The beautiful place in Italy named best for a 'cheap' adventure holiday

Being on a budget does not have to mean forgoing a holiday as the continent is also home to an array of lesser-known destinations that don't cost a fortune to visit. Cost-of-living data and long-term exchange rates from across the continent has been compiled to create a list of the top destinations for 2025 that won't break the bank. The best affordable holiday destinations for 2025 when it comes to an affordable adventure is Bardonecchia, reports.

Bardonecchia is an town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, in the Piedmont region with Turin and Chambery being the closest . This charming town is famed for being a traditional mountain village offering breathtaking mountain views, endless lakes and rivers and prime skiing facilities with top-class ski resorts at a fraction of the price compared to its more popular European neighbours.

Bardonecchia is an outdoor lover's dream thanks to its prime location on the French-Italian border.

The resort also boasts an ideal snow record, loved by all thanks to its friendly and tranquil ambiance felt throughout but best of all, experiencing this Italian dream spot works out far cheaper than expected.

According to The Times, the average prices for coffee worked out at £1.50 with an evening meal setting you back only £15, all washed down with a pint of beer at only £2.50

According to Business Eye, Bardonecchia is the cheapest resort for a week's lift pass, equipment hire, ski school, lunches and drinks and is generally less expensive than ski resorts found in France, Austria, or Switzerland.

In fact, it's been named the "best-value" ski resort in Europe that provides a more budget-friendly ski holiday experience for all.

The Times wrote of Bardonecchia and said: "Home to 62 miles of forested pistes across three areas, this Italian ski resort has topped the Post Office Travel Money's annual Ski Resort Report for the last two years."

The survey report came to this conclusion after analysing 36 European resort prices for adult skiers.

Research found that of six Italian bases in the top ten, Bardonecchia estimated to typically cost visitors roughly £544 per week which includes the week's lift pass, equipment hire, ski school attendance, lunches and drinks.

To put that price in comparison, a similar trip in Tignes or Saas-Fee would come out at roughly £968 and £1,132 respectively.

"Close to the French border, Bardonecchia is a laid-back, traditional village with many self-catered homes and hotels that afford ski-in-ski-out convenience," added the publication.

"There's also a good record of snow, and options for all levels - including a black run used in the 2006 Winter Olympics."

The surrounding area was even revamped for the 2006 Olympics, providing even more prime options when it comes to modern amenities all mixed with a historic and friendly atmosphere.

There are also packages available such as Crystal Ski which offers an impressive choice of comfortable apartments to classic mountain hotels that also includes transfers from Turin.