ski journey started in style!

Andorra ski resort opening dates
| Andorra La Vella | 4th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Andorra La Vella ski transfers |
| Canillo | 4th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Canillo ski transfers |
| Pas de la Casa | 4th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Pas de la Casa ski transfers |
| Soldeu | 4th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Soldeu ski transfers |

Austria ski resort opening dates
| Hintertux | Open ALL year round | Hintertux ski transfers |
| St Anton | 2nd Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | St Anton ski transfers |
| Ischgl | 26th Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Ischgl ski transfers |
| Kitzbühel | 6th Nov 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Kitzbühel ski transfers |
| Mayrhofen | 5th Dec 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Mayrhofen ski transfers |
| Solden | 2nd Oct 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Solden ski transfers |
| Seefeld | 5th Dec 2026 – 29th March 2027 | Seefeld ski transfers |
| Obergurgl | 19th Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Obergurl ski transfers |
| Lech | 2nd Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Lech ski transfers |

Bulgaria ski resort opening dates
| Bankso | 12th Dec 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Bankso ski transfers |
| Borovets | 19th Dec 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Borovets ski transfers |

France ski resort opening dates
| Alpe D’Huez | 5th Dec 2026 – 25th April 2027 | Alpe D’Huez ski transfers |
| Avoriaz | 11th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Avoriaz ski transfers |
| Chamonix | 28th Nov 2026 – 3rd May 2027 | Chamonix ski transfers |
| Courchevel | 4th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Courchevel ski transfers |
| Flaine | 5th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Flaine ski transfers |
| La Plagne | 12th Dec 2026 – 25th April 2027 | La Plagne ski transfers |
| La Tania | 4th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | La Tania ski transfers |
| Les Gets | 11th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Les Gets ski transfers |
| Les Menuires | 5th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Les Menuires ski transfers |
| Méribel | 5th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Meribel ski transfers |
| Val d’Isere | 28th Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Val d’Isere ski transfers |
| Val Thorens | 21st Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Val Thorens ski transfers |
| Tignes | 21st Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Tignes ski transfers |
| Morzine | 11th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Morzine ski transfers |

Germany ski resort opening dates
| Garmisch | 27th Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Gamisch ski transfers |

Italy ski resort opening dates
| Arabba | 28th Nov 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Arabba ski transfers |
| Cervinia | Open ALL year round | Cervinia ski transfers |
| Cortina | 21st Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Cortina ski transfers |
| Sauze d’oulx | 28th Nov 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Sauze d’oulx ski transfers |
| Sestriere | 28th Nov 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Sestriere ski transfers |
| Courmayeur | 28th Nov 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Courmayeur ski transfers |
| Livigno | 28th Nov 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Livigno ski transfers |
| Madonna Di Campiglio | 21st Nov 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Madonna Di Campiglio ski transfers |
| Selva Val Gardena | 4th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Selva Val Gardena ski transfers |

Norway ski resort opening dates
| Beitostolen | 28th Nov 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Beitostolen ski transfers |
| Geilo | 5th Dec 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Geilo ski transfers |
| Hafjell | 5th Dec 2026 – 11th April 2027 | Hafjell ski transfers |
| Hemsedal | 5th Dec 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Hemsedal ski transfers |
| Trysil | 28th Nov 2026 – 18th April 2027 | Trysil ski transfers |

Slovenia ski resort opening dates
| Kranjska Gora | 5th Dec 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Kranjska Gora ski transfers |

Switzerland ski resort opening dates
| Davos | 13th Nov 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Davos ski transfers |
| Klosters | 13th Nov 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Klosters ski transfers |
| Gstaad | 27th Nov 2026 – 4th April 2027 | Gstaad ski transfers |
| Saas Fee | 24th Oct 2026 – 2nd May 2027 | Saas Fee ski transfers |
| Verbier | 14th Nov 2026 – 25th April 2027 | Verbier ski transfers |