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Best Ski Resorts for Beginners
Skiing is a fun sport to take up at any age and if this is your first
time going on a ski holiday here are the top 5 ski resorts that are
best suited for beginners.
Les Arcs, France
Height of resort: 1600m
Ski runs: 118 slopes, 11 of which are perfectly suitable
for beginners
Ski schools: Seven
Overview
With stunning views of Mount Blanc, excellent ski schools and self
contained facilities including a spa, ice rink and swimming pool,
Les Arcs is the perfect location for a first ski holiday. Explore
one of the largest ski areas in the world and enjoy the comforts
that the excellent accommodation has to offer. The beginner slopes
are user friendly and if you don’t take to skiing like you
hoped there’s dog sledding and sleigh rides.
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Soldeu, Andorra
Height of resort: 1,800m
Ski runs: 52 slopes, 56 per cent of which are suitable
for beginners
Ski schools: Four - two of which are for snowboarding
Overview
Soldeu is simply the best Andorran ski resort; along with its adjoining
and traditional village El Tartar are perfectly suitable locations
for first time skiers and snowboarders. The snow is fairly reliable,
there are gentle slopes, low prices, and one of the best ski schools
in Europe, Soldeu is simply a great place to practice your skiing
or snowboarding skills.
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Tremblant, Canada
Height of Resort: 915m
Ski Runs: 92, 16 per cent of which are suitable
for beginners
Ski Schools: One School Overview
Tremblant is a top Canadian ski resort and is one of the most accessible
resorts from the UK. It offers a high quality super fast lift system
along with 85km of pistes; and an extensive network of snow making
cannons to make sure your experience does not get affected by the
weather. There are also more than 80 shops and restaurants in centre
of the village, but unfortunately, there are no cars, but with the
new lift system, you shouldn’t find it a problem to move around.
Beginners can ski right down the huge mountain and enjoy some of
the exciting green (beginners) runs.
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Obergurgl, Austria
Height of resort: 3,080m
Ski Runs: 39, 32 per cent of which are suitable
for beginners
Ski Schools: Two Overview
Obergurgl is a small but definitely charming high-altitude village
situated near the Italian border. The Village has been long established
as Austria's leading ski resort for families and beginners in skiing.
The schools are of high standard as this is where the Austrian instructors
learn how to tech. It is connected to neighboring Hochgurgl and
its glacier which are easily accessed by the cable car. It offers
23 lifts in a quite area with gentle nursery slopes and is a great
choice at Easter due to the good weather conditions. There are also
a few bars and restaurants which keep the nightlife alive.
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Wengen, Switzerland
Height of resort: 2,320m
Ski Runs: 33, 24 per cent of which are suitable
for beginners
Ski Schools: Two Overview
Wengen is charming village that is full of character, and which
lies in the shadow of the Eiger. It offers traditional old hotels,
wooden chalets, and unbeatable views. Apart from the recently updated
lift system, there is the mountain railway, which is a huge benefit
for beginners and non-skiers. Those that can not ski and wish to
learn can start with the excellent nursery slopes based at the hub
of the village. There are also a few satisfyingly long, but easy
runs where even beginners with limited technique and skill can stretch
their legs.
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