Ski areas for beginners - wide and easy pistes!
The first time can be difficult - but it doesn't have to be. Those who are considering making their first moves on the piste will be tremendously relieved when finding the right conditions for them in the ski area. You can tell that a ski area is designed for beginners based on several different factors that should be present. Blue pistes are flat and usually wide, allowing for plenty of space to make your first turns during your ski holiday. A large selection of easy, blue pistes near the valley is optimal for beginners. Special, separated beginner areas provide for safety, especially for children. Magic carpets and rope lifts will take you up the mountain. Far away from the action normally found on the piste, you can take your time and consider your first ride down the piste under the watchful eye of a well-trained ski and snowboard instructor.
We're presenting a selection of ski areas to you here, all of which offer the right conditions for beginners, like a large selection of blue pistes, a special beginners area, and a good ski school.
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The 4-star chalet-style accommodation Les Hauts de Valmeinier is situated in the highest part of Valmeinier, directly on the slope. Restaurants, supermarkets and sports shops are located nearby. The centre is only approx. 250 m away. The …
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Hotel Pezina
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7 nights incl. lift pass & HB
from 18/12/21
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The comfortable Hotel Pezina is located in the centre of the village of Flirsch, approx. 30 m from the ski bus stop. The ski area and the famous party resort of St. Anton are approx. 13 km away and can be reached comfortably with the free ski bus …
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The comfortable 4-star Alpine Hotel Ramsauerhof is located approx. 500 m from the resort centre, about 800 m away from the Ramsberg lift and approx. 2.5 km from the Horberg lift. There is a ski bus stop directly in front of the house, and you can …
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The cosy Chalets de SuperDévoluy are situated in the heart of SuperDévoluy and offer great views. The nearest lifts are only approx. 200 m away. The resort centre with pubs, restaurants and numerous shops is also only approx. 100 - 200 m from the …
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The popular Résidence La Turra is one of our most beautiful residences in France and is located directly on the piste. The resort centre is only approx. 300 m away. The first-class facilities, including a reception with free Wi-Fi access, luggage …
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The comfortable Chalets de la Ramoure are situated right on the piste. The centre of Valfréjus is about 300 m away. The reception with Wi-Fi is located in the approx. 100 m distant Résidence La Turra, where you can also make use of the outdoor …
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The comfortable Résidence Les Chalets du Verdon is located in Val d'Allos - La Foux, directly on the piste and in close proximity to the lift and various shops and restaurants. The free ski bus stops approx. 100 m from the building. The modern …
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The cosy Résidence Les Bergers lies only about 300 m away from the piste, which allows you to reach the lift in a relaxed way, and is also about 350 m away from the nearest shopping facilities. The ski bus stops about 50 m away from the building. …
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One of our most comfortable accommodations in France, Les Alpages de Val Cenis, is situated in the Lanslebourg district, only 100 m from the ski lift. If the snow conditions allow it, ski-in to the accommodation is possible. The resort centre of …
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The wooden-clad Résidence Chalets Grand Panorama II comprises two apartment buildings and various free-standing chalets. The cosy accommodations are located in Valmeinier 1800, in close proximity to the pistes, so that you can ski to within 50 m …
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The Résidence Les Chaumettes, built in a chalet style, is situated about 200 m away from the pistes and lifts. The centre of SuperDévoluy, with its numerous shopping facilities, bars, restaurants and cafes, is approx. 150 m away. The accommodation …
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The cosy Résidence Chalets Grand Panorama I lies at the resort entrance of Valmeinier 1800 and is composed of several apartment buildings, some of which are only 50 m away from the piste. The nearest lifts can be reached after approx. 500 m and …
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Why Start Skiing?
Sure, learning how to ski is a bit expensive. However, there are so many reasons why you should take on this challenge. The first starts as soon as you arrive in resort and see the mountains for the first time. The next morning, you wake up and see that it's snowed! When being one of the first skiers on the piste, you get to see your trail behind you in the fresh snow, all the while enjoying the fresh mountain air in your face. Afterwards, it's off to eat a nice, hot meal in a ski hut, where you can just sit in the sun and take in the amazing views all around you. Is that enough incentive?Finding the Right Beginner Ski Area
When searching for beginner-friendly ski areas for your ski holiday, you should keep an eye out for easy ski areas that have a majority of blue pistes, which you can practice on. Blue pistes aren't very steep and are wide enough to turn on. Moreover, a quiet ski area for is great for beginners so that you can really use up the space available and keep an eye on the overall situation. We offer a Ski Resort Finder on our website, which helps you find the perfect ski area just for you – whether it be in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or France.Beginner Ski Holiday: What Should I Know?
As most beginners usually don't have their own equipment, many resorts have equipment hire and ski lessons that you can additionally book, allowing you to be perfectly prepared for fun on the piste. Sun protection is often a factor quickly forgotten during winter holidays - and it's a crying shame! Sunscreen, as well as ski goggles or sunglasses, should always be on hand. With these provisions and the right ski area, nothing should go wrong - good luck!