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Best for beginners
Learning to ski is much easier when you're in the right resort, with gentle slopes, excellent ski lessons and plenty of opportunities to build confidence.
With dedicated beginner areas, excellent ski schools and plenty of gentle runs to progress onto, these resorts help new skiers gain confidence while enjoying everything the mountains have to offer.
We've highlighted a few of our favourite beginner-friendly resorts below, but do call our team to discover more.
Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley
Les Saisies
- Panoramic Mont Blanc views from slopes and accommodation across resort
- Historically reliable snow conditions supported by a natural microclimate
- Excellent ski-in/ski-out accommodation options with spa facilities available
Maurienne Valley
Val Cenis
- Excellent for beginners and intermediates with long scenic pistes
- A real hidden gem with authentic charm and welcoming atmosphere
- Wide range of apartments and a hotel, many with spa facilities
Tarentaise
La Rosière
- Sunny south-facing resort with beautiful views along the Tarentaise Valley
- Access to 198km Franco-Italian ski area including La Thuile
- Excellent beginner slopes and family-friendly ski areas throughout resort
Tarentaise
Tignes 1800
- Ski-in/ski-out apartments beside Boisses gondola for effortless access
- Quiet, modern village atmosphere away from main Tignes crowds
- Boutique residences with spa facilities and high-quality interiors
Mont Blanc & Chamonix Valley
Notre Dame de Bellecombe
- Authentic alpine village charm with beautiful traditional architecture and setting
- In the Espace Diamant ski area, along with Les Saisies, for a wide range of scenic pistes
- Choice of comfortable central accommodation close to slopes and ski school
Oisans
Chamrousse
- Location close to Grenoble allows for easy access making travel straightforward
- Forest skiing with scenic runs and panoramic views over Grenoble
- Great for families with varied slopes and dedicated facilities
Paradiski
Plagne Centre
- The crossroads to the La Plagne side of the Paradiski ski areas
- The main hub of La Plagne with best amenities
- Excellent ski-in/ski-out accommodation in central locations
Oisans
Les 2 Alpes
- High-altitude glacier skiing ensures excellent snow conditions throughout season
- Wide range of accommodation including apartments, self-catered chalets and hotels
- Many ski-in/ski-out or centrally located stays close to lifts
Grand Massif
Samoëns
- Access to Grand Massif ski area with varied terrain
- Traditional atmosphere in the heart of the village with excellent restaurants and local charm
- Wide range of accommodation from luxury apartments to chalets
Southern Alps
Isola 2000
- One of the sunniest resorts with reliable snow at altitude
- Just 90 minutes from Nice and Mediterranean coastline access
- Good value, practical apartments close to slopes and amenities
Aravis-Annecy Mountains
Le Grand Bornand
- Beautiful traditional village setting with authentic Savoyard alpine atmosphere
- High-quality apartments with spa facilities and spacious living areas
- Great mix of slopes for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers
Portes du Soleil
Avoriaz
- Completely car-free resort with true ski-in/ski-out throughout
- Central location within vast 600km Portes du Soleil ski area
- Wide choice of apartments and hotels across different resort areas
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