The Ikon Pass now covers nine ski areas across five European countries – including two additions, Megève and Valle d’Aosta. Here’s what’s actually on the pass right now, what it costs, and a few ways to string the resorts together into one trip.
What the Ikon Pass Gets You in Europe
The Ikon Pass is a multi-resort season pass that bundles access to major ski areas across North America, Japan, and Europe onto one card. For Alps skiers, the appeal is straightforward: instead of buying separate lift tickets at every resort you visit, one pass gets you a set number of days at each of nine European destinations across five countries, with no need to commit to a single base resort for the whole season.
For 2026/27, the full Ikon Pass runs from $1,449 for an adult, with the Ikon Base Pass at $1,019. Both prices have crept up again this year (Alterra, which owns Ikon, has raised prices most seasons), so it’s worth buying early if you’re set on it. Ikon typically pulls the pass off sale in December and prices step up a few times before then.
European Resorts on the Pass
Switzerland – Zermatt Matterhorn (glacier skiing under the Matterhorn, terrain open into summer); St. Moritz (the Engadin valley’s connected areas, plus an old-money Alpine town worth wandering).
Austria – Kitzbühel (combined access across Kitzbühel, Kirchberg, and Mittersill); Ischgl/Samnaun (the cross-border Silvretta Arena).
France – Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley (Grands Montets, Brévent-Flégère, Les Houches); Megève (added for 25/26 and still on it – note that Megève doesn’t do remote activation, you have to visit one of their ticket offices in person to redeem days).
Italy – Dolomiti Superski (the big one: 12 resorts including Cortina d’Ampezzo, Val Gardena, Kronplatz, and Alta Badia across 1,200+ km); Valle d’Aosta (also new last season – five mountains: Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino/Matterhorn with cross-border access into Zermatt, Espace San Bernardo, Monterosa Ski, and Pila).
Andorra – Grandvalira, including Ordino Arcalís and Pal Arinsal – often the best-value stop on the pass.
Ikon Pass vs. Ikon Base Pass
| Ikon Pass | Ikon Base Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (adult) | From $1,449 | From $1,019 |
| Days per European resort | 7 | 5 |
| Blackout dates | None | Applies during peak holiday weeks |
| Friends & family discount | 15 days at 25% off | 10 days at 25% off |
A Few Trip Pairings
- Chamonix → Megève (same valley, easy to combine)
2. Valle d’Aosta → Zermatt (Cervino’s lifts cross straight into Zermatt)
3. Dolomiti Superski → St. Moritz → Zermatt (the classic multi-region run).
Frequently Asked Questions
What European resorts are on the Ikon Pass for 2026/27?
Nine ski areas across five countries:
- Switzerland: Zermatt Matterhorn and St. Moritz
- France: Kitzbühel and Ischgl/Samnaun in Austria; Chamonix Mont-Blanc Valley and Megève
- Italy: Dolomiti Superski and Valle d’Aosta (five mountains – Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Cervino/Matterhorn, Espace San Bernardo, Monterosa Ski, and Pila)
- Andorra: Grandvalira
Is Megève on the Ikon Pass?
Yes – Megève joined the Ikon Pass for the 2025/26 season and is still on it for 2026/27. One catch: you can’t activate your days remotely. You have to visit one of Megève’s ticket offices in person (Chamois, Rochebrune, or Mont d’Arbois) to redeem them.
How many days does the Ikon Pass give at each European resort?
The full Ikon Pass gives 7 days at each European destination with no blackout dates. The Ikon Base Pass gives 5 days per resort, with blackout dates during peak holiday weeks.
What’s the difference between the Ikon Pass and Ikon Base Pass in Europe?
Same resort list either way. The Base Pass gives fewer days per resort (5 vs. 7) and carries blackout dates over peak holiday weeks that the full pass doesn’t have. The full pass also comes with a bigger friends-and-family discount — 15 days at 25% off, versus 10 on the Base Pass.
How much does the Ikon Pass cost for 2026/27?
The full Ikon Pass starts at $1,449 for an adult; the Ikon Base Pass starts at $1,019. Prices typically step up a few times before the pass goes off sale in December, so buying earlier in the season is cheaper.
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