{"id":9066,"date":"2025-02-25T13:32:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skiworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9066"},"modified":"2025-07-11T14:36:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:36:46","slug":"top-5-best-ski-resorts-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skiworld.co.uk\/blog\/top-5-best-ski-resorts-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best Ski Resorts for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The decisions for our top 5 ski resorts for beginners aren\u2019t just based on the skiing. A first or second ski holiday needs much more to help make it a great experience – one that needs to be repeated every single winter! We know these resorts like the backs of our ski gloves so you can trust us when we say for beginner ski holidays<\/a>, they\u2019re among the best.<\/p>\n

Five of the Best Ski Resorts for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Les Deux Alpes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Les Deux Alpes<\/strong><\/a> or “2 Alps” is our top pick for beginner skiers mainly because of the resort design. Many high alpine experiences are limited in other resorts, but at \u2018L2A\u2019 you can enjoy skiing easy slopes wayyy up the mountain. The Jandri Express 1 lift is where the magic happens, allowing skier and pedestrian access from the resort right up to the glacier at 3,400m. The beginner ski area is at the top, not the bottom and you can easily get to the famous \u2018Pano\u2019 apr\u00e8s bar at the mid-station.<\/p>\n

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2. Courchevel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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With its wide open pistes, gentle gradients and excellent ski schools, Courchevel<\/strong><\/a> has long been a favourite of beginners. There are free ‘magic carpets’ for kids and beginners in all four villages in the resort, but the two best areas for learning your turns are Moriond (used to be called ‘1650’) and the main village of Courchevel, at 1850m. With a huge ski area and the other 3 Valley resorts of Val Thorens and Meribel close by, it’s easy to escape the crowds and find some space to practice your turns.<\/p>\n

3. La Plagne<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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A sprawling resort with nine village areas, La Plagne<\/strong><\/a> features on many \u2018best for\u2019 lists when it comes to ski resorts. For beginners though, basing yourself in Plagne Bellecote is a great option. The skiing is on your doorstep with 4 chairlifts and a gondola in Plagne Bellecote. Plus it\u2019s super easy to get around in the evening using the buses or the gondola to Belle Plagne just up the hill. There\u2019s a heated outdoor swimming pool in the centre of the village with a view of the piste too.<\/p>\n

4. Meribel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Skiing in \u201cThe 3 Valleys\u201d is many people\u2019s first choice. Even if you\u2019ve never been to the Alps you\u2019ve probably heard of it. The resorts of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens are awesome, but Meribel<\/strong><\/a> excels for beginners. Sheltered by the steep surrounding mountains it enjoys the better weather of the 3 resorts on the whole and has a good quantity of easy runs (not all green, but don\u2019t be put off by easy blues). Aside from skiing though you can enjoy the mountains with a pedestrian pass which will get you up to the summits and lunch spots like La Folie Douce plus there’s activities on offer like snowmobiling, husky dog sledding, snowshoeing, swimming at the Olympic centre or relaxing in one of the many spas.<\/p>\n

5. Val Thorens<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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