Many ski resorts around Europe are offering Fresher’s Ski Week, running from16-23 January and 20-27 March, resorts in such places as Andorra, Austria, Finland, France Norway and Switzerland will offer free ski lessons, equipment and lift passes for beginners.
There are also some ideal resorts to visit if you are a novice at skiing, ideal if you are new to skiing or are still unsure and want a safe skiing holiday.
Le Gets in France
Set around an 11th century logging village Le Gets has 500 miles of virginal snow surrounding it, the village is also very picturesque making it very popular around Christmas time. The beginner ski slopes finish their course in the village, so no hard ski home at the end of the day and for those who gain more confidence the slopes also connect to other resorts.
Villers in Switzerland
Villers has had a world class ski school since 1932 which feature high tech equipment as well as 300 registered instructors, the resort is also surrounded by alpine glades and logging huts giving it a classical relaxed feel. There are also no ski lifts to reach the slopes instead a mountain railway takes you up, and once up there you don’t just have to ski there is also sledging and snow shoe trekking available too for a change.
St Wolfgang in Austria
A lake around St Wolfgang freezes over in winter to form a natural ice rink an ideal escape if you have had enough of skiing and fancy a change, while you enjoy learning at your own leisurely pace on the gentle gradients you can also take in some breathtaking scenery around this traditional mountain village.
Jasper in Canada
84% of the slopes at this resort have been graded at beginner level idea for those novices who like space, the resort is nestle in the Canadian Rockies meaning there is plenty of awe inspiring scenery to be seen and national parks nearby to explore. The area is also host to the next winter Olympics.
