Tignes
Tignes has been hailed amongst the best ski resorts for beginners in the world. This popular destination offers a range of activities suitable for all, making it an ideal choice for group trips – particularly beginners.
With a diverse selection of gentle nursery slopes, Tignes provides ample opportunity to hone your skiing or boarding skills. Once you’ve gained confidence, you can progress to the selection of long, enjoyable blue runs to build up stamina and technique.
Additionally, Tignes’ high altitude ensures an extended ski season compared to most resorts, with excellent powder conditions that often last well into early spring. The resort also boasts a fantastic array of ski schools catering to all levels of ability.
A real bonus is that Tignes sits within the expansive Espace Killy ski area, meaning there is a wide variety of slopes, plus convenient access to neighbouring Val d’Isere.
Val d’Isère
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Val d’Isère is a paradise for skiers of all levels, as well as those who like to unwind in the evenings.
While it’s renowned for its challenging terrain, it also offers fantastic options for beginners. The resort features designated beginner areas with gentle slopes and wide, well-groomed runs, providing an ideal learning environment.
The excellent ski schools, such as Oxygène Ski School and Evolution 2, have experienced instructors who specialise in teaching beginners across a range of ages. The village itself exudes charm, with its traditional alpine architecture, cosy cafes, and bustling après-ski scene, ensuring a well-rounded skiing experience for first-time adults.
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Val Thorens
Val Thorens, part of the famous Three Valleys ski area is one of the best ski resorts for beginners, with access to over 50% of runs being a green or blue. It is perfect for beginners or mixed ability groups as the beginners can enjoy gentle slopes on the lower part of the mountain, while intermediate skiers can explore the wide pistes around the resort. Then advanced skiers and snowboarders can tackle the challenging runs at the top of the resort, including the famous Cime de Caron black run.
The resort itself has been voted the Best Ski Resort in the world on five different occasions. It’s not just the skiing that makes Val Thorens one of the best ski resorts for beginners, they have over 40 bars to choose from when it comes to apres ski, where you can find loud music and a great atmosphere after a long day on the slopes, something we are sure that first time skiers will come to love just as much as the skiing itself.
So whether you are looking forward to the food, apres, or the skiing itself, the French Alps have a host of beautiful ski resorts for beginners.
Les Arcs
Les Arcs is one of the best European ski resorts for beginners with a good selection of easy slopes for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, as well as easy access. The area has a free beginners’ lift and nursery slopes above every main village throughout the resort.
And the best part is it’s ideal for foodies as much as it is for novice skiers. Once you’re done on the slopes, you can make the most of the delicious French cuisine. Located in the Savoie region, there are plenty of regional specialities on offer to warm you up.
Whether you fancy traditional tartiflette, raclette cheese, or the local speciality of blueberry tart, you won’t be short of choice. The French Alps have a host of beautiful ski resorts for beginners.
Reberty 2000
Reberty 2000, part of the famous Three Valleys ski area is one of the best ski resorts for beginners, with access to over 50% of runs being a green or blue. It is perfect for beginners or mixed ability groups as the beginners can enjoy gentle slopes on the lower part of the mountain, while intermediate and advanced skiers can explore the wide pistes around the entire ski area.
Our chalets are ideally located right on the slopes so guests can ski-in, ski-out straight from the boot room. The positioning of our chalets makes Reberty 2000 one of the best ski resorts for beginners, with the ski school meeting right outside.
For foodies, Reberty has its own fantastic mountain restaurant (La Ferme). There are also plenty of lunch spots and apres bars accessible across the Three Valleys as you become more comfortable skiing throughout the week.
The accessibility of the slopes and ski school, combined with the vast ski area of the Three Valleys for other members of the group, makes Reberty 2000 one of the best ski resorts for beginners in the French Alps.
La Plagne
Situated in the Tarentaise Valley, La Plagne is a sprawling resort that caters to skiers of all abilities.
For beginners, the resort provides dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes and magic carpets, making it easy to get started. The ESF in La Plagne offers a range of lessons for beginners, including group lessons and private instruction.
Additionally, the resort offers a host of non-ski activities, such as snowshoeing, ice climbing, and bobsledding, providing ample options for those who want to explore beyond the slopes. If après is not your thing, La Plagne has a slightly more laid back vibe and historically has the better snow down low towards the end of the season.
Your First Time Skiing
Ultimately, France offers a plethora of exceptional ski resorts for beginners. From the iconic slopes of Val d’Isère to the car-free village of Avoriaz, each resort provides a unique experience tailored to beginners.
Whether you’re seeking gentle slopes, patient instructors, or a vibrant après-ski scene, France has it all. So, lace up your boots, grab your skis, and get ready for an unforgettable skiing adventure in one of France’s best resorts for first-time skiers.
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Remember, we are not a travel agent; we are the tour operator that directly creates and runs all the holidays that you find here so we know the chalets intimately and can answer all your questions. If you’re looking for the best ski resorts for beginners, we’ve got you covered.
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