Dolomiti Skiers to Receive €30m in Compensation

The Italian antitrust authority has concluded its investigation into the Dolomiti Superski ski lift operators' consortium over alleged restrictions on competition. Skiers will receive compensation and discounts totaling €30m ($34.6m)  as a result.

The consortium's members operate in 12 well-known Italian resorts, including Cortina d'Ampezzo. The authority suspected them of distorting competition by coordinating ski pass prices across an area with about 1,200 km of ski runs.

The compensation scheme, proposed by Dolomiti Superski and accepted by the antitrust authority, applies to people who purchased one-day or multi-day ski passes during the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. Those who choose a voucher toward a future ski pass will receive compensation equal to 30% of the amount paid, while those who opt for a refund will receive 20%.

The consumer association Assoutenti has criticized the decision, arguing that it disadvantages people requesting a refund and noting that compensation will be available only until the allocated fund is exhausted.

According to Assoutenti, the price of a one-day Dolomiti Superski ski pass rose by 28.4% between 2021 and 2025.

(Reuters, Lud)