Skiing with children in the Dolomites costs less than many families expect, because the Dolomiti Superski pass has some of the most generous child discounts in the Alps. Young children ski free, juniors pay 30% less, and there are a few rules that decide whether you get the deal or pay full price. Here is what children pay in winter 2026/27, and how to buy their passes without surprises.
Free passes for young children
Children born between 2019 and 2023 get a free ski pass when an adult or senior buys a full-price pass at the same time. The conditions matter:
- One free child per paying adult. Two parents can take two young children free; a third young child pays the child rate.
- Same pass, same days. The child's pass must be the same type and duration as the adult's: a six-day adult pass gives a six-day free child pass.
- Bought together. Adult and child passes must be bought in the same transaction.
- Bring ID. Every age discount needs an official ID or passport for the child. A self-declaration is not accepted.
Without a paying adult, a child born 2019 to 2023 gets 50% off the adult price instead. The free-child deal also does not combine with some special products, such as Superdays and Dolomiti SkiMyWay, so check before you choose one of those.
Juniors: 30% off
Juniors born between 2009 and 2018 pay 30% less than adults for day and multi-day passes. In high season that makes a day pass about €62 instead of €89. For a family week, it adds up quickly: a six-day high-season adult pass is €453, so a junior pays about €317 for the same pass.
What a family week costs
As a rough example for six days in high season, with two parents, a 6-year-old and a 12-year-old:
- Two adult passes: 2 × €453 = €906
- The 6-year-old (born 2020): free with one of the adult passes
- The 12-year-old (born 2014): about €317
That is roughly €1,220 for the whole family, before insurance. Outside high season, the adult six-day price drops to €407, and the junior price drops with it.
Dolomiti Superski charges high-season prices over Christmas and New Year, in February and in some weekends and holiday weeks. Travelling in early December, January (after Epiphany) or March is the easiest way to save.
Do you need the full Dolomiti Superski pass?
Not always. The full pass covers twelve ski areas and is the best value if you plan to explore. But families with small children often stay in one area, and many valleys sell local passes that cost less, for example for Alpe di Siusi, Carezza or Obereggen. Children's beginner areas sometimes have their own cheap tickets, or are free for ski-school pupils. Ask at the ticket office what fits your plan before buying the biggest pass.
Some valleys also run their own family offers. Carezza, for example, lets children up to 8 ski free with a paying adult, and Val Gardena has run spring family weeks with free passes for children. These change every season, so check the local tourist office.
Seniors and grandparents
If grandparents come along, skiers born in 1961 or earlier get 10% off day and multi-day passes. A senior who buys a full-price pass can also bring one young child free, just like a parent.
Insurance and helmets
Two extras are compulsory for children as well as adults: a helmet for every skier and snowboarder, and third-party liability insurance. The insurance is not included in the pass, but you can add daily cover when you buy it. See our guide to Dolomites ski rules, helmets and insurance.
Tips for buying children's passes
- Buy online or at the ticket office, but note that some family offers are only sold in person, where staff can check IDs.
- Keep the receipt and the cards safe. Passes are personal, and children lose things.
- Check birth years, not ages. Discounts use the year of birth, so a child's category does not change on their birthday during the season.
- Plan ski school and passes together. Many ski schools need children to have a pass from the first day. Our guide to ski schools for kids explains how courses work.
Still choosing where to go? Compare the options in the best family ski areas in the Dolomites.
Rules, prices and dates change every season. We checked them in October 2026 against official sources; always confirm with the ski area or operator before you travel.
