Skiers sloping off to Switzerland will face much higher prices this season, it was revealed.

Instead, the best bargains are likely to be found in Bulgaria, according to a ski resort report from Britain’s Post Office Travel Money. It showed prices had risen by more than 26 per cent in Switzerland, caused by a combination of a plunging pound against the Swiss franc and higher resort charges.

Looking at ski costs at resorts in 10 countries, including Canada and the US, the report found Adelboden in Switzerland was the most expensive of the European resorts.

The cost of six-day ski prices and basic commodities, such as eating out and drinks, was as high as £654 in Adelboden but as low as £263 at Bansko in Bulgaria.

The North American resorts were the most expensive – with Killington in Vermont costing £683 and Banff in Alberta, Canada, costing £674.

Post Office Travel Money head Sarah Munro said: “With more pressure on the pocket than ever before, resort costs are likely to be a key factor in determining resort choice this year.

“Skiers on a budget have great value resorts to choose from if they head east to Bulgaria and Slovenia or west to Andorra. Italy is also looking good for those skiers who prefer skiing in one of the long-established favourites.”