Ski Resorts for Beginners

Valmorel is one purpose-built family ski resort which actually fulfils its ambition. Built in the 1970's to create a traffic free mountain village using only traditional Savoyarde stone and wood for the largely slope-side accommodation it is very attractive, practical and brilliant for families l...

Val Thorens is the highest resort in the Alps and one of the most snow sure, with North facing slopes guaranteeing good snow for a long season. It is a classic purpose-built resort and reasonably compact with lots of convenient slope-side accommodation. Located close to the accommodation are the ...

Folgarida is part of the Trentino region which is made up of a number of ski resorts. We recommend ski holidays in Folgarida as we think it is a hidden gem. With its traditional style and easy access to the lifts from most of the hotels it makes for a convenient place to stay, whether for a weeke...

Arosa is frequently described as the classic all-round winter resort. Think an isolated, snowy Swiss village, with skating on a frozen lake, horse-drawn sleighs jingling along and people strolling around in fur coats and you have Arosa! At 1800 metres it is certainly snow-sure, high and remot...

Les Crosets is a very small resort set on the sunny plateau above Champery. At nearly 1,700 metres altitude it has a great snow record and being small just about all the accommodation in this micro-resort gives ski in ski out access to the gentle skiing of the surrounding area. This makes Les Cro...