COURCHEVEL, FRANCE - JANUARY 30: A General View during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on January 30, 2025 in Courchevel, France. (Photo by Paul Brechu/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
Is it cheaper for Americans to ski in Europe?

Skiing in Europe might be closer than Americans think — at least when it comes to price. Filming in France’s Three Valleys, CNN's Anna Cooban looks at why more US skiers are crossing the Atlantic, breaking down lift ticket costs and travel expenses to see whether a European ski trip can actually be cheaper than hitting the slopes at home.

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COURCHEVEL, FRANCE - JANUARY 30: A General View during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's Slalom on January 30, 2025 in Courchevel, France. (Photo by Paul Brechu/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)
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