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European gateways offer affordable access for US skiers this season

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European gateways offer affordable access for US skiers this season
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As the ski season approaches, travelers from the United States are increasingly considering European destinations due to lower costs and efficient travel options. While skiing in popular U.S. resorts can be expensive, European alternatives offer cheaper lift tickets and more affordable flights.

For those planning a European ski vacation, several gateway airports provide convenient access to renowned ski resorts across the continent.

Zurich Airport (ZRH) serves as a major hub for SWISS International Airlines and other Lufthansa Group carriers. "With a variety of nonstop connections to cities across the United States, the airport can be an excellent gateway for those traveling to the Alps," offering access to destinations like Elm and Braunwald via its railway station.

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Geneva Airport (GVA) offers efficient access to resorts such as Chamonix/Mont Blanc and Les Gets. "This facility offers flights to destinations across the globe," though American travelers may need connecting flights.

Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), one of France's largest airports, provides connectivity through Air France, Transavia, and easyJet. Nearby resorts include Tignes-Val D'Isere and Alpe d'Huez. Passengers might require connections via Paris or London due to limited direct transatlantic flights.

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is ideal for visiting Italian alpine resorts like Champoluc and Zermatt. It hosts daily flights from major U.S. airlines and features robust regional train services connecting visitors across the Alps.

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), often overlooked as a ski gateway, offers access to Eastern Alps destinations such as Cortina D'Ampezzo. Nonstop U.S.-Venice flights are limited mainly to summer months, so travelers should expect connections during ski season.

These airports each have their own railway links facilitating easy transfers from plane to slopes.

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