Ski Resorts for Beginners

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...

Cortina d'Ampezzo is one of the original classic alpine ski resorts, with great terrain and some truly jaw-dropping scenery. Although many of the resort's visitors will not even venture onto the pistes, the ski area is really fantastic, and home to some of the best on piste skiing in the Dolomite...

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...

Located at the foot of the Mont Blanc Mountain in the Aosta Valley, Courmayeur is one of Italy's most beloved and picturesque ski resorts. This enchanting village captivates visitors with its charming buildings, traffic-free cobbled streets, and a delightful array of shops, bars, restaurants, and...

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 115kms 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...

Madonna di Campiglio is a long-established and traditional town that is set in a wooded valley beneath the beautiful Brenta Dolomites with slopes in three linked sectors. The centre of the resort is compact and car free, there is also a frozen lake to add to its attraction. The lifts are within w...

Ortisei is a delightful valley town 9 kilometres from the better known Selva Val Gardena in Italy's world-famous Sella Ronda ski circuit. The resort is very upmarket and there are a wealth of high-end retail stores, shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Most of the centre is paved and car-free whic...