Ski Resorts for Beginners

Tignes is linked to Val d'Isere and their shared ski area has few rivals. Experts love the almost limitless off-piste terrain and the snow sure slopes of the Grand Motte glacier which offer year-round skiing. However, although the Tignes ski area is extensive and suitable for all standards of ski...

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 ...

Cervinia, located at the end of the stunning Aosta Valley and set dramatically beneath the majestic Matterhorn, is a skier's paradise. Renowned for its reliable snow conditions, Cervinia offers expansive, sunny slopes that are perfect for intermediate skiers, allowing them to explore nearly the e...

Claviere is a small, traditional village, on the border between Italy and France. In fact the main route between Turin and Briancon goes through Claviere and then into France and the resort of Montgenevre. The slopes of Montgenevre are just as easily reached as those of the Italian side and the l...

Colfosco is a small and charming Süd-Tirolean village in a prime location on the famous Sella Ronda ski circuit. The six villages of the Alta Badia region - Corvara, Colfosco, San Cassiano, La Villa, La Val and Badia - are set in some of the most stunning scenery in the South Tyrol. The skiing...

The six villages of the Alta Badia region - Corvara, Colfosco, San Cassiano, La Villa, La Val and Badia - are set in some of the most stunning scenery in the South Tyrol. The skiing around these villages is varied and will suit all levels of skiing ability. The position is very central to the Sel...

Situated on the Italian/Austrian border you will find the Drei Zinnen ski area. The fact few people have heard about this area is in our opinion a good thing as it remains almost entirely unspoilt. The 115km of linked slopes centre on the resort of Sexten and fan out from the valley floor to ...

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...

The ski area of Kronplatz sits in the spectacular Dolomites mountain range in Italy and with only a minute percentage of skiers venturing here being British, this South Tyrol resort is a secret ski spot, waiting to be discovered. The large Kronplatz Mountain dominates the region, and once ski...